The Sydney Swans will face the GWS Giants this weekend in Sydney Derby XXIV at the SCG on Saturday July 30, 2022.

Speaking to the this morning, Sydney coach John Longmire stopped short of declaring three-time best and fairest winner Josh Kennedy a certain starter but was again adamant that he can find a spot for the 34-year-old, despite a form run that has his side firming for a top-four spot.

Kennedy remains in the frame for a call-up after racking up 37 disposals in the VFL last weekend following two months out with a hamstring injury.

But whether the Swans have a spot in their stable line-up for the 289-game club champion as they build for another finals campaign is a fascinating conundrum for Longmire.

"Whether he comes in this week, we're not sure. We'll go through that tomorrow. He's feeling good with his body, he's in good form and that's a good spot to be," he said.

Kennedy was used at half-back at the start of the season and was effective when moved back onball. Longmire was confident the experienced Kennedy would play a crucial role for the side in the back half of the year.

"We're still confident he's got a role. He gives us flexibility to do that. We're confident in the back half of the year that he can be really helpful for us," Longmire added.

If the Swans can nail down a spot for the three-time All-Australian it will only help the Swans who are starting to find its best form consistently at the business end of the season.

Despite inconsistencies early in the campaign, the Swans have produced their best on the big stage this year with stirring away wins against both Melbourne and Fremantle as well as a round two triumph over flag favourites Geelong in the famous Buddy 1000 game.

Co-captain Callum Mills is salivating over another huge affair that is Saturday's derby as they continue to push for a double chance.

"There's nothing better than a rocking SCG against the crosstown rivals and we're really looking forward to that, it's exciting," he said.

The stakes might not be as high as for the Giants, who will miss out on September action for only the second time in seven seasons, but the clash will give them the chance to replicate a finals-type feeling in the back end of a disappointing season.

"I think so. We need to see the season out in the right way," McVeigh said.

"Our players need to make sure they finish well because you're presenting the footy club, you're representing the supporters. We're very fortunate to be playing in such a big game at such a great venue against such a great team and that should spur you on.

The Sydney Swans face the GWS Giants in Sydney Derby XXIV on Saturday, July 30 from 2:10pm at the SCG in Round 20. Get tickets here.

The two sides will be playing for the Lifeline Cup.