Aaron vandenBerg is set to play his first AFL game since Round 23, 2016, according to SEN Time On host Sam McClure.

“Aaron vandenBerg, it’s been nearly two years since he played, is set to play his first AFL game since Round 23, 2016, against the Gold Coast Suns on Sunday this week at the MCG,” McClure told SEN Afternoons.

“My understanding is it was announced to team members at training today.

“It’s been a while between drinks but with Jake Melksham going down with a hamstring injury, he comes in.

“You might remember the injury that he initially got was a stress fracture to his heel.

“It was initially supposed to be a six-week injury, it turned into a 18-month injury with all the complications he had with his foot.”

vandenBerg has played 28 games across his career, averaging 15.7 disposals per game.