AJ Watch

[barry]

Nah, give him some game time this week and Canberra to build a bit of confidence, then full game in the NEAFL for Gold Coast.

Its not going to generate a big crowd. Only die-hards like us can remember him.

[Thunder Shaker]

Any chance we will get to see the interview on our website?

The interview is included at the bottom of this article: Forgotten Swan on the verge of famous comeback

[mattybloods]

Curtain raiser at SCG please. Can't believe its happening!

[Go Swannies]

Can't believe its happening!

Me too - tears in the eyes. Simply amazing.

[stevoswan]

It will be a somewhat emotional return to say the least.....boy I hope it goes well and continues for years to come! Go Alex!!

[Industrial Fan]

I remember Kinnear Beatson did a long interview on a podcast where he was asked the typical about mining gold with later picks in the draft. Parker, Hanners, etc. He was quick to add Johnson to the list and implied that he was probably the pick of the bunch.

Cant wait to see him back in action. It's amazing he's persevered to this point, irrespective of how it goes from here on.

[Vonsteinman]

Only die-hards like us can remember him.

Not sure what impact his NEAFL return would have on crowd numbers, hoewever this statement is woefully inaccurate.

[liz]

Swans make rookie list changes - sydneyswans.com.au

Although the above article doesn't explicitly state it, it does sound like AJ has been removed from the LTIL, which then required the shuffling of Melican into Cameron's spot and the unfortunate Edwards back to the rookie list.

[Thunder Shaker]

I hope the Swans remember to do [the rookie list and long term injury list] paperwork here. There could be repercussions later such as fines.

That was quick.

Swans make rookie list changes

The Sydney Swans have returned Shaun Edwards to the rookie list upgrading defender Lewis Melican to the clubs senior list.

Melican has been a standout across the backline this season playing eight matches in his third season at the Club.

The 20-year-old defender has been placed on the senior list in place of injured ruckman Darcy Cameron who has been placed on the long-term injury list.

So let's see - promoted Melican, demoted Edwards, placed Cameron on long term injury list.

To me, that looks like they're freeing up space to remove Johnson officially from the long-term injury list. Please let it be so!

[707]

It does say Edwards "returned to the rookie list" which means AJ has come off the LTI or we are clearing the decks for it to happen.

Let's not forget that we need to re-sign Melican, to the senior list by end of season. So that's Reid, Jones and Melican need signing.

[Go Swannies]

Just got this:

After 1736 days on the sidelines, Alex Johnson will line up for the Sydney Swans in Saturday?s NEAFL clash with the Canberra Demons at Manuka Oval.
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It?s been some journey for Johnson to return to playing after rupturing his ACL in the 2013 pre-season competition ? just five months after starring in the Club?s 2012 premiership.
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The 25-year-old has had to overcome five knee reconstructions, 12 operations, a rare infection and myriad setbacks along the way, and has not played a senior match since the 2012 Grand Final ? four years, nine months and two days ago.
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A much-loved character among his teammates, Johnson has shown unrivalled resilience and toughness, and has never given up hope of returning to the playing arena.
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?It is just something within me that I have been able to keep positive and keep everything in perspective,? Johnson said.
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?There are a lot of people a lot worse off than me in the world and I have still had a really good job over the last few years where I come to work with really good people and keep fit for a living.
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?I have always had that goal of returning to the field and that is what I want to achieve.?

[WauchopeAnalyst]

AJ is in. Welcome back.

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[Pmcc2911]

Huge

[ugg]

No live stream of this but hopefully the club will have some footage.

[mattybloods]

No live stream of this but hopefully the club will have some footage.

I hate that every game isn't streamed!!! Just to run out on the park will be huge, hope there's a big crowd cheering him on