Two experienced GIANTS players will be unavailable for selection ahead of the opening round clash against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.

Inaugural GIANT and former number one draft pick, Nicola Barr, is steadily returning from a knee injury and will be eyeing off a return in the next three weeks.

The defender turned forward has recently returned to team training and will continue progressing through her rehabilitation in order to be deemed available for selection.

41-gamer Bec Beeson, will also be unavailable indefinitely as she recovers from concussion.

Exciting draftee Zarlie Goldsworthy has avoided serious damage to her shoulder following an incident in the practice match against the Western Bulldogs two weeks ago and undergo a fitness test this week to be available for round one.

Casidhe Simmons is returning from a nose fracture, returning to team training and may put her hand up for selection.

Young forward Jess Doyle has recovered from ankle injury sustained in the pre-season and will be available for selection for round one.

Izzy Huntington and Isadora McLeay will remain on the club’s inactive list for season seven as they continue their respective rehabilitation from their ACL injuries.