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GWS delists Conor Stone after six seasons
GWS has delisted Conor Stone, ending his six-season spell with the Australian rules football club.
The 24-year-old defender and utility played 30 AFL games after being selected at No.
15 in the 2020 draft.
Injuries limited his chances during his time at the Giants, though he was named the club’s VFL Player of the Year in 2024.
GWS said Stone was not offered a contract for the 2027 season and thanked him for his contribution.
His departure comes as several other experienced players also leave the club this off-season.
Stone will need to find another opportunity if he wants to continue his football career; Essendon has previously shown interest, but no next move has been confirmed.
GWS has delisted Conor Stone and will not offer him an AFL contract for the 2027 season.
Stone played 30 senior games for the Giants across six seasons.
The 24-year-old was drafted with pick 15 in the 2020 draft and dealt with injury setbacks during his time at the club.
He was named the Giants’ VFL Player of the Year in 2024.
Giants football manager Jason McCartney thanked Stone for his contribution and wished him well in his football career.
- Who
- GWS and Conor Stone.
- What
- GWS delisted Stone and will not offer him a contract for the 2027 season.
- When
- The club announced the decision on October 20, 2026.
- Where
- Greater Western Sydney, Australia.
- Why
- The club said it had decided to move in a different direction. Stone also dealt with injury setbacks during his time at GWS.
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GWS drafted Stone with pick 15 in the AFL draft.
Stone made his AFL debut against Collingwood at the MCG.
Stone was named the Giants’ VFL Player of the Year.
GWS announced Stone would not be offered a contract for the 2027 season.
- AFL games
- 30
- Seasons at GWS
- Six
- Draft selection
- Pick 15 in the 2020 draft
- Age
- 24
- VFL award
- Giants’ VFL Player of the Year in 2024
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What people are saying
Conor has been a valued member of our program over the past six seasons and has always shown a strong commitment to his football, his teammates and the club
While we've made the decision to move in a different direction, we're grateful for Conor's contribution to the club and wish him all the best for whatever comes next in his football career.