Star forward Harry Himmelberg has been confirmed to return against Richmond at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The 27-year-old has shown his star qualities this season, taking some spectacular marks and kicking 10 goals over the opening 10 rounds.
He was ruled out of the match against St Kilda in round 10 at half-time with concussion, missing last week’s win over Geelong. After progressing through the 12-day concussion protocols, the former Academy junior has been cleared to make his return on Sunday.
Himmelberg returns for small forward James Peatling, who has been omitted from the team.
GIANTS coach Adam Kingsley said:
“It’s great to welcome Harry back into the side. He’s recovered really well from the concussion he sustained two weeks ago and has passed all the protocols to take his place in the line-up this week.
“We know he’s been a fantastic player for us over a long period of time now and he’ll certainly bolster our forward line this week as we get set to take on the Tigers.
“They’re a club I know well, having spent so much time there, and it’s a challenge we’re all really looking forward to.
“They had a great performance against the Power last week so we certainly know what they’re capable of but we’re excited to be back in front of our home fans at GIANTS Stadium for what should be a really entertaining game.”
The GIANTS take on Richmond at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday in Toby Greene’s 201st game, with the sequel to be even better than the original.
Match Details
GIANTS v Richmond
Sunday, June 4 at 1:10pm
GIANTS Stadium | Wangal Country
Team
FB: Callum Brown, Lachlan Keeffe, Connor Idun
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Finn Callaghan, Harry Perryman, Ryan Angwin
HF: Brent Daniels, Harry Himmelberg, Toby Greene
FF: Jake Riccardi, Jesse Hogan, Toby Bedford
RR: Kieren Briggs, Tom Green, Stephen Coniglio
Interchange: Callan Ward, Aaron Cadman, Xavier O’Halloran, Daniel Lloyd
Emergencies: James Peatling, Josh Fahey, Matt Flynn, Harry Rowston
In: Harry Himmelberg
Out: James Peatling (omitted)
