The Giants will regain veteran Steve Johnson for Saturday night's crucial clash with former team Geelong at Simonds Stadium, with the star forward fresh after a week off to rest his troublesome knee.

Big man Rory Lobb could also come into the team after missing last week's win over West Coast with groin/hamstring tightness, if he can have a strong week on the track and get through unscathed.

Coach Leon Cameron won't be making many changes as his team attempts to seal their spot in the top two, but with the club's injury list shortening by the week, he has plenty of options.

After being dropped last week, Matthew Kennedy had 37 possessions and six tackles in the NEAFL, while Tim Taranto had 30 touches, six tackles and kicked a goal in his return from a serious ankle injury.

Fellow draftee Will Setterfield also starred with 31 disposals and 10 tackles, with Sam Reid, Tendai Mzungu, Harry Perryman and Daniel Lloyd others in the selection frame.