He said while the nerves were running wild, he felt ready.
âTo be honest I didnât get much sleep last night,â he said on Friday morning.
âIâm definitely thinking about it but once Iâve had that first contest Iâll be fine.â Father and son Stephen and Mitch Bird.
Bird had two weeks off work but was on the sideline supporting his team a fortnight after the injury.
He then joined the coaching ranks.
âWe got to the grandy again last year, but just fell short,â the Tasmanian born midfielder said.
âI considered trying to play in the final but health has to come first.