Sydney Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh will swap his footy boots for a whiteboard when he coaches the team in this weekend’s NAB Challenge match against Port Adelaide at Blacktown International Sportspark.

In a first of its kind, McVeigh will take the reins as senior coach and be involved in all pre and post-match coaching commitments.

McVeigh, who is on the comeback trail from a knee injury and has aspirations to coach once he finishes playing, will work closely with his assistant coaches comprised of players from each area of the field – defence, midfield and forward – during Saturday’s clash.

McVeigh will speak later this morning and we will bring you more following training on sydneyswans.com.au.

To celebrate the return of footy all members are invited to bring a friend for free to Saturday afternoon's NAB Challenge clash against Port Adelaide.