Please gamble responsibly. In 2020, the Swans led the League in moving the ball from defensive 50 into the corridor. The biggest changes have come outside that. 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 The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. 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. Lost 51-155 v Geelong- R12, 1976, then won 121-82 v Collingwood- R13, 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. Senior coach John Longmire has made just one change to the side, following their impressive 30-point win over Geelong at the SCG with Joel Amartey coming into the side in place of Logan McDonald. But that was the only glimmer of hope Leon Camerons side would get. As four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis pointed out on Fox Footy, all parts of their game werent functioning. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. Nick Blakey was a late out for Sydney with the flu, while Marlion Pickett was a late out for Richmond with a migraine. "There is a reason three premierships in a row is rarely done because it's hard to stay at that level for so long.". 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. 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. 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. 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. That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of The midfield battle will be key to deciding who wins this game. 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. The Sydney Swans will look to shore up their spot in the top eight when they host the Carlton Blues at the SCG. 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. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. 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. 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.. 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. 12. (72) win. "Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers. Joel plays a number of different roles for us, were looking forward to having him back in the team.. Thanks to bullet-like passes from the likes of Nick Blakey and Errol Gulden, Franklin got hot on the lead. Theyll look to make it four victories in a row when they face Essendon at home next Thursday night. 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. Came here thinking Sydney could win today, but not like this. It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. Some goals in quick succession from the Gold Coast have them in-front heading into the final quarter. Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. 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. Oops! But it wasnt enough to snatch the lead from the Bloods, who punished Richmond on turnovers and slotted eightin the second quarter to hold onto their lead at the main break. The guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. 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. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. The Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. Suddenly the Swans have one of the most exciting young lists in the competition. Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. Picture: AFL Photos, Sam Wicks celebrates a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. 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 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. And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. Hear from co-captain Luke Parker after our 11-point loss to the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. 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. Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker remain contested ball-winning beasts and the inspirational leaders of a renewed on-ball brigade. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? Supported operating systems - Android 7+ and iOS 11+. On an unseasonably warm Melbourne afternoon, the Swans turned up the heat on the reigning premiers from the first bounce. 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. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy girls and boys teams take on the GIANTS Academy at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval this weekend. Get Full Access Kayo Event Centre AFL Top Plays 2022: Finals WK4 AFL Top Plays 2022: Finals WK3 AFL Top Plays 2022: Finals WK2 AFL Top Plays 2022: Finals WK1 AFL Top Plays 2022: Round 23 THE NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) Beware the Swan, wrote House Husbands actor Rhys Muldoon. "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. 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). 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. "They just needed a good old, old-fashioned Buddy Franklin goal, the Swans.". It's a formula that has served Richmond so well over the past four years. See all the latest photos from the field as the team prepare for the hit-out. The Swans came away victors over the Bulldogs in last seasons Round 17 clash at Marvel Stadium. (117) to 10. He kicked the opening goal of the game and then missed two shots in the second quarter, finishing with seven disposals and 1.2. 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. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Hes worked through those and played the last few games in reserves now. Longmire said. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. Lewis described it as a really mature comeback by Sydney. We want to see it. 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. Kieren Briggs and Jake Stein also attended the rugby, per Foxfooty.com.aus Tom Morris. But as the Swans started to get control in the midfield, Franklin began to get some space inside 50 and he thrived. But the Crows lifted in the second, kicking four goals in the second while holding the Bloods to just two. IN: Callum Sinclair, Justin McInerney, Kaiden Brand Ranked 3rd The following is a list of Sydney Swans (formerly South Melbourne Football Join co-hosts Megan Waters and Andrew Krakouer, and legends of the game Darryl White and Gilbert McAdam for our 2022 return, Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy tells Sarah Olle the one piece of wellbeing advice he'd give to his younger self, Dion Prestia left the ground following this incident against Melbourne in the second quarter, Dustin Martin shows his class with a strong mark before finishing truly, Brodie Grundy kicks his first for the game with a clever mark and snap, Follow all the action from Saturday's three practice games, Aaron Naughton booted four goals as the Western Bulldogs made short work of North Melbourne, Just where Sam Darcy plays for the Western Bulldogs this year remains unclear, Watch North Melbourne's press conference after their practice match against Western Bulldogs, Newcomer or seasoned player, you can't miss the best advice from last year's Fantasy Classic champion. When the teams meet at the MCG on Saturday afternoon, Hardwick and his Tigers will face a totally different Sydney to the one they encountered last July. 7:20pmMarvel Stadium. In the process, Franklin kicked his 400th goal for the Swans. GWS and Sydney will pick up where they left off in last years epic elimination final, in the latest instalment of the Sydney Derby.Join The Roar for live scores from 5:10pm (AEDT).. 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. 24:21 Emotions pour over as captain Joel Selwood boots one from just 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. 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. 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. 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. In episode twelve of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with Lynn Ralph. Photos by Phil Hillyard. 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. 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. Key defenders Liam Jones and Jacob Weitering will have their work cut out for them to avoid a repeat performance. 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. 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. It wasnt awarded, leaving Prestia with the ball near the interchange bench and his torpedo attempt falling well short, sealing the Swans win. Behinds to Nick Brewer, Joel Amartey and Dylan Stephens. Due to the pre-finals bye Sydney livewire forward Tom Papley has been able to recover from concussion, so Sydney go in unchanged. There's more to Sydney's revival than changing its gamestyle though. Theyve just stifled all their (the Giants) ball movement, which was a feature in the first half.. 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. SHOULD THIS GAME HAVE EVEN BEEN PLAYED? How do you make maths exciting? The opening minute of the third quarter against Adelaide last Saturday was a prime example. We respectfully acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging. "They've been slaughtered today," Garry Lyon said of Richmond's back six. In a fierce contest, they could have been further ahead but had also blunted the Swans' scoring power. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! 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. They pounced on some mistakes in the back half from Sydney to take a two-goal lead into quarter-time, with livewire Weightman busy in attack. 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. 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. 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. Goals to Jack Riewoldt and Jason Castagna midway through the second term pulled Richmond back into the contest. You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. 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. 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. 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. Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this years AFL grand final to avoid a disappointing season. Get all the important information in our Match Day Hub ahead of Round 3. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. 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 Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. Logan McDonald played probably his best game for the club in that match, kicking three goals and earning himself a rising star nomination. CONFIRMED: Chloe Molloy signs long-term deal. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition.