Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene has hit back at criticism the club can only play "pretty football", telling critics to judge the Giants in a month's time.

Former champion Wayne Carey slammed the Giants on the weekend after their draw against lowly St Kilda, saying their style of football would not stand up to the heat of September.

Dirty work: Can the Giants only play 'pretty football'? Credit:AAP

GWS won the contested possession and clearance counts but St Kilda's fierce pressure prevented them getting their running game into flow.

The league's newest club, coming off back-to-back preliminary final defeats, is one of four joint second favourites for this year's flag behind reigning premiers Richmond. They sit third on the ladder with three wins and a draw from five games but have not claimed a major scalp.