But as the Swans started to get control in the midfield, Franklin began to get some space inside 50 and he thrived. Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. OUT: Marc Murphy, Lachie Plowman, Josh Honey (R10 medical sub). 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. Buddy has history against the Blues at the SCG; one of his two career 10-goal hauls came against them back in 2017. Sydney We take a look at how John Longmire has rebuilt the Swans into the AFL's most watchable team. And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. While their scoring profile has completely changed, one thing that remains is their willingness to work hard. 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. At half-time, Franklin was scoreless from four disposals, while Taylor had seven disposals and four intercepts. Sydney have their own weapons in front of the ball, to cause the Melbourne defence headaches. 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. 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. 1. Holy hell, added journalist James Mottershead. The Swans flew out of the gate, kicking nine goals to two in the first quarter, to lead by seven at the first break. The Richmond Tigers will be licking their wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss to the Sydney Swans on Saturday afternoon. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. How do you make maths exciting? The superstar forward kicked three goals in the space of 10 minutes, with the third of those goals putting the Swans in front. SHOULD THIS GAME HAVE EVEN BEEN PLAYED? Every match After being part of our historic first season Gen Lawson Tavan and Zoe Hurrell will depart the team. Beware the Swan, wrote House Husbands actor Rhys Muldoon. The Dogs' 25-point break at half-time was both deserved but not enough. 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. 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. Venue: SCG 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 Swans FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) The Swans look like having multiple players scoring Picture: Kelly Defina, Harry Himmelberg of the Giants kicked two first-quarter goals. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Here, he speaks to Mindfull Aus CEO and Founder Matt Runnalls about how he deals with setbacks and managing his own energy levels. See all the latest photos from the field as the Swans continue to train ahead of their upcoming pre-season fixture with Brisbane. 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. 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. Joel has had a bit of a delayed start to the pre-season with some groin issues. 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. 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. Due to the pre-finals bye Sydney livewire forward Tom Papley has been able to recover from concussion, so Sydney go in unchanged. 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). You would always prefer to have Franklin, though, especially in a final. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). 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. As per colleague Max Laughton, the only two players in VFL/AFL history to kick 400 goals at two clubs are Franklin and the legendary Tony Lockett. Please gamble responsibly. Ranked 4th in Goal Assists Per Game. 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. 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. 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. In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. 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). Lance Franklin is back to footy at last, bagging three goals in a pleasing comeback. 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.. Western Bulldogs 8.12 (60) def by Sydney 11.13 (79). Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. IT WAS less than nine months ago Richmond coach Damien Hardwick publicly criticised John Longmire for Sydney's dour brand of footy. Geelong clinches AFL top-four spot with win over Sydney Swans Hes worked through those and played the last few games in reserves now. Longmire said. Sydney Swans Try 14-Days Free Now >. The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. Despite winning just five games last year, Longmire ever-so-quietly went about changing the way the Swans played. 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 Lance Franklin-Sam Taylor match-up is becoming a terrific Sydney derby subplot. Came here thinking Sydney could win today, but not like this. They are ranked 16th for percentage of clearances won and have the AFL's worst differential in scores from stoppages. 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. 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. AFL 2022, Sydney Swans vs Richmond Tigers, Round 11: Scores, He replaces Jake Bowey. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. 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. 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. Sydney Swans forward Tom Papley has said his side is looking forward to season 2023 and that the young Swans have 'grown' over the pre-season. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. But the Swans worked their way right back into the game late, with McInerney kicking his second and Papley snapping his third goal before Luke Parker converted a set-shot on the half-time siren to reduce the Giants lead to 16 points at the major break. Ranked 3rd Key defenders Liam Jones and Jacob Weitering will have their work cut out for them to avoid a repeat performance. Its all been done around the contest, four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis told Fox Footy. Tom Papley and Reid kicked another couple of goals to reduce the margin to just one goal at the final change. 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 The Sydney Swans have recorded a 43-point win over Carlton at Blacktown on Friday night with youngster Errol Gulden dominating with 45 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. 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. Franklin now has 37 goals for the season from 13 games and 981 overall from 313 matches. 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. Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues: AFL live scores 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. Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. Sydney finished third with 15 wins and seven losses. The Swans had a horrible run with injuries last year, with the tall stocks hit particularly badly. 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! The Swans now move into a three-way tie for fourth with the Lions and Collingwood. There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. A Melbourne teacher has found the answer by bringing his passion for KFC SuperCoach into the classroom. 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. Still, the game began as scheduled and Tom Papley gave Sydney the opening goal. There are some big inclusions in the Sydney Swans squad to face Brisbane Lions in tomorrow's match simulation at Moore Park. Recap Sydney v Richmond in our blog below! 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. 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. "This is not the Richmond we've seen over the last few years," Brisbane great Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footy's coverage. Oops! 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. We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. 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. WESTERN BULLDOGS 3.3 4.10 6.15 9.17 (71)SYDNEY 1.3 1.3 5.3 9.6 (60), GOALSWestern Bulldogs:Weightman 3, Bontempelli, Keath, Naughton, Ugle-Hagan, Vandermeer, WallisSydney:Franklin 2, Hayward 2, Heeney, McLean, Ronke, Wicks, BESTWestern Bulldogs:English, Weightman, Smith, Dunkley, Dale, TreloarSydney:Blakey, Lloyd, Mills, Parker, Franklin, INJURIESWestern Bulldogs:Cordy (concussion)Sydney:Hickey (knee), SUBSTITUTESWestern Bulldogs:Mitch Wallis(replaced Zaine Cordy in the first quarter)Sydney:Ben Ronke (replaced Tom Hickey in the first quarter), Round 3 Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans, 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. 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. In 2020, the Swans led the League in moving the ball from defensive 50 into the corridor. Reckon you can pick the best team? Sydney kicked the first goal of the match via Sam Reid, but the free kick he received for holding the man to do so was heavily criticised. 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. It's a formula that has served Richmond so well over the past four years. New to Kayo? It started late in the second term when the Swans booted three goals in eight minutes to reduce the margin to 16 points at the major break. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. 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. After his four-goal effort against the Cats, Franklin was quieter against the Bulldogs, kicking two majors. This is not the Richmond weve seen over the last few years, Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown said on Fox Footys coverage. 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. No: Name: Games: Age: Date of Birth Height Weight: Origin: Position: 36: Amartey, Joel: 13: 23yr 6mth: 2 Sep 1999: 197cm: 98kg: Sandringham Dragons: Forward 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. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. 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. The future is now. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. South Melbourne. Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Tips | AFL 2022 Preview 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.. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. Sign up now! 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. Nothing in the free kick, Daisy Pearce said on channel seven. They met in the qualifying final at Domain Stadium, and Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. The midfield battle will be key to deciding who wins this game. 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 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. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. AFL - News, Fixtures, Scores & Results - AFL.com.au Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Nick Blakey was a late out for Sydney with the flu, while Marlion Pickett was a late out for Richmond with a migraine. Sydney showed no signs of slowing down from there and continued to dominate in the second half. Through the first two rounds this year they're ranked second. 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? Find out how each teams season is shaping up! 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. "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. Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers.. Although they've developed a deeper midfield, the Swans are not relying on stoppages for success. Hear from John Longmire as he confirms just one change for our match against the Western Bulldogs. 2005 AFL Grand Final But that was the only glimmer of hope Leon Camerons side would get. Stay up to date with the latest from SwansHQ! That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of The biggest changes have come outside that. "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. Holy hell: Sydney Swans embarrass defending premiers - news 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. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. The Sydney Swans travel to Victoria for the first time in 2022 to face the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. 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. 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. We respectfully acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging. Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go Sydney Swans Goal No. 7:20pmMarvel Stadium. Then a switch was flicked and the script was flipped. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. 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 In fact, Sydney went to sleep for the better part of an hour, kicking just four goals across the middle two terms. 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. The Sydney Swans will face Brisbane in a match-simulation this Friday. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). These two sides met at the MCG in round 12, with Sydney the victors by 12 points. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. 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. But it was the Swans second of the third quarter that was the important one. Goodess mother was of Adnyamathanha and Narungga descent, a member of the stolen generation of Aboriginal children who were forcibly 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. On an unseasonably warm Melbourne afternoon, the Swans turned up the heat on the reigning premiers from the first bounce. C: 46 Matthew Cottrell, 9 Patrick Cripps (c), 43 Will Setterfield You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. 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. For the Saints, skipper Steele led by example with 35 touches and a goal, while Higgins (three goals) and Billings (two) also tried hard. Hear from Sydney Swans coach John Longmire following Sydney's Round 3 11-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs, The Bulldogs and Swans clash in round three of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, Watch Sydney's press conference after round three's match against Western Bulldogs. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! 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. Picture: Jono Searle, Tom Papley of the Swans kicked four goals. EMG: 3 Marc Murphy, 26 Luke Parks, 32 Jack Newnes, 36 Josh Honey 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. Please gamble responsibly. Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis said Taylor certainly got the points in the first half. EMG: 28 Lewis Taylor, 32 James Bell, 36 Joel Amartey, 38 Colin ORiordan 12. 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. Swans lead by 5. Richmond Tigers vs Sydney Swans: AFL live scores +143. It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. AFL Stats - AFL.com.au 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. 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. 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. Callum Mills impressed with 31 disposals and three tackles while Luke Parker had 27 disposals, four tackles, seven clearances and a goal. Swans 2.3.15 lead Sun 1.4.10. Try 14-Days Free Now >. The data behind Lance 'Buddy' Franklin's 1,000 AFL goals There's new faces, positional switches, and a (not-so) new gameplan to thank. Obviously missing out last year was disappointing, but Im feeling good, confident and ready to attack the second half of the year.. *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:51pm AEST, Lance Franklin of the Swans celebrates. We want to see it. The future is now. Sydney Swans Supported operating systems - Android 7+ and iOS 11+. Sydney Swans We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. In a fierce contest, they could have been further ahead but had also blunted the Swans' scoring power. AFL 2023 Media - Sydney v Brisbane Match Sim. What the Swans have been for much of the past two decades stoppage specialists and methodical ball movers is simply no longer the case. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. CONFIRMED: Chloe Molloy signs long-term deal. They had struggled to bury Adelaide, and needed someone to lift the team. The opening minute of the third quarter against Adelaide last Saturday was a prime example. Download the app to get all the information you need straight to your mobile! 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Sydney Swans Football Club AFL Statistics Home Page - FootyWire 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.