Hogan and Whitfield Return as Giants Bolster Line-Up for Top-Eight Match Against Geelong

Confirmed comebacks for key players sharpen the stakes in an encounter that could decide top-eight positions.

Overview

Jesse Hogan is set to return after recovering from a foot injury and illness, adding potent scoring power to GWS’s forward line.
Lachie Whitfield will make his comeback from concussion and celebrate his 250th game milestone, reinforcing the Giants’ defensive unit.
Geelong will welcome back midfield spearhead Bailey Smith after he overcame a late-week illness to rejoin their top-eight push.
Defender Jack Buckley has been named despite a recent foot concern and must pass one final fitness test to secure his spot.
GWS enter the match with a strong head-to-head record—six wins in the last eight meetings, including five straight away—supported by superior goal-kicking accuracy at Engie Stadium.