Injury Update: Warner's successful return, Naismith's progress (sydneyswans.com.au)
Warner has played his first return match (in the VFL) on Sunday past. He's now ready to play "a full game". I would suggest that he probably needs to have another match in the VFL (or scratch match) before being considered for senior selection.
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ffs just get him in
Yep I think Chad would benefit us in getting a few more centre clearances - has been good for a few each game he has played - especially his explosive runs out of the centre square.
I'm happy to see him have a week more in reserves. Only because I'd hate to see him underdone and get bunged up again and be missing by rushing him back too quickly. Not doubting his value, but prefer we be a little cautious - we should be able to beat St Kilda with or without him to be honest.
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Earlier in the year I was very much against bringing Gulden back straight away - first year player, 6 weeks without footy, blah blah. The medical and conditioning staff made exactly the right call then, and I trust them to make the right call regarding Warner. They are clearly the best in the business.
Re: Warner's match fitness, if he can contribute > 4 disposals and 1 tackle for the game it will be an upgrade
The AFL site reports that Ryder has been ruled out for this weekend's game, and also that Jack Billings has injured a hamstring and so is also out. (Not sure that the latter is necessarily a positive for us.)
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