Braeden Campbell Biography

Braeden Campbell is set to provide Sydney with a timely boost when he makes his long-awaited return against Adelaide.

The influential utility will play his first AFL game of the season in Friday night's SCG clash as the second-placed Swans look to bounce back from last week's dismal loss to Fremantle.

Campbell had been sidelined with a stress fracture in his shin since February, before playing in the VFL last week for his first football minutes of the year.

Braeden Campbell is sidelined indefinitely after suffering a stress fracture in his shin.

"The club will seek external specialist advice due to to the complex nature of the injury," the Swans said in a statement.

"Timelines for Campbell's return to play will be determined following these consultations."

Braeden Campbell is the round 2 AFL Rising Star nominee after gathering 25 disposals, including 21 kicks and six marks, in the Swans' 33-point win over Adelaide.

He also notched up more than 700 metres gained, placing him in the top handful of players across the weekend.

Braeden Campbell makes his AFL debut for Sydney at the Gabba with 12 disposals (6 kicks and 6 handballs), 2 marks and 2 tackles in a 31-point win over Brisbane.

Sydney select Braeden Campbell with pick No.5 in the 2020 National Draft.

Sydney Swans academy prospect Braeden Campbell could end up being an early pick in this year's NAB AFL Draft thanks to his brilliant speed and game-breaking abilities

Campbell trained with the Swans last year and has been involved on and off with the club's program in recent years as a member of their Academy. They'll get first access to the local half-forward/midfielder at this year's NAB AFL Draft.

"I did pre-season with the Sydney Swans and that was a week training with them and I learned what level the skills need to be at, how much it changes from under-18s footy to seniors footy, and they've really helped me," Campbell said.

"The Swans have been awesome and provided me with every opportunity to hopefully get drafted and be put on their list. Doing pre-season an training sessions with them, and then with the under-18s Academy, it's been unreal as we're a really tight group."