Hawthorn have only played Greater Western Sydney four times.

The first two meetings were won easily by the Hawks, by 162 and 93 points, but the Giants fell just short in a 2014 clash at a wet MCG that was far too close for comfort for the competition heavyweights.

And they went one better last year, finishing faster to topple Hawthorn by 10 points at Spotless Stadium in Round 6.

• Weak penalties for AFL hits gives the wrong impression
• The horrific abuse suffered by female sports reporters
• Rafael Nadal’s suggestion that could change sport

Fast-forward one year and here we are again.

It’s Round 6, the Giants have started well and are bursting at the seams with young talent. And Hawthorn haven’t hit their straps – even if they have won four of their five matches.

While that is potentially scary for the rest of the competition, given Hawthorn’s recent dominance, it should also encourage the Giants.

Collingwood’s Mason Cox might find it tougher this weekend. Photo: Getty

Jordan Lewis and Liam Shiels are down on form, Luke Hodge is still recovering from his wrist injury and the Hawks are getting smashed in contested ball.

They are there for the taking and the Giants are certainly good enough to beat them.

In Dylan Shiel, Callan Ward, Tom Scully, Ryan Griffen, Toby Greene and Stephen Coniglio they have a genuine blue-chip midfield and a forward line of Jeremy Cameron, Steve Johnson and Rory Lobb is threatening.

It’s the Giants’ first true home game of the season and the visit of Hawthorn means they’ll have no shortage of motivation.

And if they can repeat last year’s victory, the footy world will quickly start talking about the Giants and how they will make the eight – not if they can do it.

Must watch – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs – 1^st vs 2^nd on the ladder. The undefeated Roos and the young, exciting Bulldogs take centre stage in what should be a Friday night belter at Docklands.

Most at stake – Port Adelaide – After two disastrous losses, pressure is mounting at Alberton. Words of a rift between the administration, coaching staff and the players have spread quickly. A loss will only exacerbate things.

Will happen – West Coast will bounce back from a disappointing loss to Sydney against Collingwood at home.

Won’t happen – Collingwood forward Mason Cox won’t find things as easy as he did against an undermanned Essendon defence. Jeremy McGovern and Eric Mackenzie loom large.

One to watch – Orazio Fantasia. The young Bomber impressed against Collingwood with plenty of run and two goals. He’s averaging 25 touches and four tackles a game so far in 2016.

Trending – Fitter teams running rampant in final quarters as the interchange cap is exhausted. We saw North and GWS outgun their opponents in Round 5.

Feeling the heat – Ross Lyon. After winning the minor premiership last season, the Dockers are 0-5, including a loss to Carlton at home. What’s going on, Ross? A trip to Adelaide Oval to face the Crows means another loss is likely.

Pick me – Having not played a game since 2014, Melbourne’s Jack Trengove is doing everything right in his recovery from a serious foot injury. Had 30 touches, 10 tackles and two goals on the weekend.

The whisper – The race for one of footy’s hottest jobs – the list manager at Greater Western Sydney – is coming to a close.

Don’t set the IQ – Brisbane v Sydney. The Swans will win in a canter. Only point of interest is Swans forward Lance Franklin. He could be set for a big one.

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Josh Barnstable also writes for footyprophet.com – football and fantasy analysis unravelled.