Chad Cornes and Dean Brogan have been recalled to the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS team for the clash against their old side Port Adelaide at Skoda Stadium this Saturday.

Cornes and Brogan are among five changes, with number two draft pick Stephen Coniglio and defender Adam Kennedy also returning from injury.

Matthew Buntine, who was selected with pick number five in last year's NAB AFL Draft,  will also play his second game after debuting against Brisbane at the Gabba in Round 8.

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Head Coach Kevin Sheedy said he was thrilled both Cornes and Brogan would be fit to line up against their old club.

“This a big game for both of these men. I know that they would have looked at the fixture early on and marked this down as a pretty critical game. They’re the last of our experienced players to come up against their former club,” he said.

“Why not let the Port Adelaide fans see their old players lining up for the GIANTS. It’ll be particularly interesting seeing Chad play against his brother (Kane) for the very first time.

“It's our second home game in a row, so hopefully that has allowed a few of our boys to freshen up without any travel. It’s going to be a hard contest from both sides.

“We’re also bringing in young Kennedy and Coniglio who have been out the last few weeks due to injury and I’m looking forward to seeing how Matt Buntine goes in his second game.”

Rhys Palmer, Josh Bruce, Shaun Edwards, Israel Folau and Nick Haynes have all been omitted from the side.

This Saturday, Head Coach Kevin Sheedy will become the first person in the history of the VFL-AFL to reach 1000 games as a player and coach. This includes premiership matches, pre-season/night competition, state and international matches.

To mark Kevin Sheedy’s 1000th game, the GIANTS are offering:

·      A special $20 general admission ticket for the match, which will include a commemorative Kevin Sheedy 1000 flag. All 2012 GIANTS Members who attend the match will also receive a flag

·      A special guard of honour by both teams

·      The chance for fans to meet Sheedy after the game and have a photograph and autograph with him. The team will also be in attendance and fans will be invited to take part in kick tokick on ŠKODA Stadium

·      Fans can leave a message on a commemorative wall inside ŠKODA Stadium