He may have a dodgy knee but Steve Johnson will make Greater Western Sydney "walk taller" in Saturday's AFL preliminary final against Richmond at the MCG, co-captain Phil Davis says.
The Giants are officially still sweating on Johnson to overcome an ongoing knee drama ahead of their second straight grand final qualifier.
Despite that Davis all but guaranteed Johnson would run out for his 26th final after the Giants star completed training on Wednesday.
"Stevie goes about his business meticulously, he trained (on Wednesday) and did what he needed to do," Davis told Fox Footy's AFL 360.
"He seemed as chirpy as ever.
"As we know Stevie loves the big moments and big games.
"He seems primed for that on Saturday. It's just how he pulls up from training but he should be fine."
Johnson kicked six goals in the Giants' thumping 67-point finals win over West Coast last week.
Four goals were in the third quarter alone.
However, Johnson has found it hard playing back-to-back games this season due to his knee.
If the Giants contest the grand final, it would mark the first time Johnson would be asked to play three straight games since round nine.
Still, Davis remains confident of seeing some vintage Johnson this weekend.
"Stevie's ability to compete, scrap and fight to the end for us to win makes us walk taller," he said.
"I know our forwards love playing alongside him and to see him get on that roll (against Eagles) was vintage Stevie.
"A few of those snaps, a few contested marks - it was great to watch."
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