GWS Giants' Tom Green looking to build on AFL debut

The GWS Giants draftee is the first to admit there's changes he'd make, but not because the round one clash was held behind closed doors.

It's the little things that would turn him into a better player. A tad more attacking prowess. A quicker decision here and there.

The Canberra-product is gunning to take his game to the next level when the AFL returns from the coronavirus-forced break this week.

Green's three-month wait between games could come to an end when the Giants host North Melbourne at Sydney Showground on Sunday, with the 19-year-old hoping for another taste of AFL action.

"I've come back in good shape and I'm feeling great again, I'm super excited to hopefully have another opportunity to play," Green said.

"I was thinking in that break, it gave me a good period of time to reflect on my debut and analyse how I went.

"As I did that, I realised a few things that if I had my again I would change a little bit. The way I attacked in the game and went about it.

"But it was only my first game so it was a learning experience, I suppose. I'm really excited and looking forward to having another opportunity to play and how I would go about that differently next time."

The Giants are expected to challenge for this year's flag when the season resumes this week.

They'll look to continue their winning start to their 2020 campaign, having beaten the Geelong Cats by 32-points before the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to shutdown.

Green is confident Greater Western Sydney can pick up right where they left off, especially with Callan Ward and Zac Williams set to bolster their ranks.

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Ward's return could force No.10 Draft pick Green out of the Giants' line up, but the rookie midfielder is hopeful he's done enough to earn selection.

"With Ward coming back and having a strong competition for spots, it's still really fierce," Green said.

"I earned my spot in the round one team and I have to do it again, I wouldn't have it any other way.

"The whole squad has come back in really good knick, we had an intra-club match [on Saturday] and there were a lot of good performers.

"Any game you have with the Giants you earn, so there's a real competition but that's a challenge I like. I feel like I've put my best foot forward and it's up to the coaches now."

The AFL has released the first four rounds of the season's reboot, so Green is yet to find out whether he'll play at home this year.

The Giants and ACT government are discussing the prospect of playing at Manuka Oval, but the move would depend on whether crowds are able to attend.

The NRL will start opening its doors next week after reaching an agreement with the NSW government to allow groups of 50 in corporate boxes. But the AFL won't rush back crowds and fans will have to wait at least another months before watching in a restricted capacity.

The Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies are working with the government to allow fans access to some live content in the capital this year, which could help the Giants' return to Manuka.

"I would love to be able to play in front of a real home crowd," Green said.

"It would be an awesome experience, so we'll just have to wait and see what happens with COVID-19 but if that opportunity is there I'd love to play."

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Round two: GWS Giants v North Melbourne at Sydney Showground on Sunday, June 14, 1.05pm