St Kilda and GWS have both lost a key player ahead of their elimination final at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
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The Giants have already suffered a huge blow before the opening bounce, while St Kilda also had to make a change on Saturday morning.
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Coach Ross Lyon has orchestrated St Kilda’s return to September action in his first year back at the helm.
GWS counterpart Adam Kingsley has also done a superb job, guiding the Giants into the finals in his first season in the top job.
We will have you covered with all the huge talking points throughout the match.
St Kilda’s Jack Steele (left) and Toby Greene will captain the respective sides on Saturday. Photos: News Corp Australia
3pm AEST – Giants lose a critical piece before the game starts
Former skipper Stephen Coniglio has been one of GWS’ best players all season long, earning a spot in the 44-man All Australian squad.
He was ruled out on game day, however, due to an eye injury suffered at training on Thursday.
the man known affectionately as Cogs is a huge out for the Giants, replaced in the side by 23-year-old midfielder Xavier O’Halloran.
The Saints had their own line-up issue earlier in the day, with forward Tim Membrey withdrawn from the side in what was described only as a “personal health matter”.
Teenager Anthony Caminiti, who played 17 matches for the Saints up front this season, has come into the team.