Axel at training today ...
Nathan Foley is inching closer to an AFL return, with the midfielder set to appear in the VFL in the next few weeks.
The 27-year-old trained with the team on Tuesday at Punt Road after increasing his workload over the last week.
McGuane said Foley, who has not played since round 10 last year because of an achilles injury, was likely to play a half in the VFL next week.
The club's medical staff is being more cautious and has pencilled in round four in the VFL as his likely return.
Either way, the rugged midfielder appears to be close to the end of a long and frustrating rehabilitation from a nasty injury.
"It's exciting for us, especially when we're talking about clearances and stuff like that," McGuane said.
"He was one of our stars before he had the achilles problem and I'm sure he'll come back and be a very good player for us.
"He's a very humble guy but a really great guy and the way he carries himself around the club … he's had so many horrible injuries.
"Hopefully this is the end of it for him and he can really come back and enjoy the rest of his career."
Source:
AFL website
