GWS coach Adam Kingsley opted for a secretive session for the Giants at training, requesting all cameras be turned off to allow their plans to be hidden from public viewing.
"We were trying a few things that I didn't really want to get out," Kingsley told reporters ahead of Saturday's semi final clash.
Saturday night will be the Giants' chance to book a preliminary final berth with a home win over Brisbane, and tactical plans are sure to occupy the minds of the two senior coaches leading into the match and during it.
One question for Kingsley to ponder will be how to deploy returning tagger Toby Bedford, who missed last week's qualifying final with a calf concern.
Lachie Neale would be the obvious pick for a run-with role, but the Giants will be scanning Lions on all lines with the intention of hindering their stars.
"Toby will play. Really excited about that," Kingsley shared.
"We need to sit down this afternoon and work out exactly who he goes to or what he does, they've obviously got a few who are really really good players."
Deploying two tags did not sound like an offensive idea to Kingsley, who is certainly wondering whether veteran half-back Dayne Zorko may be worth some close checking.
"It's a hard one. They've got so many good players... what do you give up to do that?" Kingsley asked.
"Ahead of the ball do you want to be a threat or do you want to just take out one of the best half backs in the comp? I'm not sure.
"Zorko's a wonderful player... we need to be very mindful of him."
The Giants coach seems set on keeping veteran tall Lachlan Keeffe in his role up forward, last week providing a genuine target though unfortunately booting just one goal from his three shots.
Asked if his magnet will remain up forward, Kingsley answered: "Most likely."
"I thought he was terrific ahead of the ball. He's a real threat and then equally as good going into the ruck being able to give our mids first use."
"I think Keefey's been in really good form for us and offers a bit of versatility, can go back if we need."
Another call to be made revolves around Stephen Coniglio, who may be gradually falling out of favour through the midfield with the emergence of James Peatling.
His role at half-forward hasn't gone unrecognised by Kingsley, who was glowing in his praise for the 30-year-old veteran, despite the numbers suggesting a dour performance in last week's qualifier (14 disposals, five tackles).
"I just think he's such a good player ahead of the ball in the front half, his delivery is usually elite, he's a very very good contest player, he's got great step in pressure," Kingsley noted
"He's a fantastic midfielder... but I think he's equally as valuable in that role.
"He can bob up and kick his three or four goals which is another weapon at our disposal."
Questions will come if the Giants cannot take advantage in their home semi and secure their second preliminary final in as many years.
They enter the match as comfortable favourites but under pressure to claim the two wins to go one step further than last season.
