At half-time, Franklin was scoreless from four disposals, while Taylor had seven disposals and four intercepts. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Reckon you can pick the best team? 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie Longmire's aggressive mindset hasn't just been hatched in the off-season, although the acquisition of Don Pyke to his staff has helped, with a definitive change taking place last year. 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. Its a different side, its like theyve woken up, three-time premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker remain contested ball-winning beasts and the inspirational leaders of a renewed on-ball brigade. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. Some goals in quick succession from the Gold Coast have them in-front heading into the final quarter. A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. 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. HB: 29 George Hewett, 24 Dane Rampe (c), 7 Harry Cunningham From the highest-scoring side in the AFL in the opening two rounds, the Swans went scoreless for the second term, with their 1.3 (9) half-time scoreline their lowest in two years at the main break since round four, 2020, also against the Western Bulldogs. Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. Then a switch was flicked and the script was flipped. It was a rare capitulation for the Tigers, who conceded 100 points before three-quarter time for the first time since 2017. 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. But the Crows lifted in the second, kicking four goals in the second while holding the Bloods to just two. INT: 8 Lachie Fogarty, 13 Liam Stocker, 21 Jack Martin, 40 Michael Gibbons Sydney dominated inside 50s early, but inaccuracy on goal meant they headed into quarter-time with only an eight-point 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. Sydney have their own weapons in front of the ball, to cause the Melbourne defence headaches. "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. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. 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. 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. 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. The biggest changes have come outside that. The guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. The Swans hit back at the start of the second term, with Papley pouncing on a loose ball to break an unanswered seven-goal. This is not the Richmond weve seen over the last few years, Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footys coverage. After being part of our historic first season Gen Lawson Tavan and Zoe Hurrell will depart the team. Asked if the game shouldve been postponed, Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson told Fox Footy: I dont think it shouldve been. 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 Franklin now has 37 goals for the season from 13 games and 981 overall from 313 matches. 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. Through the first two rounds this year they're ranked second. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? "They just needed a good old, old-fashioned Buddy Franklin goal, the Swans.". 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. Despite being ranked 10th in generating forward half turnovers, they're ranked first in scores (51.5) from turnovers in that part of the ground scores from turnovers overall (81). For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. They met in the qualifying final at Domain Stadium, and Melbournes backline will be strengthened by the inclusion of Christan Salem, who was a late out at the Gabba. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! While their scoring profile has completely changed, one thing that remains is their willingness to work hard. 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 Franklin had 10 disposals and kicked a crucial goal in the third term to re-awaken the Bloods and knock over a plucky Crows outfit 17.16 (118) to 12.13 (85). The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this years AFL grand final to avoid a disappointing season. EMG: 3 Marc Murphy, 26 Luke Parks, 32 Jack Newnes, 36 Josh Honey 15. Thats the nature of what were dealing with at the moment. 1st quarter, 19 minutes remaining: Sydney 1.1 (7) to Collingwood 0.0 (0) Sydney get the first goal of the match, after quickly heading forward and scoring a behind. After defeats in the opening fortnight of the competition to Melbourne and Carlton, the home side welcome back midfielder Bailey Smith to their line up who joins a dangerous midfield of Bontempelli, Macrae, Treloar, Dunkley, and Liberatore. Although they've developed a deeper midfield, the Swans are not relying on stoppages for success. 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. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. Reckon you can pick the best team? 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. New to Kayo? That high pressure game weve seen from Round 1 this year is not there at the moment.. The Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. THE NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. The win continues Sydneys unbeaten run in 2021. A Melbourne teacher has found the answer by bringing his passion for KFC SuperCoach into the classroom. Key defenders Liam Jones and Jacob Weitering will have their work cut out for them to avoid a repeat performance. 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. 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. 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! 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. Ultimately, the veteran superstar would take the points on Sunday night. Holy hell, added journalist James Mottershead. 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). 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. The Swans kept coming, with a converted 50-metre penalty for Errol Gulden cutting the Dogs' lead back to five points with a minute to play, before Bontempelli again stepped up when it mattered. The midfield battle will be key to deciding who wins this game. Download the app to get all the information you need straight to your mobile! Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. Callum Mills impressed with 31 disposals and three tackles while Luke Parker had 27 disposals, four tackles, seven clearances and a goal. Theyve just stifled all their (the Giants) ball movement, which was a feature in the first half.. He replaces Jake Bowey. "They've been slaughtered today," Garry Lyon said of Richmond's back six. You would always prefer to have Franklin, though, especially in a final. Thanks to bullet-like passes from the likes of Nick Blakey and Errol Gulden, Franklin got hot on the lead. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. 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. There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". How have they gone from a team seemingly stuck in hard-working mediocrity to one that's become the envy of many in the competition? You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. Parish (34 disposals), Stringer (four goals), Ridley (35 disposals), Hooker (five goals), Merrett (34 disposals), Nick Hind (25) and Devon Smith (26) were fantastic for the Bombers. Nothing in the free kick, Daisy Pearce said on channel seven. Not sure who to pick in your team? 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. However, there were plenty of silver linings, most notably a stunning six-goal haul from champion forward Lance Franklin. Betting: Swans $1.48, Blues $2.66 (odds via PlayUp), 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. (117) to 10. The Demons and Swans are both blessed with having some of the most watchable players in the competition: Christan Petracca, Kysaiah Pickett & Max Gawn for Melbourne, Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney and of course Lance Franklin for Sydney. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work The Giants got the ideal start to the fourth term, with Finlayson snapping a goal to reduce the margin to 13 points. 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. 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. On an unseasonably warm Melbourne afternoon, the Swans turned up the heat on the reigning premiers from the first bounce. 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. Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession 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. Swans ambassadors were treated to a special tour of the new Sydney Swans HQ at the Royal Hall of Industries, including Deborah Hutton, Jenny Brockie, and Ellie Laing. WebRed-hot Gulden has Swans soaring. 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. The Swans had a horrible run with injuries last year, with the tall stocks hit particularly badly. Picture: Jono Searle, Tom Papley of the Swans kicked four goals. Apr 3rd, 2021. Of course it was Buddy. 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. 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! 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 two teams then went goal for goal: Lloyd responded for the Giants before Justin McInerney kicked a terrific running goal for Sydney, then Hogan kicked his second from a set-shot to give the Giants. Buddy has history against the Blues at the SCG; one of his two career 10-goal hauls came against them back in 2017. Harry Himmelberg was a big beneficiary, kicking two first-quarter goals, while Bruhn, Jesse Hogan, Adam Kennedy, Daniel Lloyd and Harry Perryman all contributed. This is set to be a very exciting game. 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. The Sydney Swans were joined by the Los Angeles Rams for Sydney WorldPride, marching in the iconic Mardi Gras Parade for the sixth time. 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. All times AEDT (GMT +11). (72) win. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Coming to you in 2022, we bring you a special look at our build of the Royal Hall of Industries - a world-class facility and new home of the Sydney Swans. The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. There's new faces, positional switches, and a (not-so) new gameplan to thank. Hear from Swans assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh as he talks about all things 2023 preseason. 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. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 7:50pm (AEST). The Tigers looked back to their ominous best at stages throughout the night, but Franklin exploded with four second-half goals - three in the final quarter - to seal victory for the Swans and put them a game clear in the top eight. And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. 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's dominance in their forward 50 left former Richmond defensive coach Justin Leppitsch stunned as he called the Tigers' defence "lifeless and disorganised". The Swans now move into a three-way tie for fourth with the Lions and Collingwood. They were replaced by Colin ORiordan and Hugo Ralphsmith respectively. C: 27 Justin McInerney, 13 Oliver Florent, 3 Dylan Stephens Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go 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. How the teams compare across their games this season, Follow every game of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season and Toyota AFL Finals Series, with access to all the live scores and stats. New to Kayo? Sydney become the first professional sporting team to participate in 2018, while its the first time the Rams will march in the parade. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. 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. New to Kayo? Find out how each teams season is shaping up! F: 12 Tom De Koning, 10 Harry McKay, 19 Eddie Betts Its understood Swans coach John Longmire was still telling the AFL who was in and out of his side around 20 minutes before the match. Hes worked through those and played the last few games in reserves now. Longmire said. In a fierce contest, they could have been further ahead but had also blunted the Swans' scoring power. A defensive struggle ensued in the second term, with a free kick at the top of the goalsquare at the 24-minute mark leading to the single goal of the quarter to Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer. 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. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. Luke Parker got the Swans back on track after a couple of misses from his teammates. It was risky, it was quick and it was direct. In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. See all the latest photos from the field as the team prepare for the hit-out. 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.. The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. Try 14 Days Free Now >. The following is a list of Sydney Swans (formerly South Melbourne Football Sign up now! Jordan Lewis added: Both teams have handled it professionally and as a player you understand the world we live in, theres going to be things thrown up that you have to be dealing with.. He took the mark in the right pocket, before running around to kick his second for the afternoon to move past Ablett. Enormous pressure from the young Bloods and capitalised on the dominance through the midfield in that 2nd term, Swans legend Jude Bolton tweeted. AFL 2023 Media - Sydney v Brisbane Match Sim. 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. In episode twelve of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with Lynn Ralph. 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. TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) EMG: 28 Lewis Taylor, 32 James Bell, 36 Joel Amartey, 38 Colin ORiordan Our new home, Sydney Swans HQ at the Royal Hall of Industries is coming to life! Western Bulldogs 8.12 (60) def by Sydney 11.13 (79). The Richmond Tigers will be licking their wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss to the Sydney Swans on Saturday afternoon. These two sides met at the MCG in round 12, with Sydney the victors by 12 points. 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! 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 Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Joel has had a bit of a delayed start to the pre-season with some groin issues. 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. Ralphsmith received a free kick for high contact and launched through his second goal of the quarter, this one from the 50 metre arc. We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. As four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis pointed out on Fox Footy, all parts of their game werent functioning. 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. The Sydney Swans will honour their South Melbourne roots by wearing the clubs iconic red-V guernsey as the away strip for all Victorian games going forward. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. 21:12 Warner becomes the only multiple goal-scorer for the Swans with his second. Morrison extends the lead with his first goal of the afternoon. Goodess mother was of Adnyamathanha and Narungga descent, a member of the stolen generation of Aboriginal children who were forcibly 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. SHOULD THIS GAME HAVE EVEN BEEN PLAYED? featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Photos by Phil Hillyard. It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. 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. Ranked 4th in Goal Assists Per Game. See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. Sydney have started their season with two victories and will face a Bulldogs side looking to secure their first win of the season. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. The Swans are off, triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Cumberland was taken with pick No.43 in the 2019 draft as a midfielder/forward. The Sydney Swans will face Brisbane in a match-simulation this Friday. Try 14-Days Free Now >. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. The Tigers have left the MCG with their tails between their legs after losing to the Sydney Swans by 45 points on Saturday. They are ranked 16th for percentage of clearances won and have the AFL's worst differential in scores from stoppages. The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 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. 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. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. Supported operating systems - Android 7+ and iOS 11+. 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. "This is not the Richmond we've seen over the last few years," Brisbane great Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footy's coverage. Goal No. 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.