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Hawthorn vs Sydney Swans: AFL live scores, blog

29th April, 2012
Teams

Hawthorn

B: Benjamin Stratton, Josh Gibson, Brent Guerra
HB: Grant Birchall, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matt Suckling
C: Liam Shiels, Sam Mitchell, Shane Savage
HF: Shaun Burgoyne, Lance Franklin, Michael Osborne
F: Cyril Rioli, Jarryd Roughead, Luke Breust
Foll: David Hale, Brad Sewell, Jordan Lewis
Inter: Kyle Cheney, Luke Hodge, Paul Puopolo, Bredan Whitecross
Emerg: Broc McCauley, Cameron Bruce, Clinton Young

In: Luke Hodge, Grant Birchall, Paul Puopolo, Luke Bruest
Out: Cameron Bruce, Clinton Young, Jack Gunston, Brad Hill

Sydney Swans

B: Martin Mattner, Heath Grundy, Alex Johnson
HB: Jarrad McVeigh, Ted Richards, Rhyce Shaw
C: Kieren Jack, Jude Bolton, Lewis Jetta
HF: Nick Malceski, Adam Goodes, Andrejs Everitt
F: Craig Bird, Sam Reid, Ben McGlynn
Foll: Mark Seaby, Josh P. Kennedy, Ryan O'Keefe
Inter: Dan Hannebery, Luke Parker, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Nick Smith
Emerg: Tony Armstrong, Tommy Walsh, Jesse White

In: Adam Goodes, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Nick Smith
Out: Gary Rohan (broken leg), Jesse White, Tony Armstrong

First Bounce: 1.10pm AEST
Venue: Aurora Stadium
History: Hawthorn 82, Sydney 65, Draws 2
Last Time: Hawthorn 19.8 (122) def Sydney Swans 13.8 (86)
Betting: $1.33 Hawthorn, $3.45 Sydney Swans
TV: Fox Footy (LIVE), 7Mate (LIVE, NSW)
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Early premiership favourites Hawthorn find themselves outside the top eight after four rounds, while the less-fancied Sydney Swans are undefeated. Join us at 1.10pm AEST for live scores and commentary from Aurora Stadium.

The Hawks have kicked off their season with a fairly tough draw but are strengthened today with the return of Luke Hodge, Luke Breust, Grant Birchall and Paul Puopolo. The latter two will provide some much needed run out of defence.

For the Swans, it’s their best start to a season since 1998 and they will be keen to continue their present momentum.

Adam Goodes returns for the Swans after a one-week suspension, and he’ll be a valuable forward of centre route to goal.

The Swans’ number one ruckman, Shane Mumford, is still out of the team and Mark Seaby will be asked to carry the ruck load for a second consecutive week.

The Swans’ midfield has been excellent so far this season and some tough battles loom today with Josh Kennedy up against Brad Sewell while Jude Bolton will be trying to keep Sam Mitchell in check.

Hawthorn’s forward line looks intimidating, with proven talls Buddy Franklin and Jarryd Roughead backed by good ground level players in Cyril Rioli and Shaun Burgoyne.

Ted Richards is likely to stand Buddy, and the outcome of the game might well rest on that match-up. Richards has had a good season, but Buddy has a good record at Aurora Stadium.

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Adam Goodes breaks the record today for the most games played for the Swans, and no doubt that will be an additional spur for the away team.

This is a tough game to tip with the in-form Swans playing a ground much larger than the SCG, and I can’t help thinking that they’ll have their work cut out keeping the Hawthorn forwards in check.

The Hawks will get their season back on track with a winning margin of less than 10 points.

Will the Swans remain unbeaten, or will the step-up in the class of the opposition hand them their first loss of 2012? Find out from 1.10pm AEST as we cover action from Launceston with live scores and a blog and if you’re watching or following along, give us your thoughts in the space below.

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