Several Greater Western Sydney players, including co-captain Luke Power, have made a successful return from injury in a practice match against the Sydney Swans at Blacktown International Sportspark on Friday.

With both the GIANTS and Swans having a bye this weekend, the match was organised to allow some players to return from injury and others to push for senior selection.

The Swans won 15.3 (93) to the Giants 9.13 (67) but the match was more notable for the return of a number of GIANTS players.

Power and ruckman Dean Brogan both got through unscathed following pre-season injuries, but it was the youngsters who encouraged the coaching staff.

Adam Treloar made a comeback from a foot problem, while number five draft pick Matthew Buntine and Taylor Adams (pick No. 13) played their first games for the Giants.

Tall defender Buntine showed he has skane off a pre-season shin problem and tough midfielder Adams also returned to add to the GIANTS’ burgeoning array of young talent.

Straight kicking from the Swans and a dominant second term set up the victory, but GWS took plenty of positives from the hit-out.

"Today was good for us," GIANTS assistant coach Stuart Edge said. "The Swans were pretty sharp early and in the end kicked 15.3, so they made the most of their chances.

"But as well as a couple of our older guys going around, we got to have a look at some of our draftees who hadn't played in the pre-season and we're excited about some of them.

"It was terrific to see Buntine and Taylor Adams going around, both early draft picks, they were really positive."

"Adam Treloar started particularly well, as did Dylan Shiel. Overall it was well worthwhile."

Brogan survived his first match for his new club, with Power showing he had recovered from a hamstring injury.

If both can get through a week of training they will both be in contention to play North Melbourne in Hobart in round two.