GREATER Western Sydney sounded an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with a 33-point demolition of West Coast at Narrandera on Saturday.
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An explosive start from the Giants put them on top, before the Eagles worked their way back into the contest through the middle two quarters.
GWS then finished as they started, controlling the final term to run out comfortable winners, 10.10 (70) to 5.7 (37).
Giants forward Jon Patton led the charge with three goals in a powerful display in attack, while stand-in captain Josh Kelly accumulated a match-high 29 disposals.
GWS coach Leon Cameron loved the Narrandera experience.
“It’s really good for us because it’s an area that’s obviously in our academy zone,” Cameron said.
“There’s a number of our boys that are from this area, or whether it be an hour, hour and a half away, so the families and the supporters have really turned out.”