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The forgotten veteran of Greater Western Sydney's midfield could yet return in AFL finals, with Ryan Griffen on the cusp of a comeback.
Griffen broke down in round three and has been on the sidelines for five months.
The former Western Bulldogs skipper won't face Adelaide in Thursday night's qualifying final but his recovery from back-to-back syndesmosis ankle injuries has progressed significantly in recent weeks.
Griffen, provided he trains well this week, will return on Friday.
The Giants and Crows have organised a scratch match between their reserves, whose respective campaigns in the NEAFL and SANFL are over.
It will hand Griffen and other players overlooked in week one of the finals a golden chance to find form and/or match fitness.
Griffen joined GWS in acrimonious circumstances following the 2014 season, requesting a trade after falling out of love with the game as captain of the Bulldogs.
The 31-year-old has since managed 39 games for GWS, with back and hamstring problems limiting his time on the park in 2016.
Jeremy Cameron recently paid tribute to Griffen's work ethic during another frustrating year for the on-baller.
Cameron recently returned from a minor hamstring injury, noting Griffen had been somewhat of an inspiration.
"I was in the rehab group for four weeks. You're beside guys who have been there all year," Cameron said.
"They're the guys doing it the toughest.
"Ryan played two and a half games this year, but he's in there giving it everything.
"It's hard not to train extremely hard."
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