Two debutants headline four changes made to Adam Kingsley’s side for this weekend’s trip down the Hume Highway. 

Dynamic forward, Riley Hamilton, is set for a dream debut, with the hometown hero announced earlier on Thursday as of the club’s two debutants this week.  

Hamilton earns his AFL call-up after producing consistently outstanding form in the VFL, kicking 26 goals in 12 games this season, including at least one major in every appearance. 

Named to debut alongside the GIANTS Academy product is emerging midfielder, Jack Ough. 

A 194cm inside midfielder with clean hands and composure in traffic, Ough has well and truly earned his AFL call up after starring for the club’s VFL side consistently over the last 18 months. 

Joining the first-timers for the trip to the nation’s capital are Harry Rowston and Joey Delana, with the pair returning to the senior side for their fifth appearances of the 2026 season. 

Rowston will provide toughness in and around the contest, while Delana adds speed and creativity in the front half as the pair look to make an impact on their return. 

The four inclusions come into the round 17 side for Phoenix Gothard (managed), Leek Aleer (managed), Max Gruzewski (injured) and Brent Daniels (injured). 

Saturday’s fixture against the top of the table Dockers marks the club’s second match in the nation’s capital for the 2026 season. 

The action will get underway at Corroboree Group Oval, Manuka from 1:35pm.