Sydney key forward Tom McCartin has been ruled out of Round 4, he sustained a head knock in the last Qtr on Saturday.
The Swans made the call on McCartin with just a 5 day break between Rounds 3 & 4, under the AFL’s new concussion protocol introduced this year a player needs to return to a baseline level of symptoms five days out from a game.
McCartin will be monitored by the Swans in the lead up to Round 5.
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“He was suffering from concussion and he didn’t return to the field so we will monitor him closely over the next few days”
“.. with a short turn around leading into the Bulldogs on Thursday night, he won’t be cleared to play this week.”
“We will be taking a very conservative approach with him.” Swans GM of Football Charlie Gardiner.
McCartin has averaged 6.3 Disposals, 2.7 Marks & 0.7 Goals from his opening 3 games in 2020.
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The Swans will be without another key tall forward this week against the Bulldogs, Hayden McLean provided a target up forward with McCartin in Round 3.
Sam Naismith could make his return in Round 4.
McCartin is not considered an option for season long fantasy.
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