Johnson to play first game for Swans in nearly six years


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Sydney defender Alex Johnson will make his return to senior football this week, 2136 days since he last played in the 2012 grand final.


In one of the feel-good stories of the season, Johnson will be named in the Swans team to face Collingwood in the vital clash at the SCG on Saturday night.


Alex Johnson will make his return to AFL football this Saturday night at the SCG.

Alex Johnson will make his return to AFL football this Saturday night at the SCG.


Photo: Janie Barrett

The defender starred in the Swans’ 2012 premiership win only to rupture his anterior cruciate ligament during the 2013 pre-season. He has undergone five knee reconstructions, seven other operations on his knee and earlier this year had groin surgery, which delayed his start to the season.


Johnson has also had a “one in a million infection” in his knee that prevented his ACL from re-forming.


“Johnson’s story is one of persistence, toughness and courage,” the club said in a statement on Wednesday.


Article source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/driving-blind-20180701-h123xx.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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