Giants coach 'in awe' as Cora Staunton hits another hat-trick to  keep finals hopes alive

Coach Alan McConnell: "I'm just disappointed Brid Stack doesn't get the chance to show us what she's got because I am sure she'd be doing the same for us."

GAELIC GIANT: Cora Staunton celebrates her third goal with GSW Giants colleague Jodie Hicks during Saturday's AFLW Round 7 game against St Kilda in Melbourne. 

The indefatigable Cora Staunton – 40 this year - powered the GWS Giants to a 20-point AFLW victory over St Kilda in torrential rain at Moorabbin on Saturday.

Mayo legend Staunton scored three goals as the Giants ran out 7-3 (45) to 3-7 (25) winners.