The GIANTS have named a 29-man squad for Friday evening’s practice match against the Swans at Henson Park in Marrikville.
Reigning Kevin Sheedy Medallist and 2017 All Australian Josh Kelly has been named while fellow All Australian Dylan Shiel is also set to play.
Jeremy Cameron will line up alongside Jon Patton in the forward line, while co-captain Callan Ward, vice-captain Stephen Coniglio and Lachie Whitfield will all spend time in the midfield.
Just six days before the GIANTS’ opening JLT Community Series clash with Collingwood, the practice match serves as a great opportunity for the GIANTS’ youngsters to impress against the club’s cross-town rival.
Draftees Aiden Bonar and Nick Shipley - and second year GIANT Will Setterfield - will get another chance to push their case for JLT Series selection, following impressive performances in the GIANTS’ AFLX tournament last Saturday.
It will be the first glimpse of a GIANTS side without ruckman Shane Mumford and forward Steve Johnson who both retired over the off-season, and provides fans with a glimpse of who might line up in round one against the Western Bulldogs, which is only a month away.
Dawson Simpson and Matt Flynn will rotate through the ruck while Lachie Tiziani and rookies Dylan Buckley and Jack Buckley will get to show their skills in the forward line.
The Swans have named a strong squad with forward Lance Franklin and midfielder Josh Kennedy set to feature on the night.
The match will be live streamed on gwsgiants.com.au, with more details to follow.
Practice Match
When: Friday, February 23
Where: Henson Park, Marrickville
Time
4.00pm - Gates Open
5.30pm – GIANTS v Swans
GIANTS SQUAD
2 Jacob Hopper
3 Stephen Coniglio
5 Dylan Shiel
6 Lachie Whitfield
8 Callan Ward
10 Aiden Bonar
11 Will Setterfield
12 Jon Patton
14 Tim Taranto
18 Jeremy Cameron
19 Nick Haynes
20 Adam Tomlinson
22 Josh Kelly
23 Heath Shaw
24 Matt de Boer
25 Lachie Keeffe
26 Dawson Simpson
27 Harry Himmelberg
30 Matt Flynn
31 Jeremy Finlayson
32 Ryan Griffen
33 Lachie Tiziani
34 Nick Shipley
38 Daniel Lloyd
39 Tim Mohr
41 Jack Buckley
42 Jake Stein
43 Dylan Buckley
50 Sam Reid
Swans Squad
1 James Rose
6 Jordan Foote
7 Harry Cunningham
11 Tom Papley
12 Josh Kennedy
13 Oliver Florent
15 Kieren Jack
16 Gary Rohan
17 Darcy Cameron
18 Callum Sinclair
20 Sam Reid
22 Dean Towers
23 Lance Franklin
24 Dane Rampe
25 Ben Ronke
26 Luke Parker
27 Dan Robinson
28 Nic Newman
29 George Hewett
30 Tom McCartin
31 Harry Marsh
33 Ryley Stoddart
35 Sam Naismith
36 Aliir Aliir
38 Colin O’Riordan
40 Nick Smith
42 Robbie Fox
43 Lewis Melican
44 Jake Lloyd
