Greater Western Sydney has made two changes to its team ahead of Thursday night’s Qualifying Final at Adelaide Oval.
Former Docker Matt de Boer and young utility Harry Himmelberg return to the Giants’ side for the opening match of the 2017 finals series.
Devon Smith was ruled out due to knee soreness while veteran Steve Johnson has been omitted.
The club has stated Johnson will in Friday’s scratch match at Football Park on Friday morning, which begins at 10.30am and is free to the public.
De Boer missed the Giants’ final match of the home and away season against Geelong, but has played 12 games for the season.
Himmelberg, 21, is set to play his 10th AFL game of the season.
Johnson and youngsters Tim Taranto and Harry Perryman are the Giants’ emergencies.
FB: Adam Tomlinson, Phil Davis, Heath Shaw
HB: Nathan Wilson, Aidan Corr, Brett Deledio
C: Lachie Whitfield, Callan Ward, Tom Scully
HF: Josh Kelly, Jeremy Cameron, Rory Lobb
FF: Toby Greene, Jonny Patton, Matt de Boer
RR: Shane Mumford, Stephen Coniglio, Jacob Hopper
INT: Nick Haynes, Harry Himmelberg, Zac Williams, Dylan Shiel
IN: Matt de Boer, Harry Himmelberg
OUT: Steve Johnson (omitted), Devon Smith (knee)
EMG: Tim Taranto, Steve Johnson, Harry Perryman
