COLLINGWOOD champion Dane Swan has confirmed he will pull on the boots for his local club next season.

Speaking on Triple M radio this morning, Swan said he would return to his junior club Westmeadows in the Essendon District Football League.

However, he will also balance travel commitments as part of a new business venture.

“I’ll probably sign with Westmeadows, my old club,” he said.

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“It doesn’t mean I’ll play every week, as I’ll be travelling. I’ll give something back to them … It’ll be a bit of fun.

“My cousin is going back there, my uncle is on the board and my other cousin plays there.

“I might play one or I might play 10 games, but hopefully it gives them a boost.”

media_camera Dane Swan after breaking his foot in his final game. Picture: Phil Hillyard

Swan, 33, played 258 games for the Magpies, including in the club’s 2010 premiership.

However, a broken foot in 2016 ended his AFL career prematurely.

Despite having not played since, Swan will be an unstoppable force in the EDFL, with Westmeadows playing in the competition’s second division.

Westmeadows finished sixth on the ladder last year, winning seven games.

Swan has one of football’s most impressive resumes, having won the 2011 Brownlow Medal, claimed three Copeland Trophies and been a five-time All-Australian.