Malcolm Lynch remembers the loneliness of being an Indigenous player in the AFL.

It's that loneliness that drives him as an Indigenous player development manager at GWS.

Lynch will be on the sidelines at Engie Stadium as the Giants aim to mark Sir Doug Nicholls Round with a win over reigning premiers Brisbane on Sunday.

Fit-again defender Jack Buckley headlines the Giants' three changes, joined by forward Callum Brown and fellow backman Conor Stone.

Brisbane premiership player Ty Gallop returns alongside fringe forward Will McLachlan for the visitors.