Five key GIANTS will face fitness tests later this week in order to prove their availability for Saturday’s Elimination Final. 

Josh Kelly (calf), Jake Stringer (hamstring) and Jesse Hogan (foot) are all expected to train fully in both training sessions this week, before Thursday afternoon’s match committee.  

Defender Jack Buckley won’t participate in Tuesday’s training but will be given until Thursday’s main training to prove his readiness following a calf injury sustained in the week of round 24. 

Meanwhile, vice-captain Stephen Coniglio is on track to exit concussion protocols on Friday, having met all the required return to play milestones so far. 

The GIANTS will take on the Hawks in a do-or-die final this Saturday at ENGIE Stadium. 

Injury List – September 1