MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Stewart Crameri of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal with Mitch Honeychurch (R) during the round 22 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Stewart Crameri is reportedly hopeful of making a shock return from his drugs ban in time for the Western Bulldogs' finals campaign.

The Herald Sun reports that Crameri is training in private, with the hope of returning should a Swiss Court uphold the Essendon 34's appeal.

Western Bulldogs' coach Luke Beveridge confirmed on Tuesday that the forward is readying himself for a potential return, with Channel Seven reporting that a decision from Switzeland "is imminent", meaning Crameri could be free to play in September.

“Stewie’s been doing quite a bit of work and training just in case that happens,” Beveridge said.

“That’d be a nice little injection of personality into the club.”

Meanwhile, the Herald Sun also reports that Crameri's friendship with suspended Essendon player Michael Hurley "will play a key role in the Dogs' mission to acquire the contracted defender".

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