Having served his three weeks on the sidelines to allow his broken ribs to heal, Michael Long is set to return to the seniors this Friday for the big clash against St Kilda. Kevin Sheedy, in addressing the media after training at Windy Hill tonight, indicated that Michael was ready to return.

Michael suffered three broken ribs after a physical, but legal, tackle from West Coast's Drew Banfield in Perth in Round 4. Michael's will be a welcome return after starting the season in such devastating form.