Deledio has first run in Giants' colours

Former Richmond star Brett Deledio has played for Greater Western Sydney's reserves, his first appearance in his new club's colours.

Former Richmond star Brett Deledio has played half a game for Greater Western Sydney's reserves. (AAP)

Brett Deledio has made his long-awaited debut in Greater Western Sydney colours, completing a half of football in an NEAFL game on Saturday.

The former Richmond champion, who was traded to GWS last year, played the entire second half of the Giants' reserves 13-point win over Sydney University at Blacktown in western Sydney.

Starting as a wingman, he notched 17 touches after coming on for his first game since round 17 last year.

He has been plagued by recurring calf muscle issues.

"It's been a difficult journey at times," Deledio told AFL.com.au

"But I'm looking forward to getting another run under my belt next week, and hopefully I can start knocking on Leon's (head coach Leon Cameron's) door and seeing if I can slide into the team."

While the 243-game AFL veteran may need another couple of games to push for senior selection, gun midfelder Stephen Coniglio could come into consideration next week, after he also completed a successful comeback in the reserves on Saturday.