Michael O'Loughlin in doubt for Swans opener (v. Saints)

[markinUSA]

SYDNEY'S all-time leading AFL games record holder Michael O'Loughlin is battling to be fit in time for the start of the new season.

The 32-year-old full forward, entering his 15th campaign for the Swans, was one of nine Sydney players to undergo off-season surgery.

While the majority of those operated on were scheduled to resume running either this week or next, O'Loughlin is still several weeks away from resuming full training.

O'Loughlin, who has chalked up 286 games for the club and is their second highest ever goalkicker with 497, is the only player on the roster who is currently in danger of missing the opening round fixture against St Kilda on March 28.

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[Armoooo]

Hmm, that would make their forward line interesting wouldn't it...


HF: ---- ---- ----
FF: ---- Hall ----

[Otiman]

round 1 is the best time to play the swans, they're notoriously slow starters.

Look at our 1 point win in round 1 last year, compared to the <i dont want to know> point drubbing in round 13ish.

[saintspremiers]

The prick should've retired by now.

I wish him a slow and prolonged recovery.

Hopefully his mate Bazza can go a few rounds in the ring over the next few months and get himself out of action also.