Xavier O'Halloran is tackled during the Opening Round match between Greater Western Sydney and Collingwood at Engie Stadium on March 9, 2024. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

IN A rematch of last year's preliminary final, Greater Western Sydney hosts Collingwood at Engie Stadium on Saturday night.

With talent spread across every line and a gameplan that looks perfectly suited to their playing list, the Giants are well placed to contend again as they chase their first flag.

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Collingwood only just continued its march toward an eventual premiership when overcoming the Giants by the barest of margins in front of the parochial Magpie Army.

John Noble has been recalled after missing out on playing in the Grand Final, with Billy Frampton relegated to the emergency list, while the Giants have selected former No.1 pick Aaron Cadman in their 23-man team after a strong pre-season.

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Match Previews OR: GWS v Collingwood

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Giants and Magpies at Engie Stadium

Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood at Engie Stadium, 7.30pm AEDT

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Greater Western Sydney: Toby McMullin
Collingwood: John Noble

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Gold Coast v Richmond at People First Stadium, 3.20pm AEST

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Gold Coast: Darcy Macpherson
Richmond: Jack Ross

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