Ranking the top 10 Giants I've seen was an enjoyable yet fairly straight-forward task given the club is only 15 seasons old.
From the originals, prized picks and draftees to those who have extended their careers with the Orange Team, there's been a plethora of talent from day dot.
While GWS is yet to win its first premiership, 19 finals, a Grand Final appearance, four preliminary finals and finals campaigns in seven of the last nine seasons point to a perennial contender.
The genuine superstars have made an impact but those who have helped build the culture and character and set the standards are as worthy of recognition.
Apologies: Heath Shaw, Jesse Hogan, Finn Callaghan, Tom Scully
2Callan Ward
The heart and the soul.
Bringing the former Dog into the club as one of the inaugural signings is one of the greatest moves the Giants have ever made.
A talented ball winner and goal kicker, tough (we didn't call him Cement Head for nothing) and a natural leader, Ward made a Giant impact on and off the field.
When a devastating ACL injury ended his career against Richmond last year there were two instances that day which summed up how the Giants regard him.
As Ward laid on the sidelines knowing his fate, Lachie Whitfield, in tears, leaned down and hugged his long-time teammate, his heart broken.
Staring down the barrel of a loss to lowly Richmond, coach Adam Kingsley asked Ward to address the side at three quarter time. Hobbling out to the field on crutches, Ward put aside his own emotions and showed trademark selflessness and courage to inspire the Giants to a famous win.
Blessed with an impressive mane, stay tuned for my upcoming article on Cal Ward's Top 10 hair styles.
