GREATER Western Sydney has been dealt a huge blow for its must-win match against Carlton, with key defender Sam Taylor a late withdrawal due to a hamstring injury.

Taylor, who is averaging 7.7 spoils and 3.8 intercept marks across his 15 games this season, was slated to help quell Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow, who is just one goal behind Coleman Medal leader Taylor Walker.

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Toby McMullin comes into the side to replace Taylor.

The Giants currently sit in ninth spot, on equal points with the Western Bulldogs but with a lower percentage, and must win tonight to feature in September.

But it won't come easy with Carlton entering the match on the back of a nine-game winning streak.

Patrick Cripps is out of the Blues' side in a huge blow, while Marc Pittonet, Caleb Marchbank (both omitted) and Sam Docherty (calf) are also out.

However Carlton will welcome back some big names including Adam Cerra, Sam Walsh and Mitch McGovern.

Ryan Angwin comes in for the Giants in place of Josh Fahey.

Carlton v Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium, 6.10pm AEST

LATE CHANGES
Carlton: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Sam Taylor (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Toby McMullin

SUBSTITUTES
Carlton: Caleb Marchbank
Greater Western Sydney: Nick Haynes

Sydney v Melbourne at the SCG, 3.20pm AEST

LATE CHANGE
Sydney: Tom Papley replaced in selected side by Ryan Clarke

SUBSTITUTES
Sydney: Aaron Francis
Melbourne: Bailey Laurie

Port Adelaide v Richmond at Adelaide Oval, 12pm ACST

NO LATE CHANGES

SUBSTITUTES
Port Adelaide: Dylan Williams
Richmond: Rhyan Mansell

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