Concussion(HDCO)

Timeline

1. 16 Aug

   Occurred

   Concussion sustained in the VFL Round 21 match against Essendon; entered the AFL concussion protocol — at least a week.

   2 fixtures missed
2. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   Sydney report McLean is following the concussion protocol and is a test to play, and the AFL Medical Room FW1 carries him the same way

   Sydney Swans
3. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   Anchored to the qualifying final against Brisbane at the SCG; Sydney had the wildcard round off

   Return revised: 30 Aug → 5 Sept

   Sydney Swans
4. 25 Aug

   Progress update

   Reassessment

   Sydney report McLean is following the concussion protocol and is a test to play, and the AFL Medical Room FW1 carries him the same way Hayden is following the AFL concussion protocol and is a test to play this weekend.

   Sydney Swans
5. 29 Aug

   Returned to play

   Returned via VFL

   Returned after 2 fixtures missed

   Returned through the Sydney VFL side in the elimination final against Port Melbourne, kicking two goals on return from concussion.

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