Ruckman Andrew Phillips has withdrawn from the GIANTS side to face North Melbourne at Spotless Stadium on Saturday.
“Andrew pulled up with a sore back after training today,” coach Leon Cameron said.
“It’s disappointing because he was looking forward to his chance to lead the ruck but he’ll get more opportunities in the back half of the year.”
Forward/ruck James Stewart comes back into the 22 after being omitted when teams were first announced on Thursday.
“James has played a fair bit of senior football this year as the second ruck so we’ve got full confidence he’ll play that role well again tomorrow.”
Stewart has played eight of 11 games and kicked 10 goals this year.
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GWS GIANTS v North Melbourne Kangaroos
Saturday June 20, 4.35pm
Spotless Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
GWS GIANTS
FB: Nathan Wilson, Aidan Corr, Tommy Bugg
HB: Matt Buntine, Nick Haynes, Heath Shaw
C: Rhys Palmer, Callan Ward, Devon Smith
HF: Toby Greene, Cam McCarthy, Ryan Griffen
FF: Josh Kelly, Jeremy Cameron, Lachie Whitfield
R: Rory Lobb, Dylan Shiel, Tom Scully
Interchange: Caleb Marchbank, Adam Treloar, Jack Steele, James Stewart
Emergencies: Zac Williams, Jake Barrett, Curtly Hampton
