Injury-plagued Swan Alex Johnson is providing some timely inspiration for his Sydney AFL teammates heading into the finals.The classy defender hasnt added to his tally of 45 senior games since the clubs 2012 grand final win over Hawthorn.He played in every game that season, but has since undergone five knee reconstructions and several other operations.In the past four years hes made just one brief reserves appearance in a NEAFL game in which he re-injured his knee in round one of the 2014 season.To the joy of his watching teammates, 24-year-old Johnson ran laps of the SCG on Wednesday, his first run outside on grass for 906 days.They gave him a round of applause before he set out on his first lap of the iconic ground and at the end of each circuit.Hes been through an extraordinary journey and weve sort of witnessed a lot of the lows that hes been through over the past few years, midfielder Kieren Jack said.He didnt know that we were all going to come out and watch him.He did a couple of five minute runs and it was just great to see him with a smile on his face out on the SCG running around again.It was great for him to do and it was great for us to see.Johnson has spent this year and part of last season working as a backline coach for the Swans reserves.Jack said the Swans had drawn inspiration from Johnsons efforts on Wednesday as they prepared to face GWS Giants in Saturdays qualifying final.Alex has inspired us throughout this journey, his attitude, the way he comes in and presents himself, Jack said.He gives energy all the time which is a really hard thing to do for someone thats in his position.Whenever some of the players are feeling a bit down, you gain inspiration from what he does. C.J. Miles Jersey . The 28-year-old from Calgary matched his career best after missing just one shot in his two rounds of shooting in the mens 10-kilometre sprint competition. Smith finished in 23 minutes 15. Norman Powell Jersey .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. https://www.raptorsrookiesshop.com/Delon-Wright-City-Edition-Jersey/ . Kozun faked to the forehand and beat Monsters starter, Calvin Pickard, pad side in the second round for the winner. Spencer Abbott also scored in the shootout for the Marlies (25-13-4). Dewan Hernandez Raptors Jersey . The Olympic champion curler and TSN curling analyst immediately went online to look at the Halls long list of honoured members. Thats when the enormity of the honour sunk in. Fred VanVleet Raptors Jersey . Siddikur, whose previous win on the circuit came in Brunei three years ago, finished his bogey-free round with a birdie on the 18th for a total of 17-under 199. Indias Shiv Chowrasia, who has finished runner-up in this tournament twice, was in second place after a 66. MIAMI -- Former Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez is rejoining them as third base coach for manager Don Mattingly.The Marlins also announced the hiring Tuesday of former major leaguer Mike Pagliarulo as hitting coach to replace home run king Barry Bonds, who was fired last month after one season.Gonzalez managed the Florida Marlins in 2007-2010 before being fired by Jeffrey Looria, who is still the teams owner.dddddddddddd Gonzalez managed the Atlanta Braves for six years until he was fired after this seasons 9-28 start.Gonzalez led the Marlins to winning records in 2008-09, and they havent had a winning season since. ' ' '