Knee puts Swans defender out of Demons clash

Versatile defender a late withdrawal from SCG clash with Demons

By Staff writer

THE SYDNEY Swans' defence will be without yet another tall defender after a troublesome knee forced Jeremy Laidler to withdrew from the squad to face Melbourne at the SCG on Sunday.

Laidler will be replaced in the squad by speedy midfielder Harry Cunningham, who was dropped on Thursday.

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