Greater Western Sydney entered foreign waters in 2022, slumping to 16th on the AFL ladder with a dismal 6 wins alongside their name, a position of uncharted territory in recent years.
With last season offering little to cheer about for the Orange army, attention swiftly turned to the draft in welcoming prized No.1 pick Aaron Cadman, along with a host of young top-end talent.
As Cadman, a GWV Rebels product, joined teammates at Olympic Park, a mass exodus of stars wound up Victorian bound, after the trade period was responsible for the departure of a core group.
The Giants, who finished 6-16 last year, continually place youth high on their agenda as they slowly work back into premiership contention, heading into their 12th season in the AFL.
Heading into what shapes as a long season for the Giants, we've asked the five burning questions surrounding the club ahead of their 2023 campaign.
5. Which Giant reaches new heights in 2022?
Injury troubles have burdened the time of Finn Callaghan since joining the Giants as their 3rd overall pick in the 2021 National Draft, only managing to play a handful of senior games.
With club doctors opting to head down the surgery path, the 19-year-old will face an interrupted preseason but from all reports his name will be thrown in the ring for the season opener.
The highly touted Sandringham Dragons wingman will be hoping to roam free between the arcs with his hunger on full display, after having a taste of the top level in his debut season.
Lofty expectations are attached to the trusty left footer, with the Giant tipped to have a breakout year in the orange and charcoal, stipulating his body doesn't dish up any more curveballs.
