CONFIRMED: Chloe Molloy signs long-term deal. 1000 is getting closer. 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.. 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. 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. What the Swans have been for much of the past two decades stoppage specialists and methodical ball movers is simply no longer the case. "They've just outnumbered (Richmond players) at every contest, it's been great to watch. 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. Reckon you can pick the best team? Here, he speaks to Mindfull Aus CEO and Founder Matt Runnalls about how he deals with setbacks and managing his own energy levels. OUT: Marc Murphy, Lachie Plowman, Josh Honey (R10 medical sub). B: 15 Sam Docherty (c), 14 Liam Jones, 24 Nic Newman 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. The superstar forward kicked three goals in the space of 10 minutes, with the third of those goals putting the Swans in front. 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. 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. 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Greene and Matt de Boer were forced out for the Giants, while Callum Mills, Harry Cunningham and Colin ORiordan were withdrawn from the Swans line-up. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! We want to see it. Goals to Daniel Rioli and Shane Edwards put the Tigers in the box seat at quarter-time, with the visitors leading by eight points. The guernsey features a distinctive red V on a white jumper. But as the Swans started to get control in the midfield, Franklin began to get some space inside 50 and he thrived. They were seriously challenged in the first half all parts of their game werent functioning, he told Fox Footy. The bodys going alright, Franklin told Fox Footy post-game. 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. F: 12 Tom De Koning, 10 Harry McKay, 19 Eddie Betts Follow GWS v Sydney in our live blog below! 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. 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. 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). All the latest news, videos, results and information. "They've been slaughtered today," Garry Lyon said of Richmond's back six. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work TV: Fox Sports 3 (503), Channel Seven (VIC/TAS/NSW/NT) But inaccuracy was costly and kept the Swans within reach throughout the 9.17 (71) to 9.6 (60) result. Adam Goodes, (born January 8, 1980, Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia), Australian rules football player who was one of the games leading scorers. 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. That high pressure game weve seen from Round 1 this year is not there at the moment.. 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. 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'. THE NUMBERS BEHIND SWANS MATURE COMEBACK. 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. Warner has had a crucial influence too, in just his third and fourth games. 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 New to Kayo? Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go The Giants were just as aggressive without the ball, having more tackles than the Swans in the first term. Picture: AFL Photos, Sam Wicks celebrates a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. 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. How do you make maths exciting? 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. 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. But that was the only glimmer of hope Leon Camerons side would get. Download the app to get all the information you need straight to your mobile! Hardwick labelled it a "horrendous" game, "farcical", blaming Longmire for "folding back" into his defensive 50 with extra players and bottling up the contest. FOLL: 27 Marc Pittonet, 18 Sam Walsh, 35 Ed Curnow For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. A Melbourne teacher has found the answer by bringing his passion for KFC SuperCoach into the classroom. Thats the nature of what were dealing with at the moment. 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. 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. 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. Photos by Phil Hillyard. In 2020, the Swans led the League in moving the ball from defensive 50 into the corridor. IT WAS less than nine months ago Richmond coach Damien Hardwick publicly criticised John Longmire for Sydney's dour brand of footy. The young Sydney outfit ran riot from the first bounce, stunning Richmond 10.12 (72) to 17.15 (117). 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. Isaac Heeney and Sam Reid celebrate a goal against Adelaide in round two, 2021. Sydney have been outstanding but this is very sloppy from the Tigers.. Ranked 4th in Points Per Game. 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. The Sydney Swans launched their partnership with carsales at a function at the Boathouse in Rose Bay. Hear from John Longmire as he confirms just one change for our match against the Western Bulldogs. That puts the Sydney Swans key forward in the top 0.05 per cent of 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 become the first professional sporting team to participate in 2018, while its the first time the Rams will march in the parade. 121-46. Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. 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 3-2-1 from Sydneys win over the Giants, 3. 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. Swans 2.3.15 lead Sun 1.4.10. 15. You basically hope that theyre preparing players for situations like this anyway and the players that have come in have actually been quite good. *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:51pm AEST. 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.. Join as a member and get better value, better match day and an all-round better experience. Get all the important information in our Match Day Hub ahead of Round 3. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work 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. Sydney dominated inside 50s early, but inaccuracy on goal meant they headed into quarter-time with only an eight-point lead. The Swans edged the Tigers in an extraordinary finish to the game. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. A year earlier, they added Nick Blakey, Rowbottom and McInerney with their first three selections. 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. They met in the qualifying final at Domain Stadium, and F: 9 Will Hayward, 23 Lance Franklin, 41 Hayden McLean 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. 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. 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.