Prior to going out in the prelims against Geelong, the Giants had a fairly solid season but still didn't seem to be meet the expectations that come with their star-studded lineup.

Despite reaching the finals, their home and away season was a bit hit or miss. The Giants left a lot to be desired and had some incredibly unconvincing performances, although it was fair to say they didnโ€™t have much luck go their way in terms of player fitness and availability.

Hoping to leave their injury and suspension troubles behind them, the Giants have the potential to rediscover their best form from last season in an attempt to finally reach the high expectations the AFL world has set for them, if everything goes according to plan.

Ins: Jarrod Brander [West Coast], Fin Callaghan, Leek Aleer, Josh Fahey, Cooper Hamilton

Outs: Matt Buntine [delisted], Jeremy Finlayson [Port Adelaide], Tom Hutchesson [delisted], Shane Mumford [retired], Sam Reid [delisted], Nick Shipley [delisted]

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Star Player

Toby Greene

A man who needs no introduction, Greene was at his fiery best in 2021, putting up career-high numbers all year round for the Giants. The newly appointed co-captain will need to keep up his form if the Giants are going to maintain their spot in the eight in 2022.

His goalscoring ability is his biggest asset, and is a factor that got the Giants over the line on many occasions last season. Greene averaged a career-high 2.5 goals per game, scoring 45 goals for the year. That includes two bags of five against Melbourne and Collingwood, and three bags of four later in the year. Heโ€™s also continuing to put up elite numbers in kicks (12.9) and disposals (17.2) per game.

The spotlight hasnโ€™t just been on Greene for his outstanding performances. Greeneโ€™s temperament got the better of him a few times in 2021, with his hot-headed attitude putting him in regular suspension trouble. His six-match suspension for making contact with an umpire in the finals last season rules him out for the first five games, meaning the Giants have some big shoes to fill in the forward line early on in the year.

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