Dawes, Byrnes join Demon leaders

Former Magpie Chris Dawes joins Melbourne pre-season training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

MELBOURNE recruits Chris Dawes and Shannon Byrnes have walked straight into the Demons' leadership group for 2013.

The Dees announced today they would have a nine-player leadership group this season, with youngsters Jack Grimes and Jack Trengove to continue as co-captains.

The other addition to last year's leadership team is 22-year-old midfielder Jordie McKenzie.

The full group is: Grimes (co-captain), Trengove (co-captain), Nathan Jones (vice-captain), Shannon Byrnes, Mitch Clark, Chris Dawes, James Frawley, Colin Garland and McKenzie.

Clint Bartram (retired) and ruckman Mark Jamar are the two members of the 2012 leadership group that are not part of this year's group.

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Coach Mark Neeld said the changes reflected strong competition among the playing group for leadership positions.

Players were chosen based on input from coaches, players and senior staff assessing players on 10 leadership categories including character and competitiveness.

"Jordie McKenzie continues his great story, coming from the rookie list to where he is now. Jordie's work ethic, competiveness and attention to detail have earned him this position," Neeld said.

"We are also pleased at the impact of Shannon Byrnes and Chris Dawes since their arrival. Their leadership and experience was one of the reasons we pursued them during the free agency and trade periods.

"Both Jack Grimes and Jack Trengove experienced a challenging year in 2012, but in their first year as captains, we were very happy with their development and have full confidence that this will continue in 2013."

Neeld said Jamar was disappointed to miss out on this year's leadership group but "handled it like a professional".

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Yarran puts faith in Mick's plan

Carlton defender Chris Yarran is happy with life under new coach Mick Malthouse. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

CARLTON speedster Chris Yarran has lifted the lid on the Blues' recipe for success under new coach Mick Malthouse.

Yarran hinted a return of Malthouse's boundary at all costs game plan which led Collingwood to premiership glory in 2010.

"Mick is all about everything on the boundary line," Yarran told SEN radio this morning.

"We'll take his game style and hopefully it can take us to the finals."

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Yarran, grounded by toe injuries last year, revealed his plans of moving further up the ground adding to the Blues' engine room.

"I feel totally fitter this year than what I was last year... hopefully I can try and crack into that midfield next year and help Juddy (Chris Judd) and Simmo (Kade Simpson) out," Yarran said.

The rebounding defender said the Blues had endured a tough, but controlled, pre-season with Malthouse at the helm.

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"Last year Ratts (Brett Ratten) was all about, I think personally, just whacking each other (at training) and guys were getting into little (injury) niggles here and there but Mick's come in now and (brought) really good attitude to look after each other at training but train hard - not tentative - but to get the most out of ourselves."

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Smart takes senior Crows post

Nigel Smart at Variety SA with chairwoman Nicola Haack. Picture: Mark Brake Source: The Advertiser

Nigel Smart with the 1998 premiership cup. Picture: Mark Brake Source: The Advertiser

ADELAIDE has appointed deputy chairman and former All-Australian full-back Nigel Smart as the club's new chief operating officer.

Club chairman Rob Chapman today said Smart would fill the key off-field position -- made vacant by former Channel 9 boss Mark Colson's move to Tasmania.

"Nigel Smart is highly accomplished and brings to our club an irresistible blend of achievement as a manager, businessman and footballer,'' Chapman said.

"Nigel knows business and he knows football. He has a record of success both inside and outside the Adelaide Football Club as a leader of people and builder of businesses. We chose him in an exacting national selection process from a first-class field of candidates.''

Smart's appointment fills an existing vacancy and is not related to the shuffle at the top following the suspension of CEO Steven Trigg for his involvement in the Kurt Tippett saga.

Chapman said Smart, who has been deputy chairman since 2009, would immediately step down from the Crows board.

Smart joins the Crows from children's charity Variety, where he was chief executive.

"I look forward to continuing to do all that I can to contribute to the success of our great club,'' Smart said.

"The Crows and its people -- players, staff and supporters -- have been at the centre of my life for the greater part of it. I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to return here as a leader of a terrific group of people, many of whom I have grown up with and admire tremendously.''

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Smart played 278 games for the Crows from 1991-2004 and was vice-captain in the premiership years of 1997 and 98 and again in 1999. He was an All-Australian in his first year of AFL and again in 1993 and 1998.

He served on the AFL Players Association's executive board throughout his playing career.

Smart's previous business posts during the past 20 years include national sales and marketing manager with the Jobs Statewide Group, national business development manager of Disability Works Australia, network development manager SA/NT for the Toyota Motor Corporation and sales and sponsorship manager SA/NT for Lion Nathan Australia.

He holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Adelaide's Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from the Flinders University.

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Pies plug leaky defence

Scott Pendlebury and Dane Swan get a little rough at a Collingwood training session at Gosh's Paddock. Picture: Nicole Garmston. Source: Herald Sun

COLLINGWOOD wants to stop the bleeding in the back half which undermined its premiership ambitions last season.

After revolutionising the game with its famed "press" tactics in 2010-11, the Pies pressure weakened last season, prompting a thorough review of the team's defensive operations over summer.

According to Champion Data, Collingwood was ranked No.1 for time the ball spent inside forward-50m in 2010 and 2011, but slid to 11th last year, when they were beaten by premier Sydney in the preliminary final.

While the early-season return of key backman Lachlan Keeffe from a knee reconstruction will help defend the back-50m, the Pies have also zeroed in on how they protect the ball up the ground.

Coach Nathan Buckley said yesterday the Pies wanted to put the brakes on the opposition's scoring in 2013.

"We had heavy scores against, especially against good opponents, which we've clearly identified in our review," Buckley said.

"We allowed too many scores per percentage of inside 50s and we allowed too many inside 50s, so it's definitely a focus of ours.

"We need to be able to slow the opposition ball movement down a bit better than we did in 2012.

"Good defensive sides are generally good transition sides - sides that can be aggressive on both sides of the ball.

"We are practicing that and we'll get a chance to practice that in real time in the NAB Cup and early in the season."

Nick Maxwell, who is critical to the defensive setup with the aerial support he provides teammates, is again set to lead the Pies this year.

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Buckley said although the leadership process was still incomplete, Maxwell had his vote.

"Personally, I've got no reason why Maxy wouldn't be (captain)," Buckley said.

Dale Thomas has removed the moon boot from his recovering ankle, but won't train with the main squad for another three weeks.

First-choice ruckman Darren Jolly is continuing an impressive pre-season but Buckley lauded the impact new tall recruits Ben Hudson and Quinten Lynch had had some arriving at Lexus Centre.

"Ben Hudson has been fantastic, he brings a bit of mongrel into the way that our big fellas go about it," he said.

"I think already that's starting to rub off on our younger talls and we're looking forward to that continuing."

Lynch lost his place in the Eagles' side last season but is set to play a key role in attack for the Pies, as a ruck-forward replacement for new Demon Chris Dawes.

Buckley said Lynch's work ethic had been so strong he needed to be "held back" over summer.

"He's been great, he's a work horse and he's everything we thought we were recruiting," Buckley said.

"You need to put a leash on him.

"If you said we've got 20 x 400m and we're only going to give you 15 seconds break in between, he would put his foot on the line and put his head down and get ready to run. There's no questions."

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Surgery for Port forward

Port Adelaide forward Cameron Hitchcock has suffered another injury setback. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser

PORT Adelaide hopes small forward Cameron Hitchcock will recover from foot surgery in time to play in the NAB Cup.

Hitchcock will not be able to run for two weeks after surgery to fix plantar fasciitis - inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of his foot.

"He has had plantar fascia soreness in the last week," Port football manager Peter Rohde told the club website.

"He managed training on Monday but is still sore and we've planned to have him undergo surgery.

"He won't run for two weeks and will resume full training after about four.

"We think it's likely he'll be available for the opening week of the NAB Cup."

Hitchcock has had a cursed run with injuries since making his AFL debut in 2010, with shoulder and hamstring problems restricting him to two matches last season.

The news comes as Port defender Alipate Carlile is in the shape of his life as he readies himself to lead Port Adelaide's reshaped backline this season.

The key defender endured a rocky 2012 season, getting axed from the Power line-up for failing a skinfolds test mid-season and battling to find consistency on his return from the SANFL.

But the arrival of new coach Ken Hinkley at Alberton appears to have shocked the at times laconic backman into action, with Carlile reaching peak fitness this summer.

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Even a holiday to Fiji for his mother's 50th birthday failed to halt the 25-year-old's momentum, who was yesterday spotted tearing up the track in Port's training session at Alberton.

"Bobby Carlile has really stepped up this year," Port defensive coach Matthew Nicks said. "He's in the best nick I've seen since I arrived at the club. It's fantastic to see him working hard and getting results for it as well."

Nicks said the clean slate created by Hinkley's arrival was spurring on the playing group. "I think that's probably the best part about our group this year, there are no givens," Nicks said. "Everyone has to earn their spot and Bobby knows that."

The departures of Troy Chaplin, Danyle Pearce and Jacob Surjan mean Carlile is now the sixth-most experienced player on Port's list with 111 career games.

He faces a defining year alongside fellow defensive mainstay Jackson Trengove as they look to make the transition from emerging players to full-blown on-field leaders.

"Trying to get that consistency back in my game (is) one of my main goals," Carlile told his club's website.

"(I'm) wanting to help the back six settle and get as much improvement as we can next year and try to get some wins on the board."

Carlile credited Hinkley for instilling new discipline at Alberton.

Exciting forward Cam Hitchcock had surgery yesterday to relieve plantar fascia in his foot. The club expects he will resume running "in a few weeks" and should be available for the Power's NAB Cup campaign.

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Sport's 10 biggest chokes

Watch how a series of missed chances by the Melbourne Stars handed the Perth Scorchers a thrilling win, and a place in the Big Bash final

Sam Stosur during her Australian Open meltdown. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

SAM Stosur and the Melbourne Stars have joined an elite club of sports stars to suffer a mental meltdown on the biggest stage.

The Aussie world No.9 conceded "it probably was a bit of a choke" after she surrendered a 5-2 lead in the deciding set to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against China's Jie Zheng yesterday.

That may have been a slight understatement after a flood of unforced errors condemning Stosur to another early exit.

But she isn't the first star to forget how to win when the spotlight is turned on them.

Scientists say what happens when athletes choke is pretty simple - they start thinking too much about what they normally do on instinct.

That creates mistakes, which ramp up the pressure, increasing anxiety and creating a deadly spiral. Shots Stosur makes a thousand times at practice without thinking suddenly become a huge mental challenge.

"You make an error and you tighten up. Unfortunately, it kept happening point after point. Crazy things pop into your head," Stosur said.

"You start not wanting to miss instead of making the winner."

If it makes you feel any better Sam, choking can happen to all of us - think of the time you're stuck in busy traffic and suddenly forget how to parallel park. But luckily for the rest of us, the world isn't watching.

Here are 10 other athletes who are remembered for the wrong reasons:

10. Melbourne Stars (2012-13 Big Bash League)

A score of 183 should have been enough to get the Stars into the BBL final but a combination of rain, great Perth Scorchers batting and a calamitous final over condemned them to a heartbreaking defeat at the WACA Ground last night. Chasing a revised total of 139 in 13 overs, Perth needed 10 from the final over, bowled by James Faulkner - standing in as captain for Shane Warne for some reason (we think it was something to do with over rates). Mike Hussey was dropped on the first ball of the over but still needed three from the final delivery when the Stars inexplicably conceded a no-ball - Faulkner stepped over the line but the ball would have been illegal anyway because there were too few fielders inside the circle. Hussey smashed the extra ball to the fence. Game over.

Melbourne Stars players Shane Warne, Luke Wright and Peter Handscomb react after what should have been the final ball against the Perth Scorchers is called a no-ball. Source: Getty Images

9. Port Adelaide (2003 AFL finals)

Port was minor premier in 2002 but failed to make the Grand Final, and 2003 was supposed to be about redemption. The Power finished the home-and-away season three games clear on top of the ladder, then imploded against Sydney at home in the first qualifying final. Port rebounded to defeat Essendon the next week but fell short of Collingwood in the preliminary final. They would have to wait 12 months to banish the "choker" tag with coach Mark Williams making a not-so subtle choking gesture with his tie in the final quarter of Port's win against the Brisbane Lions.

Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams proves that Port is no choker at the end of the 2004 AFL Grand Final. Picture: Fiona Hamilton Source: Herald Sun

8. Richmond (v Gold Coast 2012)

The Tigers made an art form of losing from winning positions last AFL season, but the clear lowlight came against the Suns in Cairns. The Tigers led the Suns - which had a 0-14 season record - by 10 points with less than a minute remaining, then came what Paul Roos called "the worst 47 seconds in footy". A simple dropped chest mark led to a Gold Coast goal and somehow the ball ended up with NRL convert Karmichael Hunt as the siren sounded. His shot never looked like missing.

7. Lolo Jones (2008 Olympics)

The pin-up girl of the American track team and hot favourite for the 100m hurtleds was just metres from fulfilling her destiny when she clipped the final hurdle and stumbled across the line in seventh place. Jones collapsed in tears as little-known Australian Sally McLellan claimed a surprise silver medal. Jones returned in 2012 and finished fourth in the final.

Aussie Sally McLellan (Sally Pearson) races to a silver medal in the 2008 Olympics while favourite Lolo Jones (left) crashes on the final hurdle. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun

6. Adam Scott (2012 British Open)

The Australian led by four shots going into the final day and despite a wobbly start, when he bogeyed two of the first three holes, Scott still held a four-shot lead with four holes to play. He finished with four straight bogies, including finding a fairway bunker and brushing the cup with his putt for par on the 18th, to hand victory to South African Ernie Els. 

Adam Scott missing a putt on the 18th green at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf club during the final round of the 2012 British Open Golf Championship. Source: AP

5. Socceroos (1997 World Cup qualifier)

The Aussies can blame serial pest Peter Hore for crumbling against Iran at the MCG. The Socceroos were on the verge of a first World Cup appearance in 24 years, leading 2-0 when Hore jumped the fence and damaged the net. The interruption snapped Australia's concentration and the Socceroos conceded two goals in three minutes to fall short on the away goals rule.

4. Bill Buckner (1986 World Series)

Buckner's name is synonymous with choking in US sports.

Boston was leading the heavily favoured New York Mets three games to two when game six of the series went into extra innings. The Sox took a two-run lead and all seemed lost for the Mets - players were in the locker-room preparing for post-season celebrations when a series of Sox mistakes allowed them to tie the game. Then Mookie Wilson hit a slow ball along the ground to Buckner and took off for first base. Buckner bungled the fielding attempt so badly the ball rolled through his legs and into right field, allowing Ray Knight to score the winning run.

The agony was compounded when the Mets came from behind to win game seven and the World Series - extending the curse of the Bambino to 68 years.

3. Greg Norman (1996 US Masters)

The Great White Shark was world No.1 for all of 1996, but became known for losing the unloseable. In his biggest meltdown he entered the final day with a commanding lead over Nick Faldo only to see shots spin back off the green and tee shots disappear into the water. Norman finished with a 78 - after shooting a 63 on the first day - to turn a six-shot lead into a five-stroke defeat to Englishman Nick Faldo.

2. Jean Van de Velde (1999 British Open)

The French golfer arrived at the 18th tee needing only a double-bogey to score an upset major win. What happened next almost defies belief. First Van de Velde drove his first shot into the rough. He could have played safe and knocked the ball out of trouble, but chose to shoot for the green and the ball rebounded off a grandstand into knee-high grass. Shot No.3 lobbed into the Barry Burn, a water hazard beside the 18th green.

As the world watched in disbelief, Van de Vende took off his shoes and socks and waded into the water, weighing up trying to hit out before opting to take a penalty instead - then hitting his next shot into a bunker. From there he remarkably blasted to within 2m of the hole and made the putt, but the triple-bogey seven put him into a three-way tie. Van de Velde completed one of sport's greatest meltdowns by losing the playoff to Paul Lawrie. 

1. Jana Navotna (1993 Wimbledon final)

Who won the women's singles at Wimbledon in 1998? Points for you if you guessed Jana Navotna. But everyone knows what happened to the Czech five years earlier, when she led Steffi Graf 6-7 6-1 4-1 and 40-30 only to double-fault and lose her nerve - and the next five games in little more than 10 minutes. After the match she collapsed sobbing into the arms of the Duchess of Kent.

The Duchess of Kent consoles Jana Navotna after she broke down in tears upon receiving the loser's trophy following the 1993 Wimbledon women's singles final. Source: Herald Sun

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Morabito hopes for LARS

It could be more heartbreak for Fremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito after suffering a knee injury at the Dockers' first training session of 2013.

Anthony Morabito is considering his future after suffering a third serious knee injury. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: HWT Image Library

FREMANTLE midfielder Anthony Morabito will have LARS surgery in a bid to save his career after a third serious knee injury.

Sources close to the young Docker said he was considering his future and could give the game away after his devastating run of knee injuries.

But the Dockers said today Morabito would try the controversial procedure, which has allowed players including David Rodan and Nick Malceski to return to action within half a season.

"Anthony really just needed some time and space to weigh up his surgery options," Fremantle football manager Chris Bond said.

"After discussions with people close to him, the football club and medical experts, Anthony has decided that this surgery will give him the best chance to resume his playing career."

Morabito will fly to Sydney early next week for the procedure.

Last night a source close to Morabito said he was in two minds about attempting another comeback.

"He's changing his mind on a daily basis.

"After two years of rehab, he doesn't know if he wants to do another year of it.''

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The No.4 draft pick has not played since his excellent debut season in 2010.

Morabito missed the 2011 season with a left knee reconstruction after a pre-season mishap, then re-injured the knee when he was preparing for a return to the field in mid-2012.

Last week he tore the graft on his repaired left anterior cruciate ligament in a training drill.
 

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Morabito opts for LARS surgery

Anthony Morabito (left) will have LARS surgery in an attempt to save his AFL career. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: HWT Image Library

FIRST: How The Sunday Times flagged LARS treatment for Anthony Morabito last weekend. Source: PerthNow

THE father of Anthony Morabito says the young Docker almost gave football away before deciding to undergo LARS surgery.

Fremantle today announced the No.4 draft pick will have surgery next week after tearing his ACL for a third time last week.

Morabito's father Vince said it was a difficult call for his 21-year-old son.

"That was one of decisions he needed to make - whether to give it away or give it another shot," Morabito Sr said.

"Because one of the hardest things for him is that he hasn't fulfilled his dream, so that's the other thing that is driving him as well.

"He was pretty close (to retirement), but he made the decision to play on, we didn't push him into it.

"I just told him whatever he wants to do, the decision was his. He had to be happy with it and not make a decision to please anyone.

"We're pleased everything has fallen into place and we'll support him to the full."

The 21-year-old last week reinjured the left knee he had twice had reconstructed in the past two years, suffering a tear in the graft of the ligament during an attempted tackle.

Having previously had two traditional reconstructions, Morabito and the club elected to use the LARS procedure, with the youngster to fly over east for surgery next week.

The Sunday Times last week revealed Morabito had spoken with LARS pioneers Nick Malceski and Luke Webster about the merits of the procedure.

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The controversial procedure has allowed players including David Rodan and Nick Malceski to return to action within half a season, but Fremantle football operations manager Chris Bond said it was too early to plot a return date for the midfielder.

"Anthony really just needed some time and space to weigh up his surgery options," he said.

"After discussions with people close to him and the football club, Anthony has decided that this surgery will give him the best chance to resume his playing career.

"Obviously with LARS there's a shorter time frame with coming back, but we think he just needs to get back from the surgery and make sure that everything is OK first.

"We'll see how he recovers from that and then we'll have a better idea."

Morabito missed the 2011 season with a left knee reconstruction after a pre-season mishap, then re-injured the knee when he was preparing for a return to the field in mid-2012.

Last week he tore the graft on his repaired left anterior cruciate ligament in a training drill.

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Lake on first and final warning

Hawthorn recruit Brian Lake has apologised after he was booked by police for being drunk in a public place on Saturday night. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source: Herald Sun

HAWTHORN has warned prized recruit Brian Lake he cannot afford a repeat of the drunken arrest which landed him in a police cell on Saturday night.

An embarrassed Lake conceded he had to win back respect from his new teammates after fronting the leadership group and coaching staff to explain the late-night incident involving his wife in Sorrento.

The Hawks decided against imposing a ban or suspension, instead ordering the defender to front the club's efforts to help bushfire victims in Tasmania as punishment.

It has been an awful start to the new year for the premiership favourites, with second-year midfielder Alex Woodward requiring a second reconstruction on his right knee.

The onball hard-nut tore the graft in his repaired ACL ligament during an awkward fall at training yesterday.

The devastated 19-year-old laid on the turf for minutes before leaving the ground in tears with trainers.

While Woodward faces another agonising year on the sidelines, an apologetic Lake resumed training yesterday intent on regaining his teammates' trust.

The two-time All-Australian backman admitted his arrest was a setback after an otherwise promising pre-season.

"As a mature player for the Hawthorn Football Club, I should know better about times of leaving places as I did Saturday night," Lake said.

"As you can understand, it's very embarrassing.

"I've worked my butt off for three months to get my body right. To have too many drinks on the weekend, yes I've taken a step back.

"There's no credits in the bank. I'll gain them by training hard."

Hawthorn coaching director Chris Fagan said Lake had been upfront and remorseful about the incident, but could ill-afford a repeat.

"We are very disappointed with what happened, we don't expect our players to be in situations like that," Fagan said.

"We expect this to be a once-off for Brian. There is a little bit of respect he needs to earn back from the rest of the group now which I'm sure he will do."

The Hawks traded picks No.21 and 41 to Western Bulldogs for Lake and pick No.27, hopeful his strong marking and rebounding game would add the missing ingredient to their premiership quest.

After battling serious knee problems in his final years at the Dogs, Lake said he was in top physical condition.

"My knee is feeling is fantastic. The shape I'm in at the moment is probably the best it's been in a very long time," he said.

The club has vowed to support Woodward, who was the 53rd pick in the 2011 national draft.
 

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Knee will be Goodes to go

Sydney Swans captain Adam Goodes is on the comeback trail from a knee injury and is confident of being fit for Round 1. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Daily Telegraph

SWANS captain Adam Goodes admits he is underdone after a pre-season dominated by rehabilitation on an injured knee, but remains confident of being ready for the season opener in March.

Goodes said he would do whatever it takes to be ready for the Round 1 clash with GWS at ANZ Stadium.

The dual Brownlow medallist, who turned 33 last week, partially tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sydney's epic grand final win.

Goodes was unable to do any serious training until eight weeks after their premiership celebrations. He will not return to full training with teammates for another five weeks as he continues to ramp up his rehabilitation.

"No pain. No swelling. Nothing to worry about. Just got to get back to the fitness that everyone else is at," Goodes said.

"Every year offers different challenges. Coming back with a premiership medallion makes you feel pretty good about having a sore knee.

"I've been around footy for 15 years. You have to deal with a lot of different things throughout pre-season and you know what you have to do to get yourself right for Round 1.

"I know what I have to do to be ready before we play GWS. There's no worries about am I going to be fit enough.

"It's feeling good. I'm very comfortable. I'm looking forward to getting back to training with the rest of the crew in a couple of weeks."

Summer Barometer: Swans' injury and training latest

Goodes has spent the pre-season in the rehab group alongside defender Martin Mattner (hip), speedster Gary Rohan (leg), midfielder Nick Smith (knee), promising talent Tom Mitchell (knee), grand final hard luck story Ben McGlynn (hamstring) and full-back Ted Richards (ankle).

While his straight-line running has been promising, Goodes has been reduced to limited agility work and direction changing.

His average session has involved running for half an hour, an hour on the cross-trainer in the gym followed by a 1.5km swim.

Goodes will be among 20 big names at the Cadbury Super Team Family Day at Skoda Stadium on Australia Day. He will run a clinic and scratch match with his fellow AFL stars on the day, which is being held in western Sydney for the second year in a row after a Quakers Hill resident won a promotion to have the event hosted in their home town.
 

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