South Melbourne. However, there were plenty of silver linings, most notably a stunning six-goal haul from champion forward Lance Franklin. 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. Hear from John Longmire as he confirms just one change for our match against the Western Bulldogs. Luke Parker got the Swans back on track after a couple of misses from his teammates. 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. Oops! 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. 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. After being part of our historic first season Gen Lawson Tavan and Zoe Hurrell will depart the team. There's more to Sydney's revival than changing its gamestyle though. The Tigers struggled to keep up with the enthusiastic Sydney outfit in the second quarter as the visitors hit their stride even without star forward Lance Franklin. 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. Every match Stay up to date with the latest from SwansHQ! Sydney become the first professional sporting team to participate in 2018, while its the first time the Rams will march in the parade. The Swans look like having multiple players scoring 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. Callum Mills impressed with 31 disposals and three tackles while Luke Parker had 27 disposals, four tackles, seven clearances and a goal. 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. Our new home, Sydney Swans HQ at the Royal Hall of Industries is coming to life! Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 7:50pm (AEST). The guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. The Dogs won their first opening quarter of the season but should have claimed it by more given their dominance with the ball. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). This is set to be a very exciting game. 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! Ultimately, the veteran superstar would take the points on Sunday night. 1. Try 14-Days Free Now >. Cumberland was taken with pick No.43 in the 2019 draft as a midfielder/forward. There's new faces, positional switches, and a (not-so) new gameplan to thank. 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. All times AEDT (GMT +11). 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. Picture: Jono Searle, Sydneys Lance Franklin kicked four goals. 121-46. 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. 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. It will be great to get back in front of our Melbourne based supporters.. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. 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. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Its all been done around the contest, four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis told Fox Footy. 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? He took the mark in the right pocket, before running around to kick his second for the afternoon to move past Ablett. 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. 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. Presenting our six-part series 'Longmire' - offering a glimpse into John Longmire's life away from footy, while also detailing his passion for the game and his philosophy on coaching. Lost 51-155 v Geelong- R12, 1976, then won 121-82 v Collingwood- R13, 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. HB: 6 Zac Williams, 23 Jacob Weitering, 42 Adam Saad 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. AFL 2023 Media - Sydney v Brisbane Match Sim. 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) EMG: 3 Marc Murphy, 26 Luke Parks, 32 Jack Newnes, 36 Josh Honey 1000 is getting closer. 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. 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 understood Swans coach John Longmire was still telling the AFL who was in and out of his side around 20 minutes before the match. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! 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.. But the Crows lifted in the second, kicking four goals in the second while holding the Bloods to just two. "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. McDonald and Morrison the goal scorers. But it was a blessing in disguise, as younger players had to be dropped into important roles, including Tom McCartin making a successful move to defence. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. I dont think it shouldve been pulled at all. Thanks to bullet-like passes from the likes of Nick Blakey and Errol Gulden, Franklin got hot on the lead. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Tune into this Sunday afternoon AFL match with live scores on The Roar from 3:20pm (AEST). Due to the pre-finals bye Sydney livewire forward Tom Papley has been able to recover from concussion, so Sydney go in unchanged. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? 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. The midfield battle will be key to deciding who wins this game. Lewis described it as a really mature comeback by Sydney. 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. The recent inclusion of Jake Melksham has helped Melbournes forward line. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! Goals to Jack Riewoldt and Jason Castagna midway through the second term pulled Richmond back into the contest. Asked if the game shouldve been postponed, Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson told Fox Footy: I dont think it shouldve been. Through the first two rounds this year they're ranked second. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. Sydney's dominance in their forward 50 left former Richmond defensive coach Justin Leppitsch stunned as he called the Tigers' defence "lifeless and disorganised". 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. He was named Australian of the Year in 2014. We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. Commentators were left similarly gobsmacked. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie Melbournes backline will be strengthened by the inclusion of Christan Salem, who was a late out at the Gabba. READ MORE: The Horn taunt that led to epic final slugfest, READ MORE: Dolphins reveal coach to take over from Bennett, READ MORE: Schumacher's family slammed for telling 'lies'. But inaccuracy was costly and kept the Swans within reach throughout the 9.17 (71) to 9.6 (60) result. Goal No. See all the latest photos from the field as the Swans continue to train ahead of their upcoming pre-season fixture with Brisbane. For the Saints, skipper Steele led by example with 35 touches and a goal, while Higgins (three goals) and Billings (two) also tried hard. Hardwick labelled it a "horrendous" game, "farcical", blaming Longmire for "folding back" into his defensive 50 with extra players and bottling up the contest. Two QBE Sydney Swans Academy athletes have this weekend been part of the first instalment of the 2023 AFLW Academy training camp in Geelong. They missed another couple of chances at goal however and it made it all the more costly when Jayden Short put through a goal at the other end. There are some big inclusions in the Sydney Swans squad to face Brisbane Lions in tomorrow's match simulation at Moore Park. Take a fly through Sydney Swans HQ, thanks to Fox Footy. 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. He kicked three goals in the third term and added another in the last quarter to finish with 4.2 from 11 disposals and six marks (five taken inside 50). Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers.. 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. Reckon you can pick the best team? In episode four of our latest series, 'Longmire', Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire takes us through the evolution of his coaching journey and some of his coaching philosophies. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. But the Crows weren't done. 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. Its a different side, its like theyve woken up, three-time premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. 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. The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. 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. James Rowbottom gave the Swans some hope of a comeback, but a huge turning point came when the Swans had a look inside 50 denied after Franklin struck Trent Cotchin in the face, with the Tigers kicking a goal at the other end in response. THE NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. Hardwick's comments, which he later apologised for, came after the Tigers' four-goals-to-three win at a wet Gabba. Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis said Taylor certainly got the points in the first half. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. While their scoring profile has completely changed, one thing that remains is their willingness to work hard. (117) to 10. Here, he speaks to Mindfull Aus CEO and Founder Matt Runnalls about how he deals with setbacks and managing his own energy levels. Goodess mother was of Adnyamathanha and Narungga descent, a member of the stolen generation of Aboriginal children who were forcibly Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. +143. Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 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. 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. 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. 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 He replaces Jake Bowey. 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. C: 27 Justin McInerney, 13 Oliver Florent, 3 Dylan Stephens 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. 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. 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. 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. Western Bulldogs 8.12 (60) def by Sydney 11.13 (79). Download the app to get all the information you need straight to your mobile! In the process, Franklin kicked his 400th goal for the Swans. 21:12 Warner becomes the only multiple goal-scorer for the Swans with his second. 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. 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. 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. Robbie Fox was named the medical substitute, while Noah Cumberlands AFL debut is also as a sub. 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. The 2020 top draft pick had one of his better games in Bulldogs colours, showing smarts and athleticism inside 50, a tough approach at the contests and more confidence to fly for his marks. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. WebLost 50-122 v St Kilda- R21, 1971, then won 131-59 v North Melbourne- R22, 1971. 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. They pounced on some mistakes in the back half from Sydney to take a two-goal lead into quarter-time, with livewire Weightman busy in attack. 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. 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. 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). Sydney has won its last eight games on the trot and look extremely hard to beat on their home turf on Saturday. Thats the nature of what were dealing with at the moment. The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 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 Swans have converted almost 40 per cent of their rebound 50s into inside 50s, which is the top mark in the competition. Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. 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. Nothing in the free kick, Daisy Pearce said on channel seven. 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. Sydney have their own weapons in front of the ball, to cause the Melbourne defence headaches. Oops! OUT: Marc Murphy, Lachie Plowman, Josh Honey (R10 medical sub). In the same vein, Florent, Rowbottom and Chad Warner offer a balance of inside grunt and outside run. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? 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.