The 2016 NAB AFL Rising Star winner made his name as an intercepting half-back, but has flourished with a return to the position he dominated as a junior. Picture: AFL Photos, Dees do battle with Tigers in final practice game. Ranked 2nd in Tackles Per Game. Its all been done around the contest, four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis told Fox Footy. Everybody saw how dynamic the forward line can be against Brisbane: at half-time theyd scored 81 points. Nick Blakey was a late out for Sydney with the flu, while Marlion Pickett was a late out for Richmond with a migraine. 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. They reduced the lead to under four goals early in the final term and it looked as though a comeback was on the cards, before the Swans lifted, and turned the final term into a goal-for-goal shootout, before kicking the final two to hold on. Ruckman Tim English was a major factor in the win, with the big man dominant around the contest and across the ground, while Cody Weightman was dangerous throughout with a game-high three goals and important conversion under pressure.Bailey Smith returned from his hip injury to produce an excellent 31-disposal game while Josh Dunkley was also busy through the midfield with 31 touches. 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. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. Sydney has erased a 33-point margin, led by a Lance Franklin masterclass, to record a gutsy win over Richmond at a parochial SCG on Friday night that was capped by a controversial finish. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work But it wasnt enough to snatch the lead from the Bloods, who punished Richmond on turnovers and slotted eightin the second quarter to hold onto their lead at the main break. Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession IT WAS less than nine months ago Richmond coach Damien Hardwick publicly criticised John Longmire for Sydney's dour brand of footy. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? It was a rare capitulation for the Tigers, who conceded 100 points before three-quarter time for the first time since 2017. 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 Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. The Giants clearly had the ascendancy early in the clash, booting nine of the first 12 goals of the match as they thumped the Swans at coalface (+24 contested possessions at half-time). "They just needed a good old, old-fashioned Buddy Franklin goal, the Swans.". Visit the Swanshop to gear up for the season. I dont think it shouldve been pulled at all. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) McInerney adds a point of difference with his pace and flair. Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. But the Swans then produced their finest hour, improving their work around the contest and getting their breathtaking outside run game going to kick 12 of the last 14 goals of the match to record a 26-point victory, 15.8 (98) to 11.6 (72), Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Live & On-Demand on Kayo. WebTeams Adelaide Crows Brisbane Lions Carlton Collingwood Essendon Fremantle Geelong Cats Gold Coast Suns GWS Giants Hawthorn Kangaroos Melbourne Port Adelaide Richmond St Kilda Sydney Swans West Coast Eagles Western Bulldogs Latest News Features Video Match Replays Matches Ladder Stats Community Play AFL NAB AFL Auskick Juniors New to Kayo? Talking AFLW will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans womens team. He was named Australian of the Year in 2014. Hes been great in the contest, hes kept his feet which really helps against a damaging forward but hes had a really good game, Lewis told Fox Footy. There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. 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. 12. Sydney almost rarely heads towards the boundary and while that approach didn't always result in inside 50 opportunities last season, the first two rounds this season have been exceptionally profitable. Hear from John Longmire as he confirms just one change for our match against the Western Bulldogs. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. Coming into the game with a 2-0 record after wins against Brisbane and Adelaide, the Swans' young brigade put the rest of the AFL on notice in the 17. But the Crows lifted in the second, kicking four goals in the second while holding the Bloods to just two. Hardwick's comments, which he later apologised for, came after the Tigers' four-goals-to-three win at a wet Gabba. In episode eleven of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with sister duo Lexi and Cynthia Hamilton - a double act with more than a favourite footy club in common! In an incredibly inaccurate display from the Dogs it was Weightman's efficiency and class that stood out to give the Dogs an 18-point buffer at the final change. 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. 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 Senior coach John Longmire has made just one change to the side, following their impressive 30-point win over Geelong at the SCG with Joel Amartey coming into the side in place of Logan McDonald. 121-46. EMG: 28 Lewis Taylor, 32 James Bell, 36 Joel Amartey, 38 Colin ORiordan Ranked 4th in Goal Assists Per Game. Some goals in quick succession from the Gold Coast have them in-front heading into the final quarter. IN: Levi Casboult, Jack Martin Robbie Fox was named the medical substitute, while Noah Cumberlands AFL debut is also as a sub. Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis said Taylor certainly got the points in the first half. The news got worse for the Giants late in the third term as star midfielder Josh Kelly limped off Metricon Stadium after appearing to roll his ankle. In episode 6 of The Build, presented by realestate.com.au, the club enjoy a special afternoon at the Royal Hall of Industries, as family of staff and players were invited for an induction to our new home. Ralph also reported on Fox Footy that the Giants didnt even have time to ask the AFL if the game couldve been postponed upon learning Greene and de Boer had to enter quarantine. He replaces Jake Bowey. 21:12 Warner becomes the only multiple goal-scorer for the Swans with his second. 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. Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson said Franklin wasnt being helped by his teammates, who werent delivering the ball to him efficiently and sitting it on his head. Take a fly through Sydney Swans HQ, thanks to Fox Footy. Hear from co-captain Luke Parker after our 11-point loss to the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. Richmond fought back in the fourth to close the gap slightly, but it was too little too late for Damien Hardwicks side. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. But the Crows weren't done. Sydney Swans West Coast Eagles Western Bulldogs Created By 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Round 1 GWS Giants v Sydney Swans Friday 18 March 2022 11:10 PM (PDT) Accor Stadium Sydney 92 13.14 Full Time Swans by 20 112 17.10 Live and On-Demand on your favourite device 14:25 Mini-Match: GWS v Sydney In a fierce contest, they could have been further ahead but had also blunted the Swans' scoring power. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. +143. SuperCoach study guide: One-stop shop for advice, research, Teachers SuperCoach secret to making maths fun, Chad Warner, Tom Papley and Callum Mills guided the visitors to their win. 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. This is not the Richmond weve seen over the last few years, Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footys coverage. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. However, there were plenty of silver linings, most notably a stunning six-goal haul from champion forward Lance Franklin. 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. Beware the Swan, wrote House Husbands actor Rhys Muldoon. Still, the game began as scheduled and Tom Papley gave Sydney the opening goal. Opening bounce: 3:20pm (AEST) It wasnt awarded, leaving Prestia with the ball near the interchange bench and his torpedo attempt falling well short, sealing the Swans win. TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) Commentators were left similarly gobsmacked. The Buddy Show rolled into Melbourne after his historic 1000th-goal game last week with the Victorian-based Swans fans excited for another night of brilliance. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! Venue: SCG 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. 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). Luke Parker got the Swans back on track after a couple of misses from his teammates. We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. We take a look at how John Longmire has rebuilt the Swans into the AFL's most watchable team. With the game almost out of reach, the Swans finally clicked into gear, with a goal to Sam Reid followed up by a monster kick from Franklin to bring the margin back to three goals. While their scoring profile has completely changed, one thing that remains is their willingness to work hard. HF: 45 Sam Wicks, 5 Isaac Heeney, 11 Tom Papley For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. 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. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. "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. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. HB: 6 Zac Williams, 23 Jacob Weitering, 42 Adam Saad 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. How do you make maths exciting? How the teams compare across their games this season, A look at tonight's Round 3 clash against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans - Round ThreeThursday, March 31. GWS and Sydney will pick up where they left off in last years epic elimination final, in the latest instalment of the Sydney Derby.Join The Roar for live scores from 5:10pm (AEDT).. The Sydney Swans acknowledge the traditional owners of country across the lands which we operate and play our great game. "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. Suddenly the Swans have one of the most exciting young lists in the competition. Sydney dominated inside 50s early, but inaccuracy on goal meant they headed into quarter-time with only an eight-point lead. B: 15 Sam Docherty (c), 14 Liam Jones, 24 Nic Newman Of course it was Buddy. In the process, Franklin kicked his 400th goal for the Swans. 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. See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. Mills just turned 24, the rest are 22 or under, and all look primed to own spots in the Swans midfield that have been up for grabs since 2019. Hear from Swans assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh as he talks about all things 2023 preseason. 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. They met in the qualifying final at Domain Stadium, and Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? The future is now. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. There's new faces, positional switches, and a (not-so) new gameplan to thank. Lost 51-155 v Geelong- R12, 1976, then won 121-82 v Collingwood- R13, For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. They are ranked 16th for percentage of clearances won and have the AFL's worst differential in scores from stoppages. 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. 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 The future is now. All the latest news, videos, results and information. AFL 2023 Media - Sydney v Brisbane Match Sim. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. Logan McDonald played probably his best game for the club in that match, kicking three goals and earning himself a rising star nomination. The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. Sydney got the early jump, registering their highest first-quarter score of the season (5.4), but lost James Bell to concussion after a head clash with Jordan Dawson. New to Kayo? We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 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.. IN: Callum Sinclair, Justin McInerney, Kaiden Brand After Sam Wicks kicked a steadying goal, Papley dribbled through the goal of the night with a superb goal from the pocket before Franklin kicked his fourth to seal a remarkable Sydney win. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. He kicked the opening goal of the game and then missed two shots in the second quarter, finishing with seven disposals and 1.2. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. FOLL: 27 Marc Pittonet, 18 Sam Walsh, 35 Ed Curnow The Swans edged the Tigers in an extraordinary finish to the game. He took the mark in the right pocket, before running around to kick his second for the afternoon to move past Ablett. B: 34 Jordan Dawson, 30 Tom McCartin, 44 Jake Lloyd 24 Sept 2022 02.09 EDT Chad Warner, Tom Papley and Callum Mills guided the visitors to their win, which will go down as one of Sydneys most memorable of recent times. The superstar forward kicked three goals in the space of 10 minutes, with the third of those goals putting the Swans in front. It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. 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. That high pressure game weve seen from Round 1 this year is not there at the moment.. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. (117) to 10. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. The Sydney Swans travel to Victoria for the first time in 2022 to face the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. In episode three of our latest series, 'Longmire', Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us coaching philosophies and his approach to young player development. Hardwick's half-time address did little to stem the tide in the third quarter as the Swans slammed home another five majors, including a goal of the year contender from Issac Heeney. There is currently no interchange bench data available for this match, There is currently no recent form available for this match, There are currently no Stats available for this Match. Two QBE Sydney Swans Academy athletes have this weekend been part of the first instalment of the 2023 AFLW Academy training camp in Geelong. With the Western Bulldogs under siege in the final moments of Thursday night's clash with Sydney, and the Swans having cut back the Dogs' lead from 17 points to five with a minute to play, it was the Dogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli who found himself with the ball. 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. Go behind the scenes as the Swans take on the Brisbane Lions in a pre-season trial match. Sydney have their own weapons in front of the ball, to cause the Melbourne defence headaches. WebCarlton v Sydney How will the Swans' leading goal scorer Tom Papley fare when he takes on Carlton, the club he almost joined ahead of the 2020 season? Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. The Dogs' 25-point break at half-time was both deserved but not enough. 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. Its hard to think of a more chaotic pre-game build-up than the one the Swans and Giants experienced on Sunday night to the point where you could argue the game shouldve been postponed. 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. 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. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Picture: AFL Photos, James Rowbottom and Callum Mills celebrate Sydney's win over Brisbane in round one, 2021. For the Swans, Callum Mills, Harry Cunningham and Colin ORiordan (was to be the medical sub) went out, replaced by Dylan Stephens, James Rowbottom and Ben Ronke (medical sub).