The Giants have recorded their first win of the season, overpowering the Suns to secure a 26-point victory at Homebush.
However, the four premiership points could come at the cost of All Australian defender Nick Haynes, after he was subbed off heading into the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.
Haynes turned his right ankle in the second quarter after his leg became snared in the water-soaked turf. He came from the ground before being seen to by medical staff who assessed the internal structures of the ankle.
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He did not have his ankle taped for the match.
The 29-year-old was substituted for Adam Kennedy.
There was also a moment of concern for teammate Jesse Hogan as he limped off the ground late in the second term gesturing at his lower leg. However, the former Docker later returned.
His night finished with four scoring shots including two majors.
It was a dominant showing from the home side who rocketed out to a five goal lead in the first quarter, a margin which failed to let up off the back of supreme performance from Tim Taranto and Stephen Coniglio.
A solid double tag to Gold Coast skipper Touk Miller by Lachie Ash and Matt de Boeralso also extinguished any drive shown by the Suns in its opening two rounds.
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