Instead, the 27-year-old Launceston livewire will return to action in Saturday's home clash with Glenorchy.

Instrumental in early wins over North Launceston and Kingborough, Musicka had a dampener put on his comeback TSL season when a first-term corkie prematurely ended his round four outing against Lauderdale.

The former East Coast Swans star spent three nights in hospital nursing internal bleeding in his quad and missed the next four games.

Coach Mitch Thorp was grateful his former South Launceston teammate wasn't out for longer.

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"It's fantastic that Michael returns to the team, it's been a testament to his application to his rehab," Thorp said.

"If he wasn't diligent and didn't take it seriously he quite possibly could have missed the remainder of the season.

"But he was diligent, he knocked it on the head really quickly and I think the first part was recognising that it was a bit more serious than everyone thought.

"He got himself into emergency and the first three nights he spent in hospital were important to allow him to get back and play this season.

"It's great to have him back in the side and I know the players are looking forward to him returning."

The Blues have made three changes to last week's side, with veteran Tim Bristow and defender Jack Tuthill out with hamstring strains.

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