In an enthralling Sydney Derby, the Giants trailed by 24 points early in the final quarter and then kicked the final four goals of the game to win 17.5 (107) to 16.10 (106).
Harry Perryman got the comeback going with two goals – including one from 50m – and Greene was the man to finish it off.
Firstly, he somehow threw his left boot at a ball on the ground and soccered it accurately to bring the visitors within a goal.
And then at a forward 50 stoppage, Greene grabbed the ball from congestion, threw it on his right boot and watched it sail over the desperate hands of Sydney’s defenders to give his team the lead with 42 seconds remaining.
He finished with four goals and two assists from his 22 disposals to win the Brett Kirk Medal as the best player afield.
Greene put the win down to a “bit of good fortune”.
“It’s a bit of a cherry on top and positive reinforcement for us; the Swans are a bloody good side and we were able to beat them so we feel like we’re trending in the right direction,” he said.
Giants next take on the Western Bulldogs on Saturday from 7.25pm at Manuka Oval, ACT.
