The Sydney Swans will welcome back four big names for Saturday afternoon’s clash with Adelaide at the SCG.

Star forward Lance Franklin headlines the inclusions, while Kurt Tippett is set to play his first game against his former club since becoming a Swan.

Tough small Ben McGlynn and experienced defender Ted Richards also strengthen Sydney’s team to tackle the Crows.

Franklin missed the club’s loss to West Coast due to a back injury, while Tippett was also sidelined with a broken hand.

McGlynn made his comeback from a soft-tissue complaint in the NEAFL last weekend and Richards resumes after serving a one-game suspension.

Adelaide: Talia one of two changes

Ruckman Mike Pyke (knee), two-time Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes (personal leave), Xavier Richards (omitted) and Zak Jones (omitted) are out after last weekend’s loss to Eagles.

 

Sydney’s Team Is…

B: Nick Smith, Ted Richards, Rhyce Shaw

HB: Dane Rampe, Heath Grundy, Jeremy Laidler

C: Kieren Jack, Josh Kennedy, Lewis Jetta

HF: Jarrad McVeigh, Sam Reid, Dan Hannebery

F: Isaac Heeney, Lance Franklin, Harry Cunningham

FOL: Toby Nankervis, Luke Parker, Tom Mitchell

INT: Brandon Jack, Jake Lloyd, Ben McGlynn, Kurt Tippett

 

IN: Franklin, Tippett, McGlynn, Richards

OUT: Richards, Goodes, Pyke, Jones