FORMER decathlete Jake Stein's transition to AFL ranks will be complete on Sunday when he makes his debut for Greater Western Sydney against North Melbourne.

Meanwhile, match-winning Giants forward Toby Greene is a confirmed starter for the tricky trip to Hobart, and defender Matt Buntine also comes into the line-up.

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Greene was a late withdrawal from last round's defeat to the Crows in Adelaide due to a knee problem.

Running backman Isaac Cumming (head), gun intercept defender Nick Haynes (ankle) and forward Daniel Lloyd (omitted) make way for the third-placed Giants (8-4).

Stein's story is remarkable, with the 25-year-old turning to football shortly after competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he was disqualified from the decathlon after false starting twice in the 100m.

He was scouted by the Giants' inaugural high performance manager John Quinn and the 195cm prospect joined the club as a category B rookie at the end of 2016.

"He's a great story. He was found in athletics, he's from Penrith in Western Sydney. His development has been phenomenal," coach Leon Cameron said.

"Jake's got a really big motor, he's got elite speed and he's really worked on the nuances of the game to learn about body positioning and spoiling,

"We're rapt and there was a huge roar when we told the group (he's playing).

"He will take up the key back position against some really quality key forwards in the Kangaroos.

"We're really confident Jake is going to come out and play his role."

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North Melbourne has made the solitary change with Taylor Garner replacing star midfielder Shaun Higgins, who will miss 5-6 weeks with an AC injury.

The Roos (5-7) were beaten for the first time in six starts at Blundstone Arena by Sydney a month ago, but have breathed fresh life into their season after three consecutive wins – two under interim coach Rhyce Shaw.

Friday, June 14

Essendon v Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

ESSENDON

In: D.Shiel, O.Fantasia, J.Stringer
Out: B.McNiece, A.Francis, M.Baguley

HAWTHORN

In: D.Moore, B.McEvoy, K.Brand
Out: M.Lewis, M.Pittonet, C.Wingard (hamstring)

Saturday, June 15

Gold Coast v St Kilda at Riverway Stadium (Townsville), 1.45pm AEST

GOLD COAST

In: S.Day, C.Ah Chee, C.Ellis, G.Horlin-Smith
Out: C.Burgess, J.Corbett, T.Miller (thigh), J.Murdoch (foot)
New: Corey Ellis (Richmond)

ST KILDA

In: N.Hind, B.White, J.Marsh, D.McKenzie, B.Acres, H.Clark, D.Armitage
Out: J.Geary (leg), J.Steele (dislocated kneecap), E.Phillips (hamstring), B.Long, R.Young, N.Coffield, D.Joyce
New: Nick Hind (Essendon VFL)

Fremantle v Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium, 2.35pm AWST

FREMANTLE

In: S.Hill, S.Darcy, G.Logue
Out: A.Cerra (illness), R.Lobb (foot), A.Pearce (fractured ankle)

PORT ADELAIDE

In: H.Hartlett
Out: M.Broadbent (mental health)

Carlton v Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, 7.25pm AEST

CARLTON

In: M.Murphy
Out: J.Silvagni

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: T.Dickson, H.Crozier
Out: B.Gowers (ankle), La.Young

Sunday, June 16

North Melbourne v Greater Western Sydney at Blundstone Arena (Hobart), 3.20pm AEST

NORTH MELBOURNE

In: T.Garner
Out: S.Higgins (AC joint)

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

In: J.Stein, T.Greene, M.Buntine
Out: I.Cumming (head), N.Haynes (ankle), D.Lloyd
New: Jake Stein (Penrith)