Nick HaynesGWS have suffered an enormous blow simply an hour out from bounce down, with WA star and former skipper Stephen Coniglio dominated out of the elimination closing conflict with St Kilda.
The 29-year-old was hit within the eye by a soccer throughout coaching on Thursday and after travelling to Melbourne with the workforce, his imaginative and prescient had not improved sufficient to face the Saints.
He has been changed by Xavier O’Halloran for the must-win closing on the MCG on Saturday.
Coniglio performed his two hundredth recreation within the final-round win over Carlton to assist the Giants safe a finals berth in coach Adam Kingsley’s first season on the helm.
The Swan Districts product was included on this yr’s 44-man All-Australian squad, averaging 28.3 disposals and 5.5 clearances a recreation.
St Kilda have additionally made one late change, with ahead Tim Membrey withdrawn because of a “personal health matter”.
Anthony Caminiti is available in as a like-for-like substitute.
The Saints had already made two adjustments for the conflict, with star ahead Max King and veteran Seb Ross returning.
Jack Hayes (injured) and Ryan Byrnes (sub) are the outs, whereas Liam Stocker would be the sub.
GWS may also welcome again star full again Sam Taylor and midfielder Finn Callaghan, with Toby McMullin and Ryan Angwin popping out of the aspect.
Nick Haynes would be the tactical sub for the Giants.
The winner will advance to the semifinal and play the loser of Brisbane and Port Adelaide, whereas the loser might be eradicated.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
