Griffen’s back in
THE Giants have turned to the experience of Ryan Griffen to replace Josh Kelly, who has just fallen just short in his bid to be fit for tomorrow night’s semi-final clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
GWS coach Leon Cameron said the injured star midfielder came within a day or two of proving his fitness to take on the Magpies.
If the Giants can get past the black and whites, Cameron is confident Kelly will be fit to take on flag favourites Richmond in the grand final qualifier at the MCG the following week.
“Josh is a good chance to play next week but we won’t take him in against Collingwood,” Cameron said.
“We gave him until Thursday to see how he progressed but he couldn’t quite make it.”
Griffen gets his chance after a three weeks on the sidelines due to a hamstring strain.
Cameron’s belief in bringing back another battle hardened body has been buoyed but the success of last week where he brought back Toby Greene, Zac Williams, Matt deBoer and Brett Deledio.
Greene and Williams were close to best on ground and deBoer and Deledio played vital roles.
“We toyed with the prospect of bringing in Ryan last week but thought he needed another week,” Cameron said.
“He’s a finals player, he’s played in big games so he knows what the MCG atmosphere is like.
“He will come in and play his role.”