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 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. 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. Watch Sydney's press conference after their practice match against Carlton, Braeden Campbell winds up to nail a cracker from the centre square, Lance Franklin dribbles through a classic running snap, Harry Cunningham gathers at pace and nails a slick snap. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. 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. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. 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. Betting: Swans $1.48, Blues $2.66 (odds via PlayUp), Sydney Swans The Sydney Swans were joined by the Los Angeles Rams for Sydney WorldPride, marching in the iconic Mardi Gras Parade for the sixth time. 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. 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. While their scoring profile has completely changed, one thing that remains is their willingness to work hard. 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. Recap Sydney v Richmond in our blog below! 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. IN: Callum Sinclair, Justin McInerney, Kaiden Brand The Sydney Swans acknowledge the traditional owners of country across the lands which we operate and play our great game. Swans 2.3.15 lead Sun 1.4.10. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. 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. The Swans are off, triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Sydney have their own weapons in front of the ball, to cause the Melbourne defence headaches. TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) The Western Bulldogs are an A-grade team, they had a brilliant season last year. Hear from Swans assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh as he talks about all things 2023 preseason. 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. It wasnt awarded, leaving Prestia with the ball near the interchange bench and his torpedo attempt falling well short, sealing the Swans win. The following is a list of Sydney Swans (formerly South Melbourne Football New to Kayo? How do you make maths exciting? The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. 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. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. The biggest changes have come outside that. Tom Papley and Reid kicked another couple of goals to reduce the margin to just one goal at the final change. 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 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. Picture: Jono Searle, Tom Papley of the Swans kicked four goals. Despite the absence of the rested Lance Franklin, the Swans came out of the gates on fire, kicking the first three goals of the contest to take an eight-point lead to the first change, but really kicked into gear in a scintillating second term. Every match of every round Live on Kayo. WebCarlton v Sydney How will the Swans' leading goal scorer Tom Papley fare when he takes on Carlton, the club he almost joined ahead of the 2020 season? 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. We want to see it. Picture: AFL Photos, Sam Wicks celebrates a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. 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. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? The future is now. 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 Please gamble responsibly. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. Exciting forward Jack Martin returns for just his second match of the season, with a PCL injury having kept him out since Round 2. 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). Despite winning just five games last year, Longmire ever-so-quietly went about changing the way the Swans played. WebLost 50-122 v St Kilda- R21, 1971, then won 131-59 v North Melbourne- R22, 1971. 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. Take a fly through Sydney Swans HQ, thanks to Fox Footy. These two sides met at the MCG in round 12, with Sydney the victors by 12 points. There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because its hard to stay at that level for so long.. Sydney's dominance in their forward 50 left former Richmond defensive coach Justin Leppitsch stunned as he called the Tigers' defence "lifeless and disorganised". (72) win. 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. They were seriously challenged in the first half all parts of their game werent functioning, he told Fox Footy. 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. 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. The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! 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. 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 It came with a controversial final moment, with Chad Warner booting the ball into the stands despite a free kick being paid to Dion Prestia, sparking debate over whether a 50 metre penalty was also warranted. 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. Ralphsmith received a free kick for high contact and launched through his second goal of the quarter, this one from the 50 metre arc. Join as a member and get better value, better match day and an all-round better experience. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. 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. Sign up now! Richmond fought back in the fourth to close the gap slightly, but it was too little too late for Damien Hardwicks side. 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. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Read on. 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. 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. Oops! "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". AFL 2023 Media - Sydney v Brisbane Match Sim. It was a rare capitulation for the Tigers, who conceded 100 points before three-quarter time for the first time since 2017. Its hard to think of a more chaotic pre-game build-up than the one the Swans and Giants experienced on Sunday night to the point where you could argue the game shouldve been postponed. 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 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! 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 Sydney Swans launched their partnership with carsales at a function at the Boathouse in Rose Bay. After his four-goal effort against the Cats, Franklin was quieter against the Bulldogs, kicking two majors. Reckon you can pick the best team? 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. See a time-lapse of the progress over the past few months as we go from bare bones to our turf being laid. We want to see it. 7:20pmMarvel Stadium. 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). Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. 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. 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. Joel has had a bit of a delayed start to the pre-season with some groin issues. I dont think it shouldve been pulled at all. He replaces Jake Bowey. Lost 51-155 v Geelong- R12, 1976, then won 121-82 v Collingwood- R13, Here, he speaks to Mindfull Aus CEO and Founder Matt Runnalls about how he deals with setbacks and managing his own energy levels. 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. Hardwick labelled it a "horrendous" game, "farcical", blaming Longmire for "folding back" into his defensive 50 with extra players and bottling up the contest. What they lack there is more than made up for in punishing turnovers. 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. Harry Himmelberg was a big beneficiary, kicking two first-quarter goals, while Bruhn, Jesse Hogan, Adam Kennedy, Daniel Lloyd and Harry Perryman all contributed. A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. The Swans had a horrible run with injuries last year, with the tall stocks hit particularly badly. 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. 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 NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. 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. 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 >. They were replaced by Colin ORiordan and Hugo Ralphsmith respectively. The recent inclusion of Jake Melksham has helped Melbournes forward line. 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to 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. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. F: 9 Will Hayward, 23 Lance Franklin, 41 Hayden McLean Stay up to date with the latest from SwansHQ! 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'. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Hes worked through those and played the last few games in reserves now. Longmire said. 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. The Richmond Tigers will be licking their wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss to the Sydney Swans on Saturday afternoon. Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. 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. 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. Luke Parker got the Swans back on track after a couple of misses from his teammates. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. He was named Australian of the Year in 2014. 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. 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. We know their midfield is incredible as far as depth goes and talentwise, they play a really strong brand of footy. Hardwick's comments, which he later apologised for, came after the Tigers' four-goals-to-three win at a wet Gabba. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 7:50pm (AEST). 1000 is getting closer. In the same vein, Florent, Rowbottom and Chad Warner offer a balance of inside grunt and outside run. 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. Hear exclusively from Chloe Molloy as she signs with the Sydney Swans AFLW team on a long-term deal. 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. 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. In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. 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. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. Get all the important information in our Match Day Hub ahead of Round 3. *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:51pm AEST. 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie Goal No. 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. Some goals in quick succession from the Gold Coast have them in-front heading into the final quarter. But that was the only glimmer of hope Leon Camerons side would get. Ranked 4th in Goal Assists Per Game. Go behind the scenes as the Swans take on the Brisbane Lions in a pre-season trial match. FOLL: 27 Marc Pittonet, 18 Sam Walsh, 35 Ed Curnow 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! 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. The Lance Franklin-Sam Taylor match-up is becoming a terrific Sydney derby subplot. 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. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) In episode twelve of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with Lynn Ralph. See what assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh had to say following the Swans final pre-season hit out against Carlton last night. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. Morrison extends the lead with his first goal of the afternoon. He took the mark in the right pocket, before running around to kick his second for the afternoon to move past Ablett. Then a switch was flicked and the script was flipped. 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. 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. 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! At half-time, Franklin was scoreless from four disposals, while Taylor had seven disposals and four intercepts. 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. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. The opening minute of the third quarter against Adelaide last Saturday was a prime example. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. 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. Sydney showed no signs of slowing down from there and continued to dominate in the second half. A Melbourne teacher has found the answer by bringing his passion for KFC SuperCoach into the classroom. 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. 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.. C: 27 Justin McInerney, 13 Oliver Florent, 3 Dylan Stephens This is set to be a very exciting game. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. 17' Amartey finds Harry Morrison with a short kick near the goal square. 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. Enormous pressure from the young Bloods and capitalised on the dominance through the midfield in that 2nd term, Swans legend Jude Bolton tweeted. Western Bulldogs 8.12 (60) def by Sydney 11.13 (79). Goals to Jack Riewoldt and Jason Castagna midway through the second term pulled Richmond back into the contest. Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. The Swans look like having multiple players scoring Came here thinking Sydney could win today, but not like this. McInerney adds a point of difference with his pace and flair. 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. Venue: SCG Find out how each teams season is shaping up! "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. 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. 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 Giants got the ideal start to the fourth term, with Finlayson snapping a goal to reduce the margin to 13 points. The Tigers have left the MCG with their tails between their legs after losing to the Sydney Swans by 45 points on Saturday. Ranked 3rd The Swans now move into a three-way tie for fourth with the Lions and Collingwood. That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of Picture: Michael Klein. The Swans have converted almost 40 per cent of their rebound 50s into inside 50s, which is the top mark in the competition. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. They had struggled to bury Adelaide, and needed someone to lift the team. 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