AFL team BANS hated plastic beer cups at their home games – and the replacement will keep fans’ lager colder for longer

The GWS Giants will no longer sell disposable plastic cups for draft beer at home games this AFL season, but the change will not be implemented as fans prefer to drink from cans.

The club has entered into an eco-friendly partnership with leaders of social impact companies, War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP).

Ultimately, the main goal is to reduce plastic pollution – but good news for Giants Stadium fans: the newly introduced lightweight aluminum cups – which are designed for repeated use – are not only a game-changer for the climate, they keep it beer also stays cold longer. longer.

Giants Executive General Manager Commercial Alex Stanley is pleased with the new partnership.

Even better news for enthusiastic fans (photo) at Giants Stadium: the new cups also keep lager colder for longer

On the field, GWS face a difficult task this Saturday in their season opener against premier Collingwood on home soil (photo, Giants skipper Toby Greene)

“This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and reducing our impact on the environment… we are excited to make a positive impact together,” he said.

On the pitch, GWS face a tough assignment in their 2024 season opener against premier Collingwood on home soil, with a healthy crowd tipped to watch the action on Saturday evening.

Captain Toby Greene is confident of defeat against the Magpies, who defeated the Giants by a single point in last season’s preliminary final before winning the flag.

“We have higher expectations than previous years… as a group we want to put our best foot forward,” he said.

“Our younger boys are ready to show that they belong at this level.”