Doubts over star Giants for clash

GREATER Western Sydney’s depth could be sorely tested against Hawthorn, with stars Steve Johnson and Toby Greene likely sidelined and Zac Williams also in doubt.

The Giants sit atop the ladder despite an injury merrygo-round that’s plagued the title contenders this entire AFL season. Just when the worst appeared behind them, coach Leon Cameron could be forced into more changes for Saturday’s trip to Launceston.

Johnson is struggling with an ongoing knee issue inflamed in last weekend’s tough draw with Geelong, from which Greene was a last-minute scratching due to an ankle injury. Neither player trained at Spotless Stadium yesterday and are up against it to prove their fitness.

“(Toby’s) ankle is taking a bit longer than what we thought, which is disappointing,” Cameron said.

“He’s a slight chance, to be totally honest ... it can turn around pretty quickly, and if he trains on Friday we’ll play him on Saturday. But you’d have to say he’s probably less of a chance to play this week.”

Cameron said Johnson was “really sore”, in a sign the forward may miss more games.