In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Recap Sydney v Richmond in our blog below! The following is a list of Sydney Swans (formerly South Melbourne Football Here, he speaks to Mindfull Aus CEO and Founder Matt Runnalls about how he deals with setbacks and managing his own energy levels. But the Crows lifted in the second, kicking four goals in the second while holding the Bloods to just two. SHOULD THIS GAME HAVE EVEN BEEN PLAYED? McInerney adds a point of difference with his pace and flair. But the Crows weren't done. We want to see it. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. 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. 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. Franklin now has 37 goals for the season from 13 games and 981 overall from 313 matches. Sydney have started their season with two victories and will face a Bulldogs side looking to secure their first win of the season. 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). There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because its hard to stay at that level for so long.. What they lack there is more than made up for in punishing turnovers. Morrison extends the lead with his first goal of the afternoon. 17' Amartey finds Harry Morrison with a short kick near the goal square. You would always prefer to have Franklin, though, especially in a final. 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. 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. 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. F: 9 Will Hayward, 23 Lance Franklin, 41 Hayden McLean 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. Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers.. 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.. Kate Mahony, Executive General Manager AFLW has been selected in the newly established AFL Women in Football Talent Program, designed to strengthen pathways for women into mens footy departments and future-proof the game for generations. 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. The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. 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 Richmond Tigers will be licking their wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss to the Sydney Swans on Saturday afternoon. Our longest serving coach, John Longmire, has committed to the Sydney Swans until at least the end of 2025 after signing a two-year contract extension. Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. The future is now. "Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers. The Swans are off, triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. The Swans look like having multiple players scoring We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Errol Gulden managed a knock-on and then Tom Papley tapped the ball into space before gathering and hitting Lance Franklin on the lead for a mark 30m from goal. 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 win continues Sydneys unbeaten run in 2021. 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. Episode 5 of 'Longmire' takes a look at the importance of player and staff wellbeing, and the development of mental health promotion in the AFL community. 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. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Still, the game began as scheduled and Tom Papley gave Sydney the opening goal. 24 Sept 2022 02.09 EDT The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. In the same vein, Florent, Rowbottom and Chad Warner offer a balance of inside grunt and outside run. While their scoring profile has completely changed, one thing that remains is their willingness to work hard. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. This is not the Richmond weve seen over the last few years, Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footys coverage. 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. We take a look at how John Longmire has rebuilt the Swans into the AFL's most watchable team. 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. The opening minute of the third quarter against Adelaide last Saturday was a prime example. Picture: Jono Searle, Tom Papley of the Swans kicked four goals. You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. 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 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. Despite winning just five games last year, Longmire ever-so-quietly went about changing the way the Swans played. 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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. New to Kayo? Exciting forward Jack Martin returns for just his second match of the season, with a PCL injury having kept him out since Round 2. 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! Goodess mother was of Adnyamathanha and Narungga descent, a member of the stolen generation of Aboriginal children who were forcibly The Sydney Swans travel to Victoria for the first time in 2022 to face the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Supported operating systems - Android 7+ and iOS 11+. We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Hes worked through those and played the last few games in reserves now. Longmire said. 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. 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. The Swans have converted almost 40 per cent of their rebound 50s into inside 50s, which is the top mark in the competition. 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. Suddenly the Swans have one of the most exciting young lists in the competition. "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". These two sides met at the MCG in round 12, with Sydney the victors by 12 points. Theyve just stifled all their (the Giants) ball movement, which was a feature in the first half.. WebSydney Swans. Buddy has history against the Blues at the SCG; one of his two career 10-goal hauls came against them back in 2017. The Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! This is set to be a very exciting game. However, there were plenty of silver linings, most notably a stunning six-goal haul from champion forward Lance Franklin. 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. 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. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 7:50pm (AEST). The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. 7:20pmMarvel Stadium. The Sydney Swans acknowledge the traditional owners of country across the lands which we operate and play our great game. Ranked 5th in Kicks Per Game. Lewis described it as a really mature comeback by Sydney. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Swans came away victors over the Bulldogs in last seasons Round 17 clash at Marvel Stadium. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. There's new faces, positional switches, and a (not-so) new gameplan to thank. Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. Picture: AFL Photos, James Rowbottom and Callum Mills celebrate Sydney's win over Brisbane in round one, 2021. The Giants got the ideal start to the fourth term, with Finlayson snapping a goal to reduce the margin to 13 points. 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 guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. We want to see it. 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. But as the Swans started to get control in the midfield, Franklin began to get some space inside 50 and he thrived. 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. 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. The Swans hit back at the start of the second term, with Papley pouncing on a loose ball to break an unanswered seven-goal. HB: 6 Zac Williams, 23 Jacob Weitering, 42 Adam Saad Joel has had a bit of a delayed start to the pre-season with some groin issues. 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 Ranked 3rd In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. HF: 45 Sam Wicks, 5 Isaac Heeney, 11 Tom Papley That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of 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. 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. 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. AFL Finals 2022 LIVE scores Week One results: Sydney Swans win; Melbourne rocked by second-half onslaught, James Harmes reported, latest AFL news and video "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. 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. Created By 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Round 3 Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans Thursday 31 March 2022 1:20 AM (PDT) Marvel Stadium Melbourne 71 9.17 Full Time Bulldogs by 11 60 9.6 Match Centre Click For More 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. Sign up now! 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. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. 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. Oops! 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. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. "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. TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) Every match The Dogs won their first opening quarter of the season but should have claimed it by more given their dominance with the ball. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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, Dees do battle with Tigers in final practice game. The Swans flew out of the gate, kicking nine goals to two in the first quarter, to lead by seven at the first break. It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. Thanks to bullet-like passes from the likes of Nick Blakey and Errol Gulden, Franklin got hot on the lead. Nick Blakey was a late out for Sydney with the flu, while Marlion Pickett was a late out for Richmond with a migraine. Our new home, Sydney Swans HQ at the Royal Hall of Industries is coming to life! Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. They were replaced by Colin ORiordan and Hugo Ralphsmith respectively. The future is now. 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. IN: Levi Casboult, Jack Martin 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. Luke Parker joined SEN SportsDay with Gerard Healey to discuss the players to watch this season. 24:21 Emotions pour over as captain Joel Selwood boots one from just Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession 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.. 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. 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. 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. See all the latest photos from the field as the team prepare for the hit-out. For the Saints, skipper Steele led by example with 35 touches and a goal, while Higgins (three goals) and Billings (two) also tried hard. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) 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. The Tigers have left the MCG with their tails between their legs after losing to the Sydney Swans by 45 points on Saturday. 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. John Longmire will be thrilled with his boys.". 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. "This is not the Richmond we've seen over the last few years," Brisbane great Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footy's coverage. Follow it LIVE. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. Thats the nature of what were dealing with at the moment. Of course it was Buddy. 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). 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. 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.. Ultimately, the veteran superstar would take the points on Sunday night. INT: 1 Chad Warner, 2 Kaiden Brand, 8 James Rowbottom, 14 Callum Mills 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. 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. Swans 2.3.15 lead Sun 1.4.10. Oliver Florent and James Rowbottom took on more midfield responsibility that accelerated their progress, while Dylan Stephens, Justin McInerney, Wicks and James Bell played more than expected. In the final home and away round Melbourne showed their ruthless side by putting Brisbane to the sword by 58 points. Sydney Swans players Harry Cunningham, Isaac Heeney, Tom Papley, Alana Woodward and Kiara Beesley visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Randwick as part of Music Therapy Week and the club's partnership with Redkite. 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. Key defenders Liam Jones and Jacob Weitering will have their work cut out for them to avoid a repeat performance. 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. See a time-lapse of the progress over the past few months as we go from bare bones to our turf being laid. After being part of our historic first season Gen Lawson Tavan and Zoe Hurrell will depart the team. "They just needed a good old, old-fashioned Buddy Franklin goal, the Swans.". Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! There are some big inclusions in the Sydney Swans squad to face Brisbane Lions in tomorrow's match simulation at Moore Park. 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. The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 FOLL: 27 Marc Pittonet, 18 Sam Walsh, 35 Ed Curnow 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. Beware the Swan, wrote House Husbands actor Rhys Muldoon. Picture: Jono Searle, Sydneys Lance Franklin kicked four goals. Picture: Kelly Defina, Harry Himmelberg of the Giants kicked two first-quarter goals. Theyll look to make it four victories in a row when they face Essendon at home next Thursday night. Two QBE Sydney Swans Academy athletes have this weekend been part of the first instalment of the 2023 AFLW Academy training camp in Geelong. An ambassador for Mindfull Aus, Tom Papley is passionate about managing mental health. 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. A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. Please gamble responsibly. 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. The recent inclusion of Jake Melksham has helped Melbournes forward line. IT WAS less than nine months ago Richmond coach Damien Hardwick publicly criticised John Longmire for Sydney's dour brand of footy. The midfield battle will be key to deciding who wins this game.