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Jacob Hopper
Makes seven tackles in loss
Hopper scored one behind to go with 27 disposals (11 kicks, 16 handballs) and made seven tackles during Friday's 103-68 loss to Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Hopper played in 23 games this season and had a successful run down the stretch with at least 90 points scored in his final four starts. If he can keep up his defensive numbers next season, Hopper could make another step up in a talented Giants midfield.
Hopper played in 23 games this season and had a successful run down the stretch with at least 90 points scored in his final four starts. If he can keep up his defensive numbers next season, Hopper could make another step up in a talented Giants midfield.
Lachie Whitfield
Closes season with 34 disposals
Whitfield logged 34 disposals (22 kicks, 12 handballs) and made five marks during Friday's 103-68 loss to Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Whitfield's production often varied throughout the season depending on if he played in the midfield or on the back line, but he ends 2021 by leading the Giants in disposals during a losing effort. With a healthier lineup from start to finish, Whitfield could be even better in 2022.
Whitfield's production often varied throughout the season depending on if he played in the midfield or on the back line, but he ends 2021 by leading the Giants in disposals during a losing effort. With a healthier lineup from start to finish, Whitfield could be even better in 2022.
Isaac Cumming
Ready for semi-final
Cummin (ankle) will suit up for Friday's semi-final versus the Cats.
ANALYSIS
Cumming departed the elimination final last week with an apparent ankle injury after landing awkwardly but has avoided major damage. He will slot in as a fullback alongside Jake Stein and Sam Taylor.
Cumming departed the elimination final last week with an apparent ankle injury after landing awkwardly but has avoided major damage. He will slot in as a fullback alongside Jake Stein and Sam Taylor.
Adam Kennedy
Still unavailable
Kennedy (hamstring) isn't among the Giants' 22 for Friday's semi-final Geelong clash.
ANALYSIS
Kennedy was considered a test for the match after suffering a hamstring injury in training last week but was unable to get right in time to make it back into action. He'll look to make it back in time for next week should the Giants move on.
Kennedy was considered a test for the match after suffering a hamstring injury in training last week but was unable to get right in time to make it back into action. He'll look to make it back in time for next week should the Giants move on.
Sam J. Reid
Sitting out semi-final
Reid will not play in Friday's semi-final match versus the Cats.
ANALYSIS
Reis was deemed a test for the contest due to an injured hamstring but won't get up in time to make an appearance in the contest. He will instead rest up and hope his team can advance without him.
Reis was deemed a test for the contest due to an injured hamstring but won't get up in time to make an appearance in the contest. He will instead rest up and hope his team can advance without him.
Xavier O'Halloran
Remains sidelined for semi-final
O'Halloran (calf) continues to be sidelined for the semi-final versus Geelong.
ANALYSIS
O'Halloran is working his way back from calf tightness and hasn't recovered to the point of being available for the Giants. His absence shouldn't concern many from a fantasy perspective given that he doesn't rack up a ton of points among the midfielder ranks.
O'Halloran is working his way back from calf tightness and hasn't recovered to the point of being available for the Giants. His absence shouldn't concern many from a fantasy perspective given that he doesn't rack up a ton of points among the midfielder ranks.
Adam Kennedy
Test for semi-final
Kennedy is considered a test for the semi-final after missing out on the elimination final last week due to a low-grade hamstring injury.
ANALYSIS
Kennedy injured his hamstring in training last week and sat out the contest as a result. A determination of his status for Friday should come later in the week.
Kennedy injured his hamstring in training last week and sat out the contest as a result. A determination of his status for Friday should come later in the week.
Sam J. Reid
Test for semi-final
Reid is considered a test for the semi-final due to a hamstring injury suffered d late in the game versus Sydney.
ANALYSIS
Reid isn't typically a huge fantasy asset, but his absence would still be a noticeable one for the Giants if he's unable to get up in time for Friday's clash. The lineup release should provide a bit more clarity on his status.
Reid isn't typically a huge fantasy asset, but his absence would still be a noticeable one for the Giants if he's unable to get up in time for Friday's clash. The lineup release should provide a bit more clarity on his status.
Tom Green
Done for season
Green will undergo surgery for a broken arm and will miss the rest of the 2021 season.
ANALYSIS
Green was dealing with what was thought to be a sore wrist initially following the one-point over Sydney but it turns out a broken arm was the culprit. He will begin his rehab of the issue following surgery and should be healthy for the start of the 2022 season.
Green was dealing with what was thought to be a sore wrist initially following the one-point over Sydney but it turns out a broken arm was the culprit. He will begin his rehab of the issue following surgery and should be healthy for the start of the 2022 season.
Toby Greene
Banned for three matches
Greene was banned for three matches after making contact with an official during Saturday's contest, The Age reports.
ANALYSIS
Greene admitted to making contact with an official but claimed it was an accident. Pending appeal, Greene's season is over as there are only three weeks left to go in the season. Depending on how the Giants progress in the finals series, the star forward could miss up to two match at the start of the 2022 campaign.
Greene admitted to making contact with an official but claimed it was an accident. Pending appeal, Greene's season is over as there are only three weeks left to go in the season. Depending on how the Giants progress in the finals series, the star forward could miss up to two match at the start of the 2022 campaign.