But inaccuracy was costly and kept the Swans within reach throughout the 9.17 (71) to 9.6 (60) result. Ruckman Matt Flynn also dislocated his shoulder twice, leaving Finlayson and Sproule to share the ruck work. Holy hell, added journalist James Mottershead. WebHighest Score: Round 17, 1987 v Essendon, SCG Sydney 36.20 (236) d Essendon 11.7 (73) Lowest Score: Round 8, 1899 v Carlton, Princes Park Carlton 3.6 (24) d South Melbourne 0.5 (5) Leading Goalkicker: Bob Pratt 681 Top 10 Goal Kickers: 681 Bob Pratt (1930-39; 1946) A home preliminary final is on the line for Melbourne and Sydney as they lock horns at the MCG in a blockbuster qualifying final, but the loser faces a do-or-die clash next week against Brisbane. Recap Sydney v Richmond in our blog below! Will Hayward then won a free kick and goaled to make it nine straight Swans goals and a 19-point lead for Sydney at the final change. "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). Whatever contested ball dominance the Giants had early in the game evaporated in the second half, with the Swans +23 for contested possessions and +9 for inside 50s across the final two quarters. Maurice Rioli Jr kicked another goal to put the margin out to 33 points, with only a free kick for a throw and then a 50 metre penalty against Richmond giving the Swans a chance to respond, which they did via Braeden Campbell. On an unseasonably warm Melbourne afternoon, the Swans turned up the heat on the reigning premiers from the first bounce. The Swans now move into a three-way tie for fourth with the Lions and Collingwood. 7:20pmMarvel Stadium. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. Nick Blakey was a late out for Sydney with the flu, while Marlion Pickett was a late out for Richmond with a migraine. Richmond fought back in the fourth to close the gap slightly, but it was too little too late for Damien Hardwicks side. It started late in the second term when the Swans booted three goals in eight minutes to reduce the margin to 16 points at the major break. Hardwick labelled it a "horrendous" game, "farcical", blaming Longmire for "folding back" into his defensive 50 with extra players and bottling up the contest. After starting the season with a 20-point victory over GWS, the Swans come off a high last week where Lance Franklin kicked four goals and brought up his 1000th goal milestone while Isaac Heeney also impressed with five goals. Exciting forward Jack Martin returns for just his second match of the season, with a PCL injury having kept him out since Round 2. Joel has had a bit of a delayed start to the pre-season with some groin issues. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). Still, the game began as scheduled and Tom Papley gave Sydney the opening goal. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis said Taylor certainly got the points in the first half. Three-time premiership-winning coach Damien Hardwick was forced to coach from the bench as he attempted to make adjustments to halt Sydney's first-half onslaught. The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. The margin began to become dangerous for the Swans in the second quarter, with the Tigers kicking the opening three goals of the quarter, making it six straight. The future is now. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Sydney has won its last eight games on the trot and look extremely hard to beat on their home turf on Saturday. New to Kayo? And the blitz continued as Nick Blakey, who really sparked the fightback with his drive from half-back, nailed a bullet-like pass to Franklin, who converted a set-shot goal before adding another minutes later to make it three for the quarter. EMG: 28 Lewis Taylor, 32 James Bell, 36 Joel Amartey, 38 Colin ORiordan See all the latest photos from the field as the Swans continue to train ahead of their upcoming pre-season fixture with Brisbane. 17' Amartey finds Harry Morrison with a short kick near the goal square. Oops! We want to see it. The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. Academy products Campbell and Gulden claimed the first two NAB AFL Rising Star nominations of the season and McDonald has made a promising start to the near-impossible task of being Franklin's long-term successor in the forward line. Taylor Walker continues remarkable renaissance as six-goal haul helps Adelaide Crows topple Suns, Jade Gresham suffers Achilles injury in horror St Kilda outing against Essendon. Sydney Swans B: 34 Jordan Dawson, 30 Tom McCartin, 44 Jake Lloyd HB: 29 George Hewett, 24 Dane Rampe (c), 7 Harry Cunningham C: 27 Justin McInerney, 13 This is not the Richmond weve seen over the last few years, Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footys coverage. Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley is joined by premiership winner Heath Grundy on a special tour of the Sydney Swans HQ at the Royal Hall of Industries. Nothing in the free kick, Daisy Pearce said on channel seven. EMG: 3 Marc Murphy, 26 Luke Parks, 32 Jack Newnes, 36 Josh Honey We respectfully acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging. Tigers youngster devastated siren cruelly beats game-winning shot on goal, Western Bulldogs jump into top-eight as No.1 pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan announces himself. Stay up to date with the latest from SwansHQ! Franklin took a great contested mark and slotted a goal to repay his side on the stroke of halftime, with the Swans trailing by 25 points. Supported operating systems - Android 7+ and iOS 11+. Obviously missing out last year was disappointing, but Im feeling good, confident and ready to attack the second half of the year.. There's more to Sydney's revival than changing its gamestyle though. But the Crows weren't done. In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. These two sides met at the MCG in round 12, with Sydney the victors by 12 points. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. Sydney's dominance in their forward 50 left former Richmond defensive coach Justin Leppitsch stunned as he called the Tigers' defence "lifeless and disorganised". It meant Toby Greene and Matt de Boer were forced out for the Giants, while Callum Mills, Harry Cunningham and Colin ORiordan were withdrawn from the Swans line-up. That high pressure game weve seen from Round 1 this year is not there at the moment.. The superstar forward kicked three goals in the space of 10 minutes, with the third of those goals putting the Swans in front. +143. After his four-goal effort against the Cats, Franklin was quieter against the Bulldogs, kicking two majors. After being part of our historic first season Gen Lawson Tavan and Zoe Hurrell will depart the team. Key defenders Liam Jones and Jacob Weitering will have their work cut out for them to avoid a repeat performance. He was named Australian of the Year in 2014. Their pressure has lifted around the contest and the Giants cant get any flow in their ball movement, so it means when they go inside forward 50 the Sydney defenders have got more of a chance because its a rushed kick. The Swans look like having multiple players scoring Through the first two rounds this year they're ranked second. "It's a nice little reminder that things might be different this year because of the way the game has been played and they might have to change the way they play. Despite the absence of the rested Lance Franklin, the Swans came out of the gates on fire, kicking the first three goals of the contest to take an eight-point lead to the first change, but really kicked into gear in a scintillating second term. In a fierce contest, they could have been further ahead but had also blunted the Swans' scoring power. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. IT WAS less than nine months ago Richmond coach Damien Hardwick publicly criticised John Longmire for Sydney's dour brand of footy. Thanks to bullet-like passes from the likes of Nick Blakey and Errol Gulden, Franklin got hot on the lead. The Swans are not only punishing teams on turnover particularly in their forward half but they're also killing opponents with swift ball movement from the back half. Buddy Franklin has moved past Gary Ablett Snr into fifth on the all-time goal kickers, bagging three in the Swans 33-point win over the Adelaide Crows in Sydney. Opening bounce: 7:50pm (AEST)Venue: MCGTV: Channel 7, Fox FootyLive stream:Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GoBetting: Demons $1.47, Swans $2.70 (odds viaPlayUp), I/C: C. Salem, J. Harmes, B. Fritsch, T. Sparrow, EMG: T. Bedford, J. Bowey, J. van Rooyen, J. Smith, FOLL: T. Hickey, L. Parker (c), J. Rowbottom, I/C: D. Stephens, L. McDonald, O. Florent, R. Fox, EMG: H. McLean, H. Cunningham, B. Campbell, C. Sinclair. "He's an icon of the sport, he's heading for legend status in the Hall of Fame," Brownlow medalist Gerard Healy said on Fox Footy. There was another controversial free kick during the third quarter, with Daniel Rioli penalized for prohibited contact despite appearing to make light contact with his Swans opponent during a stop in play. "Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers. It wasnt awarded, leaving Prestia with the ball near the interchange bench and his torpedo attempt falling well short, sealing the Swans win. Reckon you can pick the best team? 12. It was risky, it was quick and it was direct. McCartin, after being run down a moment ago, now kicks across the face of goal, Close nips in like a sneakthief, marks, goals, and Geelong are now surely out of sight. Thats the nature of what were dealing with at the moment. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) Some goals in quick succession from the Gold Coast have them in-front heading into the final quarter. They met in the qualifying final at Domain Stadium, and Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. The 2020 additions of Logan McDonald (pick No.4), Braeden Campbell (No.5) and Errol Gulden (No.32) have all made an immediate impact. FOLL: 27 Marc Pittonet, 18 Sam Walsh, 35 Ed Curnow Its an unexpected blockbuster to kick Saturday off as the Richmond Tigers and Sydney Swans meet at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein. 1. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! Logan McDonald played probably his best game for the club in that match, kicking three goals and earning himself a rising star nomination. With an almost non-existent injury list to start the season, competition for spots is fierce, with Stephens, Bell and Will Hayward missing out to date. But the Crows lifted in the second, kicking four goals in the second while holding the Bloods to just two. Although they've developed a deeper midfield, the Swans are not relying on stoppages for success. WebGoals were scored by Sydney's Chad Warner (6th minute); Geelong's Jeremy Cameron (7th minute); Geelong's Brandan Parfitt, who was substituted into the game for Cam Guthrie in We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. GOAL SWANS: Geelong 16.11 (101) - Sydney 6.4 (40) 7:20 4Q Paddy McCartin jags one for the Swans after drawing a free kick for front-on contact. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 7:50pm (AEST). The Giants got the ideal start to the fourth term, with Finlayson snapping a goal to reduce the margin to 13 points. For the Giants, Toby Greene and Matt de Boer (was to be the medical sub) were forced out, replaced by Tanner Bruhn and Zach Sproule (medical sub). See all the latest photos from the field as the team prepare for the hit-out. HB: 6 Zac Williams, 23 Jacob Weitering, 42 Adam Saad Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. It's a formula that has served Richmond so well over the past four years. Enjoy the thrilling final moments between the Dogs and Swans at Marvel Stadium, The Sydney Swans have gone down in an 11-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium in Round 3, Lance Franklin slots a beautiful running goal on one of his favourite angles, Isaac Heeney does superbly to mark the ball in play and nails the resulting snap. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. Lance Franklin is back to footy at last, bagging three goals in a pleasing comeback. Franklin now has 37 goals for the season from 13 games and 981 overall from 313 matches. Sydney Collingwoods score of 7.8 (50) the last time they came to the SCG was its lowest of the season as the Sydney defence, led by Paddy McCartin with nine intercept possessions, shone in cutting off the supply into the Pies forward line at a ground they struggled to adjust to. No: Name: Games: Age: Date of Birth Height Weight: Origin: Position: 36: Amartey, Joel: 13: 23yr 6mth: 2 Sep 1999: 197cm: 98kg: Sandringham Dragons: Forward And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. Read on. He kicked the opening goal of the game and then missed two shots in the second quarter, finishing with seven disposals and 1.2. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. The Swans are off, triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. He replaces Jake Bowey. Its a nice little reminder that things might be different this year because of the way the game has been played and (Richmond) might have to change the way they play, added Garry Lyon. In that clash, Swans Jordan Dawson starred with three goals along with Will Hayward (2) and a handful of the Swans forwards also kicking goals. What the Swans have been for much of the past two decades stoppage specialists and methodical ball movers is simply no longer the case. WebAt the conclusion of the home-and-away season, West Coast finished second on the AFL ladder behind Adelaide with 17 wins and five losses. Download the app to get all the information you need straight to your mobile! Ranked 3rd The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. Picture: AFL Photos, Sam Wicks celebrates a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. It was a No.1 pick up against another No.1 pick in the battle between young Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and born-again Sydney defender Paddy McCartin. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. The Swans flew out of the gate, kicking nine goals to two in the first quarter, to lead by seven at the first break. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. Once again, the Tigers got off to a great start to open a quarter, with Dion Prestia kicking a goal from outside 50 to make the Tigers look hard to beat. 21:12 Warner becomes the only multiple goal-scorer for the Swans with his second. McCartin, the 2014 first draft choice, continues to make a mark in Sydney's defence in his return to the top level; and had 12 disposals and five marks. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker remain contested ball-winning beasts and the inspirational leaders of a renewed on-ball brigade. Cumberland was taken with pick No.43 in the 2019 draft as a midfielder/forward. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Try 14 Days Free Now >. IN: Callum Sinclair, Justin McInerney, Kaiden Brand In special feature episode of The Build, presented by realestate.com.au, we present you a virtual flythrough of the Royal Hall of Industries - a unique behind-the-scenes look of the new home of the Sydney Swans. Nine Giants and six Swans players and staff were ruled out of the game after being reclassified as attending a tier 2 exposure site Tuesday nights Australia vs France rugby test at AAMI Park. Betting: Swans $1.48, Blues $2.66 (odds via PlayUp), Sydney Swans They had struggled to bury Adelaide, and needed someone to lift the team. Some vintage one-on-one work from Dustin Martin ended in a goal on the run, but the Swans continued to hold their own, scoring via Will Hayward off the back of a brilliant mid-air tap from Tom Papley. 1000 is getting closer. IN: Levi Casboult, Jack Martin McInerney adds a point of difference with his pace and flair. Sydney Swans head coach John Longmire spoke on radio ahead of the final pre-season match up against Carlton, The Sydney Swans assistant coach took the helm on match simulation against the Brisbane Lions. But they came out after half-time and started to get their ball movement going, started to get their contest going and theyve just wrestled back the margin.. Western Bulldogs 8.12 (60) def by Sydney 11.13 (79). Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. Its a different side, its like theyve woken up, three-time premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. The bodys going alright, Franklin told Fox Footy post-game. "This is not the Richmond we've seen over the last few years," Brisbane great Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footy's coverage. The Swans stepped up a gear after half-time, booting the first two goals through Sam Wicks, Lance Franklin a vintage, long-range Buddy set-shot goal on the wrong side for a left-footer and Tom Hickey to, remarkably, put the Swans in front. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. The Sydney Swans have overcome unprecedented pre-game Covid panic and a 35-point deficit to record a statement victory over their cross-town rivals the Giants at Metricon Stadium. The opening minute of the third quarter against Adelaide last Saturday was a prime example. But it was the Swans second of the third quarter that was the important one. Sydney Swan Sam Wicks has been charged by the match review after an incident in Thursday's game against Western Bulldogs while two other incidents required an explanation. Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph told Fox Footy that the AFLs priority was to move on with these games and bank as many as possible, adding: Even if half a side was out and there were 23 players available per team, they will continue to play football if it is safe to do so.. Sydney Swans forward Lexi Hamilton has been awarded the AFLW Training and Education Excellence Award after her consistent on-field performances and sheer commitment to her studies in 2022. The Grand Finalists' campaign would have been in strife with a 0-3 start but Luke Beveridge's men are now on the board as they inflicted the first defeat of Sydney's season. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. Richmond made a dream start to the second half, with Jayden Short launching through a shot on the run from the 50 metre arc to score in the first 17 seconds. The Richmond Tigers will be licking their wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss to the Sydney Swans on Saturday afternoon. WebSydney Swans. Joel plays a number of different roles for us, were looking forward to having him back in the team.. Theres been great pressure up the field, which has certainly helped him, but in some one-on-one contests when its just him versus Franklin, hes really held his own.. It came with a controversial final moment, with Chad Warner booting the ball into the stands despite a free kick being paid to Dion Prestia, sparking debate over whether a 50 metre penalty was also warranted. INT: 8 Lachie Fogarty, 13 Liam Stocker, 21 Jack Martin, 40 Michael Gibbons The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 disposals and 3 goals. Just minutes before the first bounce, several players and staff from both clubs were ruled out of the game after the Australia-France rugby test at AAMI Park was reclassified as Tier 2 exposure site.