O’Meara’s finally back

HAWTHORN star Jaeger O’Meara will make his longanticipated AFL return after being named to face Carlton.

The gun recruit will play his first game since Round 6 after overcoming a lingering knee injury, while goalsneak Paul Puopolo will return from a groin complaint.

Former Sun O’Meara is one of several big inclusions for the penultimate round of the home- and-away season.

Sydney will welcome back skipper Josh Kennedy for tonight’s blockbuster clash with Adelaide, with St Kilda’s Nick Riewoldt also returning.