\n Toby Greene could miss out on representing Victoria in the AAMI AFL Origin, with coach Adam Kingsley saying he is a wait-and-see proposition\n <\/p>\n
Toby Greene warms up ahead of GWS’s elimination final against Hawthorn on September 6, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n
GREATER Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley has poured cold water on Toby Greene’s chances of playing in this year’s AAMI AFL Origin, conceding his skipper is “touch-and-go”.<\/p>\n
Greene is slated to represent Victoria against Western Australia at Optus Stadium for the return of Origin football on February 14.<\/p>\n
But the crafty forward has yet to return to full training after spending the majority of the pre-season in rehabilitation with a “sore glute”.<\/p>\n
Giants coach Kingsley said he was hopeful Greene would return to pre-season training next week.<\/p>\n
“I am mindful I’ve said that in the past, that it hasn’t quite panned out like that,” Kingsley said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“But I think he’ll be back on deck Monday. He’s saying all the right things. His body’s feeling good.<\/p>\n
“Again, we’ll take it step by step. Not nurse him through this period because he is working quite hard, but we won’t take any risks this time of year.”<\/p>\n
Toby Greene runs laps during a Greater Western Sydney training session on September 2, 2025. Picture: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Origin was last played in 1999, having been shelved after clubs were concerned about their best players suffering injuries.<\/p>\n
Kingsley said the Giants had no issues with players taking part in the new iteration of Origin with it being scheduled before the start of the season in March.<\/p>\n
Giants half-back Lachie Ash, off the back of a breakout season, has also been named to represent Victoria under coach Chris Scott, with Sam Taylor and Jesse Hogan named for Dean Cox’s WA side.<\/p>\n
“We want as many of our players in that Origin team as we possibly can,” Kingsley said.<\/p>\n
“But they’ve got to be ready to play. With some niggles, some injuries, some off-season stuff, a couple of our players have boxes to tick before they really qualify.<\/p>\n
“Toby’s one of those guys who probably ends up now being a bit touch-and-go on that decision.<\/p>\n
“But we’ll do our best to get him as fit as we can, ready to go for that game, as well as our season.”<\/p>\n
Lachie Ash handpasses during the match between Greater Western Sydney and Gold Coast at Engie Stadium in round 15, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n