Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will run out for the Western Bulldogs' Thursday night, five days after being subjected to racial attacks by a crowd member during their round two loss to St Kilda.
An AFL investigation to find the individual responsible was launched shortly after, as both clubs and the league condemned the vilification.
On Monday AFL general manager of inclusion and social policy Tanya Hosch revealed the abuse came both in person and online, the same day Ugle-Hagan took a short break from the club.
Just 48 hours later, his spot in the side to face Brisbane in round three was confirmed by coach Luke Beveridge, who praised the 20-year-old for his resilience.
"Marra is a strong Indigenous man, and he'll absolutely take it in his stride because he'll feel that he needs to represent and show the way," he said.
"We're looking forward to having him as part of the team tomorrow night.
"There was never any indication that he was going to let something like this get on top of him - which is unbelievably admirable. He's ready to go."
Beveridge said his absence on Monday was the result of Ugle-Hagan wanting to avoid the spotlight and that he was "obviously (feeling) down" after the weekend's episode, but grateful for the support he felt from all corners of the community and public.
Upon his return, Ugle-Hagan played a special role in welcoming the Dogs' latest debutante.
Yamatji-Menang Noongar man Arthur Jones will play his first game after landing at the Western Oval with pick 43 in the 2021 national draft.
On Wednesday, Ugle-Hagan presented Jones with his first jumper following an impassioned speech to the playing group to welcome the 19-year-old to the group.
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Jones was given the news by coaching staff member Travis Varcoe on Tuesday, and called his family shortly afterwards to give them the news.
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The Bulldogs look to notch their first win in 2023 against Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Thursday.
