GWS star Kelly in line to face Demons

GWS midfield ace Josh Kelly is on track to return from a bout of concussion for Sunday's AFL away clash with the Demons at the MCG.

Josh Kelly

GWS star Josh Kelly is on track to recover from a concussion suffered against the Adelaide Crows. (AAP)

GWS vice-captain and midfield star Josh Kelly is "symptom free" and on track to play in Sunday's crucial AFL clash with Melbourne at the MCG.

Kelly missed last weekend's Sydney's derby after suffering concussion against Adelaide the previous week.

"He trained today, we expect him to train again on Thursday and put his hand up for selection," Giants' head of athletic performance David Joyce said on the club's website.

Kelly is one of four players listed to face a medical assessment this week, alongside co-captain and key defender Phil Davis (hip) plus hamstrung utilities Sam Reid and Ryan Griffen.

Davis was hurt in the first half of last Saturday's loss and although he returned he was restricted to a forward role and couldn't continue his containing role on Swans star Lance Franklin, who cut loose after the main break.

"He's done everything right," Joyce said of Davis.

"He's got a couple of quad corks and other things as well because he's a combative sort of player, but he's showing signs of a really nice recovery.

"He's been in the pool today and we expect him to feature at the back end of the week and hopefully he can put his hand up for selection again."

Griffen was cleared of serious hamstring damage, while Reid has recovered well from a minor hamstring complaint.

Exciting defender Zac Williams has recovered well from his first NEAFL match of the season - the coaching staff decide later in the week whether he plays again in the reserves, or lines up at the MCG.

A number of injured players are expected to be available for the first week of finals including star small forward Toby Greene, versatile veterans Brett Deledio and Matt de Boer plus leading defenders Aidan Corr and Sam Taylor.


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