GIANTS defender Matt Buntine is hoping he can resume light training soon after puncturing his lung in Round 1 of NAB Cup.

Buntine spoke exclusively to GIANTS TV in Canberra over the weekend and said he was glad to be out of the house and able to cheer on his teammates.

“I feel a lot better than I did, recovery is coming along nicely and my lung has returned to full strength,” Buntine said.

“In terms of breathing it’s a lot friendlier day-to-day, I’m easing my way through recovery and I’ll be back soon.”

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