Kennelly Set for Immediate Return
BY FRANK IENCO
THE Sydney Swans say defender Tadhg Kennelly is a chance to play against Richmond next weekend, only days after dislocating his knee against Essendon.
Swans physio Matt Cameron says Kennelly started doing weights with his knee yesterday.
“It looks like he hasn’t done as much damage as he did (to his knee) last year,” Cameron said.
“Last year he injured his medial ligament and his knee cap ligament. This time it’s only the knee cap ligament, so it’s a much shorter recovery time. He may even be okay to play next week.”
Cameron also defended the controversial ANZ Stadium surface, saying the softer ground may have caused less damage for Kennelly.
The Swans physio also had good news on spearhead Barry Hall, who is still recovering from his wrist injury, saying his fitness should be fine by the time his seven-game suspension ends at the end of Round 11.
While Sydney will also monitor the fitness of Nick Malceski, who made miraculous return to senior action last weekend after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, and Nik Fosdike, who has returned to the Swans reserve side following his own knee injury.
