Gritty Giants Heap More Misery on Battling Bombers

Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has kicked three goals as the Giants pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the Bombers in western Sydney.

Brent Daniels of the Giants (centre) celebrates with teammates after kicking a goal during the AFL Round 9 match between the GWS Giants and the Essendon Bombers at ENGIE Stadium in Sydney on May 9, 2026. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he never doubted as an injury-hit Giants outfit dug deep to seal a gutsy 14-point comeback win over Essendon.

Trailing by two points at the final break, the Giants slammed through five goals to two to set up a 16.7 (103) to 13.11 (89) victory at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday.