Darcy Parish is eyeing off a return to play in around three weeks’ time as he progresses in his recovery from a calf injury.

Sidelined since round 11, the midfielder’s comeback could provide a timely boost for the Bombers entering the business end of the home-and-away campaign.

Mid-season draftee Saad El-Hawli is also tracking well in his recovery from a syndesmosis injury, expected to return to action in 4-5 weeks time.

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