Sunday's game was the first between the sides at the SCG and followed the Swans' modest 30-point victor over a competitive - and talkative - Giants side in round one this year.
GWS also earned plaudits for a 63-point loss in its inaugural AFL game, against the Swans back in round one last season, which was followed by a 94-point defeat to its harbour city rival in round 14.
None of those results against the Swans compared with some of the other hammerings the Giants have suffered in their short history against the likes of Hawthorn (162 points), Adelaide (135), North Melbourne (129) and St Kilda (128).
Both Sydney sides held recovery sessions at opposite ends of Coogee beach on Monday morning, which also didn't escape the attention of the Swans.
"We did speak about that before we went out," young Swans defender Dane Rampe said of Sunday's game.
"We've played them a few times, but we haven't really made our mark and really asserted our authority over them, which we think we do have and think is the respect that we deserve.
"I did notice they were down here (at Coogee) before.
"Maybe they don't respect us and think it's something in the water, I don't know. It was just good to put four good quarters together.
"They're a young, developing group and they're going to go up and down in terms of their form."
Rampe is the epitome of a local boy made good, having grown up in Clovelly in Sydney's east and earning his shot at the Swans via the local Sydney AFL competition.
He did have a stint with the Western Bulldogs' VFL affiliate Williamstown, which failed to work out, forcing him to return home.
Now established in the backline of the defending premiers and playing 13 of a possible 15 games this year including the last 12 straight, the 23-year-old wouldn't have it any other way.
"I often think how lucky I am that it's worked out the way it has," he said.
"I used to get a bit down on myself that it hadn't happened, but it's worked out for the best and I still have to pinch myself at how unbelievably lucky I am to play for my home club.
"I'm still living at home with my parents and my network is here; it's a genuine dream come true."
While he and his teammates were pleased to dominate the Giants on Sunday, Rampe knows having a second team in Sydney is critical for the sport.
"It's definitely good for the development of the game," he said.
"It does give kids out west a hope.
"It's also really important we develop the game in this area of Sydney and having more NSW-based players who have grown up and developed here will really help the rivalry.
"Then once they (the Giants) grow a little bit and the games become a little bit closer, I think that will be good to generate interest in the game."
James Dampney is a reporter for AFL Media. Follow him on Twitter @AFL_JD
