Star defender Sam Taylor could return for his first game of the season this Sunday when the GIANTS take on the Demons in Alice Springs.
Taylor suffered a high-grade hamstring strain when representing his home state of Western Australia in February’s State of Origin match.
The key defender will need to get through Friday’s main training in order to be named in Adam Kingsley’s final team of 23.
Fellow defender Lachie Whitfield will also be a test for round 12, after the 31-year-old was a late out against the Lions due to hamstring tendinopathy.
The GIANTS are expecting Jesse Hogan (hip), Ryan Angwin (hand) and Cody Angove (hamstring) to be available following the club’s round 13 bye.
Meanwhile, Jack Buckley will miss the next 4-6 weeks after suffering a moderate-grade hamstring strain in the first quarter of Sunday’s emphatic win over the Lions.
Jake Riccardi will be sent for a scan on Tuesday evening for further clarity on an ankle injury sustained in the final minute of Sunday’s game at ENGIE Stadium.
The GIANTS will face off against the Demons at TIO Traeger Park in Alice Spring this Sunday.
Injury List – May 26
Injury List
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
15. Sam Taylor |
Hamstring | Test |
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21. Leek Aleer |
Ankle | Test |
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6. Lachie Whitfield |
Hamstring | Test |
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23. Jesse Hogan |
Hip | 1-2 weeks |
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9. Ryan Angwin |
Hand | 1-2 weeks |
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29. Cody Angove |
Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
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2. Darcy Jones |
Knee | 4-5 weeks |
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44. Jack Buckley |
Hamstring | 4-6 weeks |
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41. Nick Madden |
Knee | 5-7 weeks |
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33. Xavier O'Halloran |
Ankle | 5-7 weeks |
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26. Jake Riccardi |
Ankle | TBC |
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36. Logan Smith |
Knee | TBC |
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42. Nathan Wardius |
Knee | TBC |
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22. Josh Kelly |
Hip | TBC |
|
12. Tom Green |
Knee | Season |
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