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Swans set to welcome back important trio for Suns clash
Paddy McCartin and Tom Hickey are among three key players set to be available for the game against Gold Coast
SYDNEY trio Tom Hickey, Paddy McCartin and Logan McDonald are all in the frame to make their AFL return from injury.
Ruckman Hickey hasn't featured since hurting a knee in round three but the Swans are bullish about his availability for Saturday's game against Gold Coast.
McCartin and McDonald are both tipped to return after missing last weekend's loss to Brisbane because of concussion protocols.
"Paddy and Logan are absolutely right in that (selection) frame," Swans coach John Longmire told reporters on Tuesday.
"They trained today, we expect them to train again on Thursday and be available."
Hickey, who suffered a strain to a medial ligament in a knee, has been in full training since late last week.
"He is a strong chance as well," Longmire said.
"Whilst he is not quite over the line, he has done everything and more that has been asked of him.
"So we wouldn't be surprised if come Thursday he is available."
Utility Harry Cunningham, who has an abdominal strain after the 24-point loss to the Lions, remains in doubt for a Swans outfit buoyed by the re-signing of young gun Justin McInerney.
Paddy McCartin and Tom Hickey are among three key players set to be available for the game against Gold Coast
SYDNEY trio Tom Hickey, Paddy McCartin and Logan McDonald are all in the frame to make their AFL return from injury.
Ruckman Hickey hasn't featured since hurting a knee in round three but the Swans are bullish about his availability for Saturday's game against Gold Coast.
McCartin and McDonald are both tipped to return after missing last weekend's loss to Brisbane because of concussion protocols.
"Paddy and Logan are absolutely right in that (selection) frame," Swans coach John Longmire told reporters on Tuesday.
"They trained today, we expect them to train again on Thursday and be available."
Hickey, who suffered a strain to a medial ligament in a knee, has been in full training since late last week.
"He is a strong chance as well," Longmire said.
"Whilst he is not quite over the line, he has done everything and more that has been asked of him.
"So we wouldn't be surprised if come Thursday he is available."
Utility Harry Cunningham, who has an abdominal strain after the 24-point loss to the Lions, remains in doubt for a Swans outfit buoyed by the re-signing of young gun Justin McInerney.
