When and Where:
Sunday, June 11 at 3:20pm
Blundstone Arena | Palawa Country
What it Means for the GIANTS:
“All in all, I was pretty happy with the game. Just not the result,” is what Adam Kingsley said post-match following the GIANTS’ heartbreaking loss to Richmond at GIANTS Stadium last weekend. The GIANTS couldn’t capitalise on a late Kieren Briggs goal but will take confidence from their ability to get back into the game following a disappointing opening quarter.
Last Time We Met:
The GIANTS recorded a convincing 49-point win over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium last year. Mark McVeigh's side set up the big win with a five-goal to nothing first term, where five individual goalkickers set the GIANTS on the way to a 15.12 (102) to 7.11 (53) win. In a new role in defence, Harry Himmelberg was immense, registering a career-best 37 disposals, along with 16 marks while Stephen Coniglio continued a run of hot form - tallying 34 disposals and booting three goals.
Where’s the opposition at?
The Kangaroos fell just short against Essendon last weekend - a game of swinging momentum eventually fell the Bombers' way when substitute Massimo D'Ambrosio snapped the match-winning goal with two minutes left at Marvel Stadium. Brett Ratten’s side will be without Jy Simpkin, Hugh Greenwood and Luke Davies-Uniakeas the second-from-bottom Kangaroos (2-10) attempt to snap a 10-match losing streak in Tasmania this weekend.
GIANTS Player to Watch:
Kieren Briggs is relishing his opportunity at AFL level. The 23-year-old ruck is averaging 28.7 hit-outs, 6 clearances and 14.7 disposals for the GIANTS so far this season and has kicked four goals from his three appearances in 2023.
In the Mix:
The GIANTS will lose small forward Brent Daniels to a hamstring strain for this weekend’s trip to Tasmania. While Daniels will miss this week’s clash, defender Nick Haynes is expected to be available for selection after being able to progress through the concussion protocols. Fellow defender Leek Aleer (ankle) and talented young midfielder Conor Stone (back) are expected to return via the VFL this week following time off with their respective injuries, with the GIANTS set to take on the Kangaroos at Arden Street Oval on Sunday afternoon. Cameron Fleeton, Harry Rowston and Wade Derksen all impressed in the GIANTS’ VFL loss to Richmond last weekend and will come into consideration for senior selection.
VFL:
North Melbourne v GIANTS
Sunday, June 11 at 12:05pm
Arden Street Oval | Wurundjeri Country
All VFL matches will be live streamed free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Visit: afl.com.au/stream-vfl and follow the links. All matches will be available to watch on demand.
Rehab Report:
Get a full injury update ahead of the GIANTS' trip to Tasmania, here.
Where to watch:
Sunday’s match will be shown live on Fox Footy and Kayo nationally and on 7Mate in NSW and the ACT from 3:00pm.
