In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. They had struggled to bury Adelaide, and needed someone to lift the team. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. Enormous pressure from the young Bloods and capitalised on the dominance through the midfield in that 2nd term, Swans legend Jude Bolton tweeted. They are ranked 16th for percentage of clearances won and have the AFL's worst differential in scores from stoppages. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 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. Exciting forward Jack Martin returns for just his second match of the season, with a PCL injury having kept him out since Round 2. He took the mark in the right pocket, before running around to kick his second for the afternoon to move past Ablett. 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). The Western Bulldogs are an A-grade team, they had a brilliant season last year. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. Maurice Rioli Jr kicked another goal to put the margin out to 33 points, with only a free kick for a throw and then a 50 metre penalty against Richmond giving the Swans a chance to respond, which they did via Braeden Campbell. Sydney have started their season with two victories and will face a Bulldogs side looking to secure their first win of the season. "Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. But the Crows weren't done. "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. Sydney has won its last eight games on the trot and look extremely hard to beat on their home turf on Saturday. You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. Try 14 Days Free Now >. Stay up to date with the latest from SwansHQ! Ranked 3rd Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? The Sydney Swans travel to Victoria for the first time in 2022 to face the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. 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! 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. 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. These two sides met at the MCG in round 12, with Sydney the victors by 12 points. Its a different side, its like theyve woken up, three-time premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Then a switch was flicked and the script was flipped. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. 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. The Swans flew out of the gate, kicking nine goals to two in the first quarter, to lead by seven at the first break. *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:51pm AEST, Lance Franklin of the Swans celebrates. For the Swans, Callum Mills, Harry Cunningham and Colin ORiordan (was to be the medical sub) went out, replaced by Dylan Stephens, James Rowbottom and Ben Ronke (medical sub). 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. The Swans came away victors over the Bulldogs in last seasons Round 17 clash at Marvel Stadium. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. What the Swans have been for much of the past two decades stoppage specialists and methodical ball movers is simply no longer the case. 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. The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. But that was the only glimmer of hope Leon Camerons side would get. This is set to be a very exciting game. Swans 2.3.15 lead Sun 1.4.10. Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. There's new faces, positional switches, and a (not-so) new gameplan to thank. 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. 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. 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. All the latest news, videos, results and information. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. 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. McInerney adds a point of difference with his pace and flair. 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. Cumberland was taken with pick No.43 in the 2019 draft as a midfielder/forward. The guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. 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. 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. On an unseasonably warm Melbourne afternoon, the Swans turned up the heat on the reigning premiers from the first bounce. Hear from John Longmire as he confirms just one change for our match against the Western Bulldogs. 21:12 Warner becomes the only multiple goal-scorer for the Swans with his second. 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. 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.. Visit the Swanshop to gear up for the season. The recent inclusion of Jake Melksham has helped Melbournes forward line. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) 7:20pmMarvel Stadium. Obviously missing out last year was disappointing, but Im feeling good, confident and ready to attack the second half of the year.. 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. 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. Of course it was Buddy. 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. Hear from Swans assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh as he talks about all things 2023 preseason. F: 12 Tom De Koning, 10 Harry McKay, 19 Eddie Betts 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). The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. SuperCoach study guide: One-stop shop for advice, research, Teachers SuperCoach secret to making maths fun, Chad Warner, Tom Papley and Callum Mills guided the visitors to their win. 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. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) 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. 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. Came here thinking Sydney could win today, but not like this. Hear exclusively from Chloe Molloy as she signs with the Sydney Swans AFLW team on a long-term deal. Kieren Briggs and Jake Stein also attended the rugby, per Foxfooty.com.aus Tom Morris. But inaccuracy was costly and kept the Swans within reach throughout the 9.17 (71) to 9.6 (60) result. Kamdyn McIntosh was also helped off the ground by Richmond's medical staff after copping a brutal head knock in a 50-50 contest with Swans defender Dane Rampe in the final quarter. Every match Coming into the match as the AFL's highest-scoring team in the opening two rounds, Sydney's free-scoring continued with their 102 points at three-quarter time the first time Richmond had conceded triple figures inside three quarters since Round 16, 2017. 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. Some goals in quick succession from the Gold Coast have them in-front heading into the final quarter. CONFIRMED: Chloe Molloy signs long-term deal. The Giants got the ideal start to the fourth term, with Finlayson snapping a goal to reduce the margin to 13 points. Follow it LIVE. In 2020, the Swans led the League in moving the ball from defensive 50 into the corridor. Picture: AFL Photos, Sam Wicks celebrates a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. Asked if the game shouldve been postponed, Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson told Fox Footy: I dont think it shouldve been. 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. Morrison extends the lead with his first goal of the afternoon. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. 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. 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? 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. The Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. 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. 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. 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. Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. 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. Picture: Michael Klein. At half-time, Franklin was scoreless from four disposals, while Taylor had seven disposals and four intercepts. Buddy has history against the Blues at the SCG; one of his two career 10-goal hauls came against them back in 2017. 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.. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Suddenly the Swans have one of the most exciting young lists in the competition. It's a formula that has served Richmond so well over the past four years. Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis said Taylor certainly got the points in the first half. OUT: Marc Murphy, Lachie Plowman, Josh Honey (R10 medical sub). Picture: Kelly Defina, Harry Himmelberg of the Giants kicked two first-quarter goals. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! HF: 1 Jack Silvagni, 41 Levi Casboult, 44 Matthew Owies 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. Tom Papley and Reid kicked another couple of goals to reduce the margin to just one goal at the final change. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. 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. The future is now. 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.