Holy hell, added journalist James Mottershead. 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. 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. 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. Robbie Fox was named the medical substitute, while Noah Cumberlands AFL debut is also as a sub. As a result, the margin ballooned out to 27 points midway through the second term. The Blues were a class above Hawthorn at the MCG in Round 10, but the Swans are up another level. Joel plays a number of different roles for us, were looking forward to having him back in the team.. 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. But it was the Swans second of the third quarter that was the important one. Twenty metres out from goal, Bontempelli trickled it through, the goal sealing the Dogs their first win of 2022 after back-to-back defeats to begin the season.The Bulldogs should have sewn this game up well before. Take a fly through Sydney Swans HQ, thanks to Fox Footy. McInerney adds a point of difference with his pace and flair. Follow it LIVE. Picture: AFL Photos, James Rowbottom and Callum Mills celebrate Sydney's win over Brisbane in round one, 2021. 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. Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers.. AFL 2023 Media - Sydney v Brisbane Match Sim. Logan McDonald played probably his best game for the club in that match, kicking three goals and earning himself a rising star nomination. Thanks to bullet-like passes from the likes of Nick Blakey and Errol Gulden, Franklin got hot on the lead. Try 14 Days Free Now >. He was named Australian of the Year in 2014. 15. 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 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. Despite winning just five games last year, Longmire ever-so-quietly went about changing the way the Swans played. The Swans are off, triple premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Picture: Michael Klein. The recent inclusion of Jake Melksham has helped Melbournes forward line. In a fierce contest, they could have been further ahead but had also blunted the Swans' scoring power. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Melbournes backline will be strengthened by the inclusion of Christan Salem, who was a late out at the Gabba. 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. 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. Everybody saw how dynamic the forward line can be against Brisbane: at half-time theyd scored 81 points. 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. The 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. 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. They have, however, made a major statement at the selection table, with former captain Marc Murphy dropped. Mills is averaging 24 highly efficient disposals, seven of them contested, and a goal a game through the first fortnight. The Swans had their hearts broken late last week, going down to Fremantle in Perth by just two points. 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.. 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. 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. Commentators were left similarly gobsmacked. There were key absences from both sides: Melbourne was missing star defender Steven May, while on the flip side Sydney were without Franklin. There are some big inclusions in the Sydney Swans squad to face Brisbane Lions in tomorrow's match simulation at Moore Park. Sydney has a pressure factor of 1.91 through the opening fortnight, which is the best in the competition. 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. Betting: Swans $1.48, Blues $2.66 (odds via PlayUp), Sydney Swans Oops! 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.. The Tigers have left the MCG with their tails between their legs after losing to the Sydney Swans by 45 points on Saturday. 24:21 Emotions pour over as captain Joel Selwood boots one from just Its all been done around the contest, four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis told Fox Footy. Gray (23), Clarke (20), Stephens (20) our main possession 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. THE NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. 17' Amartey finds Harry Morrison with a short kick near the goal square. Ruckman Matt Flynn also dislocated his shoulder twice, leaving Finlayson and Sproule to share the ruck work. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. 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. Six Sydney Swans AFLW players have been rewarded for standout individual campaigns in our inaugural season with nominations for the 2022 AFLW MVP awards. He took the mark in the right pocket, before running around to kick his second for the afternoon to move past Ablett. 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. 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. 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. John Longmire will be thrilled with his boys.". 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. He kicked the opening goal of the game and then missed two shots in the second quarter, finishing with seven disposals and 1.2. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Theyve just stifled all their (the Giants) ball movement, which was a feature in the first half.. We respectfully acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to the elders past, present and emerging. 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. (117) to 10. Due to the pre-finals bye Sydney livewire forward Tom Papley has been able to recover from concussion, so Sydney go in unchanged. A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. C: 46 Matthew Cottrell, 9 Patrick Cripps (c), 43 Will Setterfield Parish (34 disposals), Stringer (four goals), Ridley (35 disposals), Hooker (five goals), Merrett (34 disposals), Nick Hind (25) and Devon Smith (26) were fantastic for the Bombers. 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. Statistics courtesy of Champion Data show Longmire has crafted a gameplan to suit his young and athletic team. Cumberland was taken with pick No.43 in the 2019 draft as a midfielder/forward. 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. Luke Parker joined SEN SportsDay with Gerard Healey to discuss the players to watch this season. IT WAS less than nine months ago Richmond coach Damien Hardwick publicly criticised John Longmire for Sydney's dour brand of footy. 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. Ralphsmith received a free kick for high contact and launched through his second goal of the quarter, this one from the 50 metre arc. The biggest changes have come outside that. In episode two of our latest series, 'Longmire', the Sydney Swans Head Coach John Longmire talks us through coaching during the pandemic. EMG: 28 Lewis Taylor, 32 James Bell, 36 Joel Amartey, 38 Colin ORiordan 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. Tom Papley and Reid kicked another couple of goals to reduce the margin to just one goal at the final change. Tune into this Sunday afternoon AFL match with live scores on The Roar from 3:20pm (AEST). Opening bounce: 3:20pm (AEST) 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. 26' Gold Coast kick their first through Darcy MacPherson. In the final home and away round Melbourne showed their ruthless side by putting Brisbane to the sword by 58 points. Ranked 3rd Ranked 4th in Goal Assists Per Game. 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 Sydney Swans were joined by the Los Angeles Rams for Sydney WorldPride, marching in the iconic Mardi Gras Parade for the sixth time. Sydney finished third with 15 wins and seven losses. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. The Lance Franklin-Sam Taylor match-up is becoming a terrific Sydney derby subplot. 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 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 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 Swans look like having multiple players scoring Ranked 5th in Kicks Per Game. Callum Mills impressed with 31 disposals and three tackles while Luke Parker had 27 disposals, four tackles, seven clearances and a goal. The Swans and Blues clash at Blacktown International Sportspark. 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. The Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. 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. What they lack there is more than made up for in punishing turnovers. 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. It was risky, it was quick and it was direct. Sydney Swans 91 View Full Live Scores Melbourne 69 Match Complete Sydney Swans 91 Show Preview 325 Join the conversation Reckon you can pick the best team? Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work We take a look at how John Longmire has rebuilt the Swans into the AFL's most watchable team. Key defenders Liam Jones and Jacob Weitering will have their work cut out for them to avoid a repeat performance. Create your own Fantasy AFL team and compete for daily prizes on Draftstars its free to join so why not check it out? 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. Hear from John Longmire as he confirms just one change for our match against the Western Bulldogs. 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. Harry Himmelberg was a big beneficiary, kicking two first-quarter goals, while Bruhn, Jesse Hogan, Adam Kennedy, Daniel Lloyd and Harry Perryman all contributed. 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. Came here thinking Sydney could win today, but not like this. 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 Although they've developed a deeper midfield, the Swans are not relying on stoppages for success. And judging by his kicking and burst on the lead on Sunday night, hes not slowing down. IN: Callum Sinclair, Justin McInerney, Kaiden Brand 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. We want to see it. 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. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. "They just needed a good old, old-fashioned Buddy Franklin goal, the Swans.". 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. 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 For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. 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. 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. 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. Both sides traded goals in what would become a frantic final 10 minutes, but it was the Swans who hung tough to win. It has been flagged for years, but a reworked backline has seen Callum Mills finally move to the midfield. Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! See all the latest photos from the field as the Swans continue to train ahead of their upcoming pre-season fixture with Brisbane. "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. In the process, Franklin kicked his 400th goal for the Swans. Ultimately, the veteran superstar would take the points on Sunday night. HB: 6 Zac Williams, 23 Jacob Weitering, 42 Adam Saad Ranked 2nd in Tackles Per Game. You would always prefer to have Franklin, though, especially in a final. 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. 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. The Swans hit back at the start of the second term, with Papley pouncing on a loose ball to break an unanswered seven-goal. SHOULD THIS GAME HAVE EVEN BEEN PLAYED? That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. 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. Picture: Kelly Defina, Harry Himmelberg of the Giants kicked two first-quarter goals. Buddy has history against the Blues at the SCG; one of his two career 10-goal hauls came against them back in 2017. 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. 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. The Blues are yet to take a scalp in 2021, with a 0-4 record against the current top eight, and until they get one, pressure will continue to mount on coach David Teague. 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. 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. 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. You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). 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. 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. 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. Lewis described it as a really mature comeback by Sydney. INT: 8 Lachie Fogarty, 13 Liam Stocker, 21 Jack Martin, 40 Michael Gibbons Hear exclusively from Chloe Molloy as she signs with the Sydney Swans AFLW team on a long-term deal. Stay up to date with the latest from SwansHQ! 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 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. It will be great to get back in front of our Melbourne based supporters.. FOLL: 18 Callum Sinclair, 26 Luke Parker (c), 12 Josh Kennedy (c) 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. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. There's more to Sydney's revival than changing its gamestyle though. Goals to Jack Riewoldt and Jason Castagna midway through the second term pulled Richmond back into the contest. Visit the Swanshop to gear up for the season. 12. Sydney become the first professional sporting team to participate in 2018, while its the first time the Rams will march in the parade. South Melbourne. They were seriously challenged in the first half all parts of their game werent functioning, he told Fox Footy. The margin began to become dangerous for the Swans in the second quarter, with the Tigers kicking the opening three goals of the quarter, making it six straight. Behinds to Nick Brewer, Joel Amartey and Dylan Stephens. 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. New to Kayo? 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. Sign up now! For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Sydney has claimed another major scalp to start the season, using an eight-goal second quarter to stun reigning premiers Richmond at the MCG. 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. Pundits were stunned by the Swans effort online, labelling the performance outrageous and unbelievable. They missed another couple of chances at goal however and it made it all the more costly when Jayden Short put through a goal at the other end. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! WebRed-hot Gulden has Swans soaring. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. 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. F: 9 Will Hayward, 23 Lance Franklin, 41 Hayden McLean The Swans now move into a three-way tie for fourth with the Lions and Collingwood. 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. Joel has had a bit of a delayed start to the pre-season with some groin issues. OUT: Nick Blakey, Robbie Fox, Tom Hickey, Ryan Clarke (R10 medical sub), Carlton Blues It will be a tough game and were really looking forward to it. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. At half-time, Franklin was scoreless from four disposals, while Taylor had seven disposals and four intercepts. Picture: Jono Searle, Tom Papley of the Swans kicked four goals. TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) 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. *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:51pm AEST. Its a different side, its like theyve woken up, three-time premiership Lion Alastair Lynch told Fox Footy. Both teams have very good intercepting defenders; Tom and Paddy McCartin for Sydney, May and Jake Lever for Melbourne. 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? Here, he speaks to Mindfull Aus CEO and Founder Matt Runnalls about how he deals with setbacks and managing his own energy levels. 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. In 2019, the Swans grabbed Stephens and Warner among their six picks. 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. Asked if the game shouldve been postponed, Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson told Fox Footy: I dont think it shouldve been. Hear from Swans assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh as he talks about all things 2023 preseason. Sydney dominated inside 50s early, but inaccuracy on goal meant they headed into quarter-time with only an eight-point lead.

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