An All-Australian duo will return for Saturday’s blockbuster Sydney Derby clash at the SCG.

Toby Greene and Sam Taylor will return to bolster a GIANTS side fresh off a 54-point win over the Lions, with the pair to face the Swans in the 27^th edition of the Sydney Derby.

Taylor has missed the past two games with concussion, whilst Greene sat out last week’s ANZAC Day victory with a one-match suspension.

Bringing 319 games of experience, the duo are regarded two of the GIANTS’ key players in what shapes to be one of the most-anticipated Derbies in recent times.

Darcy Jones has kept his spot in Adam Kingsley’s side following an impressive debut and two-goal contribution in last week’s round seven win at Manuka Oval.

Jones will be one of two players – alongside draftee Harvey Thomas – set to line up in their first-ever Derby on Saturday.

Leek Aleer and Xavier O’Halloran have been omitted for the returning duo of Greene and Taylor, while Stephen Coniglio will miss this week’s match with a knee injury sustained in round five. The vice-captain is expected to return for round nine.

With both sides sitting inside the top four with just one loss each this season, the stage is set for a thrilling Sydney Derby XXVII.

The game will get underway at 1:45pm on Saturday at the SCG.

Round 8

Swans v GIANTS
Saturday, May 4 at 1:45pm
SCG | Gadigal Country

FB: Harry Himmelberg, Sam Taylor, Harry Perryman
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Jacob Wehr, Josh Kelly, Finn Callaghan
HF: Harvey Thomas, Aaron Cadman, Toby Bedford
FF: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Callum Brown
RR: Kieren Briggs, Callan Ward, Tom Green

Interchange: Darcy Jones, James Peatling, Connor Idun, Jake Riccardi, Brent Daniels

Ins: Toby Greene, Sam Taylor
Outs: Leek Aleer, Xavier O’Halloran (omitted)

Emergencies: Nick Haynes, Max Gruzewski, Xavier O’Halloran