Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has made two changes to his side to take on cross-town rivals GWS in Saturday afternoon’s Sydney Derby XXXIII.

Harry Cunningham (concussion) will be replaced by defender Harry Kyle, while Billy Cootee comes back into the senior side at the expense of Angus Sheldrick (omitted).

Both Kyle and Cootee were instrumental in the Swans’ VFL win last weekend, with Kyle gathering 30 disposals and Cootee booting five goals in the 16-point win.  

"Harry Kyle has obviously been playing some senior footy for us, and made way last week, but responded well and Billy has been in unbelievable form for a number of weeks," Senior Coach Dean Cox said.

“I expect them (Giants) at their best, which we always do. These are great battles no matter where anyone sits on the ladder, they’re really passionate games of footy and I can’t wait for another one."

Cox went on to say he hopes to see plenty of red and white at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday.

"Our support, no matter where we go around the country, is first class and we expect no different.”

The Sydney Swans hold the Sydney Derby Cup, having won the most recent encounter against the Giants by 41 points in Round 6 at the SCG.

The second-placed Swans take on the Giants at 4.35pm on Saturday at ENGIE Stadium.