Forward Joel Amartey has been named to make a welcome return from injury on Saturday afternoon as the Sydney Swans host Melbourne Demons in an SCG blockbuster.

The match has plenty of meaning in the context of the club's season, with a win possibly earning a home final, which is also dependent on results in the Carlton v GWS and Lions v St Kilda fixtures.

Despite sitting out the final quarter last week, Tom Papley will take his place in the forward line, while ruckman Tom Hickey will also line-up for his 150th career game after announcing his retirement earlier this week.

There will be plenty more to cheer for as we celebrate Member Thank You Round and farewell retirees Lance Franklin and Paddy McCartin. 

Franklin will be celebrated at half-time as he takes centre stage with a lap of honour around the SCG, while McCartin will feature pre-game with a special interview.

With the AFLW team preparing for Round One at North Sydney Oval next Sunday, 3 September, members and fans will also have their chance to cheer the players as they are welcomed onto the field pre-game.

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Round 24 - Sydney Swans v Melbourne, SCG - August 27, 3:20pm 

IN: Amartey
OUT: Francis (omitted), Clarke (sub)

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