AFL match stopped 26 seconds in after Hayden McLean knocked out cold
The forward/ruck clashed heads with Giants defender Jack Buckley as he flew for a mark inside the Swans' forward 50 just moments after the first bounce.
Both players came down heavily, but McLean was knocked out cold as the game stopped and he drew immediate concern.
Buckley also appeared to hold his head in pain but was able to get up and shake it off.
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