It was an emotional return for luckless Sydney defender Alex Johnson - capped off by a brilliant moment.
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After 1736 days having not completed a game of football, Johnson played for the Swans' NEAFL side - after undergoing five knee reconstructions and countless setbacks since being drafted in 2010.
Johnson's comeback was capped off with a goal in the first quarter, with his teammates mobbing the 25-year-old to show their support.
There is still a long way to go but hopefully Johnson can finally add to the 45 AFL games he has played and become a mainstay in the Sydney backline.
Watch Johnson's amazing moment in the video above.