Sydney Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh will swap his footy boots for a whiteboard when he coaches the team in this weekend’s NAB Challenge match against Port Adelaide at Blacktown International Sportspark.

In a first of its kind, McVeigh will take the reins as senior coach and be involved in all pre and post-match coaching commitments.

McVeigh, who is on the comeback trail from a knee injury and has aspirations to coach once he finishes playing, will work closely with his assistant coaches comprised of players from each area of the field – defence, midfield and forward – during Saturday’s clash.

McVeigh will speak later this morning and we will bring you more following training on sydneyswans.com.au.