The 31-year-old has played 238 games at the Bulldogs since beginning his career against Adelaide in round eleven, 2001.? ?At the mid-way point of the season, Giansiracusa insists he is yet to contemplate what lies ahead.? ?
"I'm enjoying trying to get my body right each week," Giansiracusa said on Thursday.? ?
"We'll deal with that when it happens at the end of the year, but I'll definitely stay involved in footy. I love the game, and it's given so much to me, and hopefully I can give a bit back as my life goes on."? ?
When quizzed about whether coaching could be on the agenda, the Bulldog didn't give much away.? ?
"Wherever I can get a job ... I've got to put food on the table," Giansiracusa joked.? ?
In his eight games this season, Giansiracusa has started as the substitute twice.? ?
He was particularly damaging against Port Adelaide, when he used his fresh legs to make an immediate impact, booting two goals, to lead the Bulldogs to victory.? ?
"I've thoroughly enjoyed it (being a substitute). I understand the situation that I'm in personally, and where the club's at." ?
"We've got a young list, and I'm really enjoying helping develop those young players come along and hopefully understand how difficult it is to play at AFL level."?
The Western Bulldogs take on Collingwood on Sunday full of confidence, after back-to-back wins, and a relaxing bye weekend.? ?"The place feels a bit better," Giansiracusa said.? ?
"Obviously you come in on a Monday with a win, which is good. But in saying that, Macca is quite consistent in his message, and we've still got a lot of work to do."? ?
In a boost for the Bulldogs, Adam Cooney and Matthew Boyd are poised to return from injury.?
"We'll see how they go. They're excited about hopefully getting out there on Sunday."? ?
Jacqui Reed is a reporter at AFL Media. Follow her on Twitter @JacquiReedAFL
