Key Sydney defender Tom McCartin will make his long-awaited AFL return following a battle with concussion points.
McCartin will likely be chosen for the Swans’ conflict with Richmond on the MCG on Thursday night time.
The 23-year-old sustained a head knock within the Swans’ round-four defeat to Port Adelaide, the identical sport his brother Paddy additionally suffered a concussion.
McCartin returned in spherical seven, however his comeback lasted solely two video games after experiencing complications and concussion signs.
He has been eased again into motion by means of the VFL in latest weeks, however will likely be able to deal with the Tigers after collaborating within the Swans’ captain’s run on Wednesday.
“It’s great to have Tom back,” Swans co-captain Callum Mills mentioned on the MCG.
“He has been really important to us for the last couple of years and for him to get back on track through the reserves and now back in the seniors is awesome.
“He’s been actually diligent with what he wanted to do to get again from the concussion stuff.
“He’s been a super professional and hasn’t put a foot wrong.”
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