Hilfestellungen » Placekicker Josh Brown is back with the New York Giant

They couldnt, could they?Surely the AFLs newest club couldnt win a premiership in just its fifth year of existence?After Saturdays powerful statement against cross-town rivals Sydney, many would be reconsidering their view that a team in a maiden finals campaign couldnt possibly pinch a flag.The Giants are the real deal.There were plenty of question marks ahead of the contest against the Swans: How would a side with 16 finals debutants handle the heat of September? And considering the largest crowd the Giants have played in front of was 46,737 (in Round 10 this year against the Crows at Adelaide Oval) - how would they cope with the pressure of performing in front of more than 60,000 fans?The answers were emphatic. The Giants were far from overawed against their battle-hardened opponents; matching the Swans famed intensity early and then surpassing it in a dominant second half.The 12.19 (91) to 7.13 (55)?victory was a statement in itself, but the way the bold and brazen Giants took on the Swans at their own contested game and then smashed them on the outside was a sign of a team with legitimate claims for this years title.The sheer volume and intensity of running from their talent-laden engine room - led by Stephen Coniglio, Lachie Whitfield, Ryan Griffen, Toby Greene and Tom Scully - overwhelmed the Swans, whose own midfield depth is the envy of most sides in the competition.Up forward, Jeremy Cameron appeared born for the big stage, taking six marks, winning 13 touches and booting 4.4 - only bad kicking for goal prevented him from vying for best afield honours. Steve Johnson (0.5) and Devon Smith (1.3) were buzzing around at Camerons feet and while they were also wasteful, their pressure around the contest was vital.Johnsons high hit on Josh Kennedy will have the former Cat sweating as the Match Review Panel assesses this weeks incidents, but that was the only dampener on an otherwise scintillating performance.We knew it was going to be on and we didnt shy away, coach Leon Cameron said after the victory. We were really proud that when the moments came, we stood tall.Standing tall they certainly did, and the AFLs newest team will now get to put its feet up and recover, then plan and prepare for a preliminary final at their Spotless Stadium fortress against either Hawthorn or the Western Bulldogs.The Giants have officially awoken, but how far can they go?With a clean bill of health and a squad oozing confidence, theyre in prime position to at least make it to the big dance.Experts, fans and bookmakers alike have taken note.[The Giants were] $34 before the season, $67 after their opening round loss to Melbourne, [and are] now $3.25 co-favourties, UBET spokesman Nick Curry tweeted after the game.It was always obvious the Giants boasted enough talent to challenge for a premiership - or two, or three, or more -- in the near future. 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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Placekicker Josh Brown is back with the New York Giants.The Giants added Brown to their roster on Monday, and coach Ben McAdoo said the 37-year-old veteran would be the teams kicker Sunday in the home opener against New Orleans.Brown was suspended by the NFL for the opening game for violating the leagues personal conduct policy. The decision related to his arrest in May 2015 on a domestic violence allegation by his former wife. No charges were filed by the prosecutor.The Giants signed veteran Randy Bullock to kick in the opener. He did not attempt a field goal and made 2 of 3 extra points.McAdoo would not say whether the Giants would keep two kickers, but they are now down a linebacker.Brownn, who scored a career-high 134 points last season, took the roster spot that opened when New York placed linebacker J.ddddddddddddT. Thomas on injured reserve. He tore ligaments in his left knee covering a kickoff on the final play of the first half.Thomas missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury. He was activated Aug. 23 and played in the final two preseason games.Thomas played in 12 games last season with a career-high 11 starts at weak side linebacker. He finished with 43 tackles and three special teams tackles.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '