Stephen Coniglio likely to be fit for GWS Giants' AFL clash

Coniglio looks set to overcome a dislocated finger and line up for GWS against a St Kilda side turning plenty of heads at Manuka Oval on Saturday.

The Giant dislocated his finger in last week's Sydney derby but played on with a protective glove before it was put back in place.

The possible inclusion of 25-year-old Coniglio is a massive boost for the Giants as they hunt for crucial wins to give them breathing space in a logjam at the top of the table.

"We've avoided surgery which is fantastic, he is probably more likely to play than not play, which is really pleasing," Giants coach Leon Cameron said.

"He has got to show us during the week that he can function in the right capacity to play an AFL game. It's looking a lot more likely than unlikely.

"It's still swollen up, but he is a tough player, he pushed on and finished the game [last week] which is really pleasing. He has still got to get through the main session [on Wednesday].

"Clearly lots of players just like to play and they can play through some sort of pain barrier, but we've got to make sure he is functioning right, he can handle the ball fine, and he is ready to go.

"If that's all ticked off, he'll be ready to play on Saturday."

Phil Davis is a 70 per cent chance to line up against the Saints as he continues to recover from an ankle injury he picked up in the capital a fortnight ago.

The news is not as promising for Lachie Whitfield, who continues to be hampered by a severe cork that has Cameron conceding he is more unlikely to play.

Cameron is confident the Giants can retain Coniglio beyond this season but hinted it could be a drawn out process for a man regarded by his teammates as a future captain of the club.

Cameron has "no doubt" Coniglio has the makings of an AFL captain.

"He is vice-captain so he is only one notch off that captain spot. Do I see him doing it one day? Absolutely, it has crossed my mind," Cameron said.

"Is he doing a fantastic apprenticeship to do that? Yes. He has got two fantastic captains to help him out in Wardy and Phil Davis which is great.

"He's an actions speak louder than words leader. He likes to get out and let his actions do the talking. He plays hard every weekend, he can push through adversity.

"We look forward to seeing that again this weekend. Every footy club has those players that everyone likes playing for, and Cogs is one of them for us."