Clayton Oliver's Giants Face Tough Test Against Essendon

Clayton Oliver's GWS Giants have named an extended 26-man squad for their clash with Essendon, with the team chasing three consecutive wins for the first time this season.

What happened?

Six GIANTS have been added to the extended squad, including Lachie Whitfield, Nick Madden, Joey Delana, Max Gruzewski, Conor Stone, and Cody Angove. Whitfield will look to prove his fitness at Friday's main training as he pushes to return after missing last week's win over the Cats due to concussion protocols.

Why it matters for Clayton Oliver

The Giants will name their final 23-man side on Friday at 5pm ahead of Sunday's twilight fixture with Essendon at Marvel Stadium. Clayton Oliver's teammates will be looking to make a statement against their rivals, with the team seeking to break their three-game losing streak against the Bombers.

What comes next?

Whitfield will be in contention to play, while Angove will be looking to make his first game of footy at AFL-level for the season. The Giants will be without Phoenix Gothard, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in last week's thrilling win over the Cats, and Kieren Briggs, who is recovering from an infected leg wound that requires further time to heal.

Clayton Oliver's teammates will face a tough test against the Bombers, who have been in strong form this season. The Giants will need to bring their A-game if they are to come out on top against their rivals.

The Giants will name their final 23-man side on Friday at 5pm, and the team will be looking to make a statement against the Bombers. With Whitfield and Angove in contention to play, the Giants will be hoping to break their three-game losing streak against their rivals.

Clayton Oliver's teammates will be looking to make a strong impression against the Bombers, and the Giants will need to bring their best game if they are to come out on top.

The clash between the Giants and the Bombers will be a tough test for Clayton Oliver's teammates, but the Giants will be hoping to come out on top.

Injury updates

Phoenix Gothard has been ruled out due to a dislocated shoulder, while Kieren Briggs is recovering from an infected leg wound that requires further time to heal. The Giants will be without these two players for the clash against the Bombers.

Final thoughts

The Giants will name their final 23-man side on Friday at 5pm, and the team will be looking to make a statement against the Bombers. With Whitfield and Angove in contention to play, the Giants will be hoping to break their three-game losing streak against their rivals.

Clayton Oliver's teammates will be looking to make a strong impression against the Bombers, and the Giants will need to bring their best game if they are to come out on top.

The clash between the Giants and the Bombers will be a tough test for Clayton Oliver's teammates, but the Giants will be hoping to come out on top.

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