Sydney Swans star Tom Papley launches impassioned plea over Paddy McCartin concussion recovery

Paddy McCartin had to be helped from the field during the first quarter of the Swans' defeat to the Power in round four. (Getty Images: Brendon Thorne)

Sydney Swans forward Tom Papley has asked the media to back off Paddy McCartin and let the tall defender recover from his latest concussion without speculating over his future.

McCartin was helped from the field in the first quarter of last week's two-point defeat against Port Adelaide after another sickening head knock.