THE Sydney Swans are likely to be bolstered by two big inclusions this week with Lance Franklin and Dan Hannebery both in line to return for the clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.

Speaking to media on Monday afternoon, coach John Longmire confirmed that Franklin, who was a late withdrawal from Friday night’s win over Essendon with knee soreness, pulled up well after training this weekend, while Hannebery, who has missed six weeks with an ankle injury, is also on track to play against the Power.

“We expect (Franklin) to play,” Longmire told reporters on Monday.

“He’s pulled up well and is moving well today, and we expect him to train this week and play on Saturday against Port.

“We’d expect (Hannebery) to be along the same lines.

“He’s done all the training that he’s been required to do.

“He trained really hard yesterday and we expect him to train this week and be available to play this week as well.”

Despite being sidelined for five matches, Longmire said Hannebery would most likely slot straight back into the senior side, rather than spending a week in the reserves to get up to speed.

“He’s been training for a couple of weeks now and he’s been doing everything that’s been required of him,” he said.

“He’s an important player to get back in our team, so there would want to be a strong argument I guess to keep him out of the team.

“He’s a naturally fit player and he’s an extremely good endurance runner.

“If he’s available for selection then he’ll be pushing pretty hard to get in the senior team.”