GWS coach Adam Kingsley hopes the return of some sidelined troops can help shake the club's mid-season lull.
The Giants started the AFL season 5-0 but have lost four of their past five games and are in danger of slipping out of the top eight.
The recent pain was compounded on Saturday afternoon in Launceston, with the club going down to the in-form Hawks by six points in a final-minute thriller.
"Most teams have had a bit of a lull. We've had a lull," Kingsley said.
"We kind of haven't found our way out of that even though we got a win a fortnight ago (against Geelong).
"You've just got to ride the bumps along the way ... and keep improving as individuals and hope the tide turns. I think it will for our group."
Kingsley said he expects Josh Kelly (calf) to push for a return against Port Adelaide next round, while Jack Buckley (calf) should be fit for selection.
Lachie Ash (calf), Adam Kennedy (hamstring), James Leake (quad), Harry Perryman (hamstring) and Nathan Wardius (shin) are likely to be available over the coming month.
"I expect a few players back in dribs and drabs … six players, maybe seven, over the next three weeks," Kingsley said.
The Giants held the lead with a few minutes to play on Saturday and couldn't fully take advantage of a Hawthorn side that lost ruckman Ned Reeves mid-game.
"I felt like we had the game. We had the opportunity to potentially lock the game away and failed to do so," Kingsley said.
"We had some moments where we were moving the ball well.
"(But) they were able to stifle us. We were a bit patchy again, which was disappointing.
"A couple of little cough-ups allowed them to get some really good entries and score on the back of them."
