After his four-goal effort against the Cats, Franklin was quieter against the Bulldogs, kicking two majors. Visit the Swanshop to gear up for the season. Came here thinking Sydney could win today, but not like this. The Sydney Swans will face Brisbane in a match-simulation this Friday. 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. 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 Of all the stories in the opening two rounds, it's the high-octane Swans that have been the most eye-catching, with their exciting draftees and rapid ball movement outgunning Brisbane and Adelaide. Its a different side, its like theyve woken up, three-time premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Then a switch was flicked and the script was flipped. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. Reckon you can pick the best team? Every match 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. 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Sydney Swans To make matters worse for the Tigers, star midfielder Dion Prestia was substituted out for Daniel Rioli in the opening minutes due to a hamstring concern. Picture: Kelly Defina, Harry Himmelberg of the Giants kicked two first-quarter goals. Venue: SCG In the final episode of 'Longmire', John reflects on his transition from his playing career into coaching, and ultimately the path that led him to the head coaching role at the Sydney Swans. Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues: AFL live scores His first came in the third quarter courtesy of a handball over the top from Isaac Heeney and the next came at the start of the fourth quarter with a quintessential goal from the pocket that curled through. Lance Franklin was matched up on Josh Gibcus and took a mark on the lead early, but missed his shot, with Hugo Ralphsmith scoring at the other end for the Tigers. We want to see it. Sam Wicks picked up a loose ball 40m from the Crows' goal near the boundary line, but immediately looked in-board and kicked to a pack of six players, three from each team, in the middle of the ground. 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. The Dogs won their first opening quarter of the season but should have claimed it by more given their dominance with the ball. It wasnt awarded, leaving Prestia with the ball near the interchange bench and his torpedo attempt falling well short, sealing the Swans win. We want to see it. 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. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. After being forced to withdraw three of their players due to COVID-19 protocols just minutes before the first bounce, the Giants jumped the Swans, booting eight straight goals across the first and second quarters. Holy hell, added journalist James Mottershead. That high pressure game weve seen from Round 1 this year is not there at the moment.. Exciting forward Jack Martin returns for just his second match of the season, with a PCL injury having kept him out since Round 2. New to Kayo? 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. I dont think it shouldve been pulled at all. But it was the Swans second of the third quarter that was the important one. HB: 29 George Hewett, 24 Dane Rampe (c), 7 Harry Cunningham McDonald and Morrison the goal scorers. Callum Mills impressed with 31 disposals and three tackles while Luke Parker had 27 disposals, four tackles, seven clearances and a goal. Franklin now has 37 goals for the season from 13 games and 981 overall from 313 matches. Not sure who to pick in your team? Download the app to get all the information you need straight to your mobile! An ambassador for Mindfull Aus, Tom Papley is passionate about managing mental health. Grand final 2022: Every Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans 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. An energetic Brisbane Lions outfit were too good for Sydney in their first official hit-out of the 2023 preseason, the Lions victors by 45 points at Lakeside Oval on Friday afternoon. Sydney's surge eventually arrived in the third term when it kicked four goals, but the Bulldogs responded to the challenge, with Weightman kicking a second and then a third after a spectacular leap and grab inside 50. 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. Goal No. Behinds to Nick Brewer, Joel Amartey and Dylan Stephens. 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. Go behind the scenes as the Swans take on the Brisbane Lions in a pre-season trial match. THE NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. The Tigers have left the MCG with their tails between their legs after losing to the Sydney Swans by 45 points on Saturday. Sydney showed no signs of slowing down from there and continued to dominate in the second half. "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". 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. 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. A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. Souring matters is a potential suspension for Franklin for a strike on Trent Cotchin, with the Swans to take on the Dees next week and the Tigers having a bye, while the end to the match (details in the match report below) proved incredibly controversial. AFL Tables - Sydney - Game Records The Swans hit back at the start of the second term, with Papley pouncing on a loose ball to break an unanswered seven-goal. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. Yet somehow, they turned a 35-point deficit into a 26-point victory, which now has them well within striking distance of a top-four berth. See all the latest photos from the field as the Swans continue to train ahead of their upcoming pre-season fixture with Brisbane. 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. Harry Himmelberg was a big beneficiary, kicking two first-quarter goals, while Bruhn, Jesse Hogan, Adam Kennedy, Daniel Lloyd and Harry Perryman all contributed. Sydney's dominance in their forward 50 left former Richmond defensive coach Justin Leppitsch stunned as he called the Tigers' defence "lifeless and disorganised". FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) 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. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. Hear from Swans assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh as he talks about all things 2023 preseason. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. 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. Reckon you can pick the best team? For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Please gamble responsibly. There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because its hard to stay at that level for so long.. 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. Goals to Daniel Rioli and Shane Edwards put the Tigers in the box seat at quarter-time, with the visitors leading by eight points. The bodys going alright, Franklin told Fox Footy post-game. 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. The Swans are off, triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Robbie Fox was named the medical substitute, while Noah Cumberlands AFL debut is also as a sub. Sydney Swans Football Club AFL Statistics Home Page - FootyWire Get all the important information in our Match Day Hub ahead of Round 3. 1000 is getting closer. New to Kayo? 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. Ralph, the first woman to be appointed to the Sydney Swans Board,has been a strong advocate for women in football and the development of the code in NSWfor more than two decades. Sydney has won its last eight games on the trot and look extremely hard to beat on their home turf on Saturday. The following is a list of Sydney Swans (formerly South Melbourne Football Sydney Swans "They just needed a good old, old-fashioned Buddy Franklin goal, the Swans.". Tune into this Sunday afternoon AFL match with live scores on The Roar from 3:20pm (AEST). Both teams possess dangerous forward lines; although both Melbourne and Sydney will be focused on how they can deliver the ball inside their forward 50 to maximise their potential. 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. The 2020 additions of Logan McDonald (pick No.4), Braeden Campbell (No.5) and Errol Gulden (No.32) have all made an immediate impact. Sydney Swans Official AFL website of the Sydney Swans For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Through the first two rounds this year they're ranked second. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. 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. In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. Nothing in the free kick, Daisy Pearce said on channel seven. C: 27 Justin McInerney, 13 Oliver Florent, 3 Dylan Stephens Sydney will be hot favourites to continue their unbeaten start to the season next Thursday when they host Essendon at the SCG, while Richmond will face the stiff task of taking on Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval in Round Four. Luke Parker got the Swans back on track after a couple of misses from his teammates. But as the Swans started to get control in the midfield, Franklin began to get some space inside 50 and he thrived. What the Swans have been for much of the past two decades stoppage specialists and methodical ball movers is simply no longer the case. He replaces Jake Bowey. There's more to Sydney's revival than changing its gamestyle though. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. Recap - Sydney Swans v Gold Coast Suns Please gamble responsibly. Try 14 Days Free Now >. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. It wouldn't be possible to rebuild on the run without nailing the draft, and the Swans have done just that the past three years. 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. The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. It was worn by South Melbourne dating back to 1932 and made famous by Bloods legends including Bob Skilton, Peter Bedford, Bob Pratt, Ron Clegg and J. Herbie Matthews. And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good.