With the bulk of the playing list based at Breakfast Point, the Giants made the effort to combine as many players as possible with similar interests.
But one of the more unlikely pairings to come from the Breakfast Point allocation has been 29-year-old Irishman Setanta O'hAilpin with Melbourne teenager Toby Greene.
But the living situation seems to have only helped Greene's career, which has been as consistent as any Giant so far, culminating in winning the round 14 nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star.
Greene said O'hAilpin has been a vital resource for him as he learns the ropes of AFL football.
"He's really good. He really helps me and tells me some life skills and footy. He tells me what I need to improve. He's very honest so I enjoy living with him," Greene told AFL.com.au.
Greene was nominated after gathering 31 possessions in last week's loss to the Sydney Swans. But he could have got the nod for any one of up to six weeks where he has consistently been one of his team's best players.
Not that he is too fussed about having to wait until July to join teammates Jeremy Cameron, Dylan Shiel, Tomas Bugg and Stephen Coniglio as Rising Star nominees.
"It was all good. I didn't really think about it but it was good to get one," he said.
"I reckon Jezza (Cameron) will win it though. I reckon he's a good chance but it hasn't been talked about much. Maybe at the end of the season but not really right now."
The move to Greater Western Sydney would be a significant lifestyle change for an 18-year-old from Melbourne's south-east suburbs but Greene came to the Giants amidst a sea of familiar faces - starting with Oakleigh Chargers teammates Dom Tyson and Adam Tomlinson.
"I didn't do any of the AIS stuff so I didn't know which of the boys were already here. I knew a few of the Vic Metro boys and Devon Smith from Vic Country," he said.
"Once you're at the club with them you get to know them better."
Greene has played all but two games in the Giants' debut season and says his body is still adjusting to the workload.
"I'm a bit sore after the weekend but nothing major, just a bit tired. It was a pretty physical game but hopefully I can stay as fresh as possible until the end of the year," he said.
"Recently there have been a few injuries but I think the club is trying to rest us when possible and hopefully we can play as many games as possible by the end of the year."
Luke Holmesby is a reporter for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter - @AFL_Luke
