GREATER Western Sydney gun Finn Callaghan and Hawthorn midfielder Will Day have unsurprisingly taken home maximum AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year award votes from Opening Round.
Callaghan starred as the Giants crushed Collingwood on Sunday, two days after an inspired first half from Day helped the Hawks past Sydney.
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The No.3 pick in the 2021 draft, Callaghan had 33 disposals, seven clearances and kicked two goals in the Giants' win.
He grabbed 10 votes, while Sam Taylor was awarded eight after his game-high 12 intercept possessions.
Day took home maximum votes after his 26 disposals, nine clearances and three goals at the SCG.
Karl Amon was awarded seven and James Sicily grabbed six.
Sydney v Hawthorn
10 Will Day (HAW)
7 Karl Amon (HAW)
6 James Sicily (HAW)
5 Sam Wicks (SYD)
1 Nick Blakey (SYD)
1 Chad Warner (SYD)
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19:54
Mini-Match: Sydney v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Swans and Hawks clash in Opening Round of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:13
Cox post-match, OR: 'No doubt I've got some things wrong'
Watch Sydney’s press conference after the opening round match against Hawthorn
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09:36
Mitchell post-match, OR: 'A little bit of validation there'
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after the opening round match against Sydney
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02:12
Where there’s a Will, there’s a Day: Hawk’s hot night
Hawthorn star Will Day proves how much of a barometer he is for his side with three goals in an influential performance
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07:54
Highlights: Sydney v Hawthorn
The Swans and Hawks clash in Opening Round of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:56
Sicily’s forward shift proves the winning hand
James Sicily takes charge up forward in the final term, delivering some crucial moments to seal a gusty victory for the travelling Hawks
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00:38
Lizard turns wizard as pure strike lights up SCG
Nick Blakey glides forward in trademark fashion and nails a mesmerising goal to raise the noise level around the ground
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00:54
Warner goals then sets up McCartin to wake up Swans
Chad Warner sparks his side’s comeback after half-time with a brilliant goal and assist moments later
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00:51
Amon’s ‘extraordinary’ goal screams Hollywood Hawks
Karl Amon sells candy to a host of Swans and never gives up on the play to complete a stunning major
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00:38
Moore and Day ignite the play with dazzling double act
Dylan Moore and Will Day fire up their teammates after each netting a thrilling goal in the first term
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00:34
The Chad kicks off 2025 with sizzling snap
Swans star Chad Warner wastes no time making an impact, snapping the first major with a clever finish under pressure
Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood
10 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
8 Sam Taylor (GWS)
6 Josh Kelly (GWS)
2 Toby Bedford (GWS)
2 Lachie Ash (GWS)
1 Toby Greene (GWS)
1 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
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19:45
Mini-Match: GWS v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Giants and Magpies clash in Opening Round of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:17
Kingsley post-match, OR: 'We're just having a discussion'
Watch GWS’s press conference after Opening Round’s match against Collingwood
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08:18
McRae post-match, OR: 'Just having a bit of fun with him'
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after Opening Round’s match against GWS
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02:03
Sparks and scuffles: Fireworks from start to finish
Watch the intensity build as tensions boil over in a fiery clash between the Giants and Magpies
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01:42
Taylor the titan: Giant’s marking masterclass
Sam Taylor delivers a dominant performance in Opening Round, commanding GWS’ defence in an outstanding win over Collingwood
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08:07
Highlights: GWS v Collingwood
The Giants and Magpies clash in Opening Round of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:34
Finn-ishing touch: Callaghan conjures gold
Finn Callaghan caps off an outstanding outing by nailing his second goal of the contest in stunning style
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00:42
Membrey marks new chapter with first for club
Collingwood recruit Tim Membrey nails his first goal in black and white and gets swarmed by Magpies
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00:45
Giants speedster races away like lightning for sweet goal
Darcy Jones motors forward with three bounces before slotting an exciting major for the slick Giants
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00:48
Daicos drama: Play stops as Pies star goes down with cramp
Collingwood fans hold their breath as Nick Daicos goes down grabbing his leg, with cramp initially suspected before concerns grow
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00:30
McRae and Kingsley exchange words on the boundary
Collingwood coach Craig McRae and GWS coach Adam Kingsley seem to trade words on the boundary
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00:39
Brown and Greene hit the scene with flashy double
Callum Brown and Toby Greene snare a goal apiece as GWS surges before half-time
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00:54
Concerns for big Giant stretchered off after friendly fire
GWS suffers a worrying injury blow in the first term as ruckman Kieren Briggs is assisted off the field after a heavy collision
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00:33
Gun Giant swarmed after bagging first goal since 2019
GWS defender Sam Taylor gets surrounded by teammates after nailing the opening major of the game
LEADERBOARD
10 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
10 Will Day (HAW)
8 Sam Taylor (GWS)
7 Karl Amon (HAW)
6 Josh Kelly (GWS)
6 James Sicily (HAW)
5 Sam Wicks (SYD)
2 Lachie Ash (GWS)
2 Toby Bedford (GWS)
1 Nick Blakey (SYD)
1 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
1 Toby Greene (GWS)
1 Chad Warner (SYD)
