Toby Greene is named the barometer for GWS, and West Coast coach Adam Simpson will probably be doing the whole lot inside his powers to close down the Giants’ “spiritual leader” within the AFL conflict at Optus Stadium.
Greene’s begin to the standalone captaincy position was a memorable one, with the 29-year-old booting 4.4 to steer the Giants to a comeback 16-point win over Adelaide final week.
GWS have the prospect to make it two from two beneath new coach Adam Kingsley on Sunday once they tackle the Eagles in Perth.
The likes of Shannon Hurn, Liam Duggan and Tom Cole are among the many choices to match up on Greene, and Simpson is aware of the significance of shutting down the small ahead.
“He had eight shots last week,” Simpson stated.
“They’ve got some high-end talent in that team. They seem rejuvenated with their style of play.
“He (Greene) is their non secular chief, and if he will get off the chain, he can drag the entire group over the road.
“We’re going to have to put some work into him.”
West Coast will unleash their fourth debutant of the 12 months when sub Elijah Hewett is injected into the sport.
All of final week’s debutants – Campbell Chesser, Reuben Ginbey and Noah Long – may also function once more.
Chesser is considerably fortunate to retain his spot following his five-disposal show in final week’s five-point loss to North Melbourne.
Simpson is eager to provide the 19-year-old one other crack.
“One game in, I think we’ll see some growth with what he can bring and expressing his strengths,” Simpson stated.
“We think there’s more upside there.”
Nic Naitanui continues to be sidelined with an Achilles damage, and the Eagles will use only one recognised ruckman this week – Bailey Williams.
GWS are nonetheless with out Braydon Preuss (again), that means Matt Flynn will once more fly solo within the ruck.
“He was enormous for us,” Kingsley stated of Flynn’s 25-hitout efficiency final week.
“Our centre bounce numbers particularly after halftime were really significant in us being able to turn the game.”
West Coast had been thrashed in contested possessions and clearances towards the Kangaroos final week.
Simpson says it is crucial for enchancment in these areas to be able to give the gifted ahead line sufficient alternatives to hit the scoreboard.
West Coast dropped midfielder Xavier O’Neill, ruckman Callum Jamieson and final week’s sub Jack Petruccelle.
Jake Waterman and Samo Petrevski-Seton come into the aspect.
GWS have misplaced Josh Kelly (concussion), Lachie Whitfield (concussion) and Harry Perryman (hamstring) to damage.
Harry Rowston has been named for his AFL debut, whereas Adam Kennedy and Cooper Hamilton had been additionally included.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
