Rollicking after their biggest and best win of the AFL season but reeling from yet more injuries, Sydney midfielder George Hewett believes the bye has come at both a good and bad time.
The Swans, who return to the SCG next week for a Friday night showdown with Hawthorn, defeated West Coast by 45 points in round 12.
George Hewett says while the bye gives Swans time to recover, it scuppers their momentum.Credit:AAP
The triumph over the reigning premiers came despite Jarrad McVeigh (hamstring), Jackson Thurlow (concussion) and Colin O'Riordan (concussion) playing no part in the second half.
McVeigh, who missed rounds 4-10 with a quad injury, faces another stint on the sidelines but the extra week should help Thurlow and O'Riordan's chances of facing the Hawks.
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The bye should ensure Swans captain Josh Kennedy (knee) is fit to return against his former side, while Zak Jones (hamstring), Harry Cunningham (adductor) and Kieren Jack (hip) are also in the mix to tackle Hawthorn.
"The bye has come at a good and average time," Hewett said after his team backed up competitive losses to Collingwood and Geelong with a win over West Coast.
"Bad time, (because) you always want to play footy and we're playing well.
"Good time, obviously for the body. We had three blokes injured at halftime (against the Eagles)."
The return of Kennedy and other fit-again stars should help lift the Swans' midfield, a strength in their upset of the Eagles, to another level.
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