The Giants, who secured their seventh straight win for the first time in club history, trailed by 35 points early in the third quarter before their skipper booted four goals in the term and then the go-ahead goal in a tense last quarter as the Giants prevailed 11.12 (78) to 10.13 (73).
Greene’s fifth goal, from Jake Riccardi’s clever tap to his advantage, put the Giants ahead with 5:58 remaining, before Brent Daniels converted a set shot from a tough angle with 4:51 left to open up an 11-point lead.
The result has significant implications in the race for the top eight, with the Giants moving up to fifth with an 11-8 record, while the Dogs slip to seventh. The Dogs kept Greene quiet in the first half, but the Giants skipper wouldn’t be denied with a sensational third term that turned the game on its head.
Greene finished with five goals from 19 disposals with 10 score involvements, while Riccardi booted three important majors.
Giants take on the Sydney Swans this Saturday from 7.30pm at Giants Stadium.
