Sydney Swans vs Geelong: AFL live scores, blog
Columnist By Michael DiFabrizio, 22 Jun 2012 Michael DiFabrizio is a Roar Expert
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Jarrad McVeigh of the Swans contests the footy (Slattery Images)
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Sydney welcome back Adam Goodes in a game that should provide a huge test for Geelong and its hope for more flag success. We’ll have live scores and updates from 7.50pm AEST.
It’s a rare Friday night game for the Swans, however this is a fitting match-up for the game’s biggest weekly stage.
Another rarity here is that both Goodes and ruckman Shane Mumford will take the field together. It’s happened just twice in 2012 as the pair have staggered to a collective nine appearances.
Given they would have to be the two most important Swans, you can’t help but be impressed at the side holding a top-four spot. You also feel their return will help them tonight.
The Swans have an 8-3 record and have the league’s best percentage (often a more accurate gauge of form) with 137.92.
Their most recent game, two weeks ago, was a narrow four-point road win against Essendon.
For the Cats, their run home – excluding the next two weeks against Port Adelaide and Gold Coast – is entirely against top eight opposition. So basically, they are either going to sink or swim in the second half of the year, and tonight’s our first glimpse at what it’s going to be.
The week hasn’t been kind to aspirations of swimming: Travis Varcoe had another injury setback and Jesse Stringer copped a much-publicised ban from senior selection for the rest of the year.
But I remain of the view that this is a side you simply cannot write off. Not yet, anyway.
The Cats are in seventh on the ladder, but have only lost one more game than the Swans.
They also had the bye last week. Prior to that, they accounted for, but did not dominate, Carlton in another Friday night game that was meant to tell us where they’re headed.
So who wins this one?
The Swans would be expecting a huge crowd and will be keen to get another win over a side they disposed of in Geelong last season.
Their pace could prove to be the crucial difference. Geelong struggled to contain the Blues in this area two weeks ago during the first quarter, but Carlton were unable to maintain the same level of pace for the whole game.
Meanwhile, the speedy Lewis Jetta was the most influential player in his side’s dramatic win over Essendon.
Geelong need to start moving into that “next gear”. Their draw demands it.
Crucial to that happening is their guns firing (Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel, Steve Johnson et al) and some of the youngsters stepping up (like Steven Motlop two weeks ago).
My tip: Sydney by 12.
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Michael DiFabrizio is completing his journalism degree. As an AFL writer, he has been an expert columnist at The Roar since 2009, and appeared in The Age and on ABC television and radio. Follow Michael on twitter @mdifabrizio
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11:05pm
Christo the Daddyo said | 11:05pm | Report comment
Another heartstopping win by the Swans.
LRT and Goodes both very poor though. Goodes has been well below his best for most of this season and is being picked on reputation and not form. Not sure why Trent Dennis-Lane was dropped and LRT was retained. Unless there was a preference for a big man over a small one?
11:16pm
Winston said | 11:16pm | Report comment
That’s pretty harsh. Goodes was poor, but you have to give the man a break after so many weeks out, especially when he’s not used to being out. Give him 3 weeks and he’ll be back. I think it’s just a shame that he had to come back against such a good team.
LRT was retained exactly because they knew Goodes wasn’t going to be there for the whole game.
The better question is why use Everitt as the sub rather than TDL. Obviously, hard to question the decision after Everitt’s winning goal.
I just hope Goodes will get some confidence next week playing against GWS!
10:30pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:30pm | Report comment
FULL TIME
Sydney Swans 12.8 80 Geelong 11.8 74
Wowee, what a game. It was looking like a one-way affair with the start Sydney had. Geelong aren’t a side you expect to see seven goals kicked against them in a first quarter. The start was certainly a dominant one. But the tide slowly and excruciatingly turned. The Cats kept coming, albeit with inaccuracy in front of goal constantly holding them back.
At three quarter time, I quipped this was the Nick Davis game in reverse: One team had been leading all game, there was four goals in it going into the final term. The script was being followed as the fourth quarter progressed, too. Alas, Geelong once again walk of the SCG with a late dagger losing them the game.
But make no mistake, it was a quality performance from the Swans.
10:36pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:36pm | Report comment
Benny McGlynn was huge in setting up the big lead for the home side. He finished with 17 touches and two goals. Bolton, Shaw O’Keefe saw plenty of it. Keiren Jack had a good all-round game with 20 touches and two goals.
Shane Mumford had 22 hitouts but some of them were quite influential and he was injury affected as the game went on. That he pushed on to reappear in the final term is a credit to him.
The hero, though, was the sub. Andrejs Everitt came on for Adam Goodes, who was very quiet, but he stepped up by kicking the winning goal. He was lively in the final few minutes as well as kicking that goal, too.
10:47pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:47pm | Report comment
For the Cats, they withstood a lot of forward forays late and deserve plenty of credit for working their way back into the game when most were willing to write them off.
Jimmy Bartel was probably their best, not only did he win a lot of it but he was there driving the comeback and was there when the game was on the line. He had 27 touches, nine marks and four tackles.
Paul Chapman had two goals and 20 touches. Corey Enright off half back was the other real key player.
All in all, a cracking game. What can we conclude? The Swans are a real top four chance. That first term was phenomenal. But they need to hang on to their leads better (as the Essendon game also showed). Ultimately, though, they stood up on the big stage and will be rapt with the four points.
The Cats, well, they are yet to give us something convincing. Had they won it would’ve been described as an epic victory, but the final scoreboard means they are going to be the side that gets dissected coming out of this one.
I’m a bit iffy about what this means. They showed they still have the fight, but they’ve got some big tests ahead of them and they can’t fail them. Tom Hawkins’ goal kicking is certainly a bit of a worry. We shall see what eventuates.
Anyway, these teams meet again in Round 22. Bring it on!
DISPOSALS: Sydney: O’Keefe 26, Shaw 25, Bolton 23, Kennedy 21, McVeigh 21, Grundy 20, Jack 20
Geelong: Enright 29, Bartel 27, Selwood 25, Mackie 24, Corey 23, Chapman 20
GOALS: Sydney: McGlynn 2, Reid 2, Jack 2, Armstrong, Bolton, Jetta, Pyke, Everitt, Kennedy
Geelong: Chapman 2, Podsiadly 2, Enright, Hawkins, Motlop, West, Selwood, T Hunt, J Hunt
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Geelong +5
Disposal efficiency: Sydney +1
Clearances: Sydney +4
Inside 50s: Geelong +12
Tackles: Geelong +1
DREAM TEAM: Chapman 118, Enright 117, Bartel 111, Jack 104, Selwood 100, Bolton 96, J Hunt 93, Mackie 91, O’Keefe 90
10:48pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:48pm | Report comment
And that’ll be it from me, thanks for tuning in!
10:26pm
TomC said | 10:26pm | Report comment
Hell of a game.
10:26pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:26pm | Report comment
GAME OVER! Sam Reid hacks it forward to chew up the clock, ends up in a behind on the siren. That’s the ball game!
Sydney Swans 80 Geelong 74
10:25pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:25pm | Report comment
Ball held up in the middle.
Sydney Swans 79 Geelong 74 – 0:18 left 4th qtr
10:25pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:25pm | Report comment
Swans go forward via Jetta and hero Everitt. His long ball is crumbed by Kennedy but it’s a behind.
Sydney Swans 79 Geelong 74 – 0:32 left 4th qtr
10:23pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:23pm | Report comment
GOAL TO THE SWANS!!! Grundy to half forward and Everitt! Marks on a sharp angle 40m out, goes back and the kick is on target! Sydney are in front!
Sydney Swans 78 Geelong 74 – 1:17 left 4th qtr
10:22pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:22pm | Report comment
Pyke wins the free, sends it forward to Bird who NEARLY takes it!! Drama! Had a few bites at it but ends up in a ball up.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 2min left 4th qtr
10:21pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:21pm | Report comment
Mumford’s back in and in the ruck.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 3min left 4th qtr
10:21pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:21pm | Report comment
O’Keefe sends a long ball towards the goal but it’s just Scarlett standing there by himself.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 3min left 4th qtr
10:20pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Everitt had a big jump 55m out, but Cats had enough men around the contest.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 4min left 4th qtr
10:18pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:18pm | Report comment
Sydney finding it hard to get past Scarlett, Bartel and Co. down back.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 5min left 4th qtr
10:16pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:16pm | Report comment
Ball held up in the centre square, Sydney side of the forward half.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 6min left 4th qtr
10:15pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:15pm | Report comment
Hawkins marks in the pocket! And he plays on and snaps it home! Goal, Cats in front.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 74 – 7min left 4th qtr
10:14pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Cats defence halts a dangerous forward entry from Armstrong.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 68 – 7min left 4th qtr
10:13pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Josh Hunt wastes an inside 50, just simply threw it on the boot and it’s a Swans ball again. Tense stuff here.
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 68 – 8min left 4th qtr
10:12pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Wowee, Keiren Jack! Kicked a very, very handy goal from the edge of the 50m arc. Swung back nicely. Swans BACK IN FRONT!
Sydney Swans 72 Geelong 68 – 9min left 4th qtr
10:11pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:11pm | Report comment
Shane Mumford sitting on the pine. His back injury has seemingly returned, which is unfortunate — and also big in the context of tonight’s game. Behind rushed at the Geelong end.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 68 – 9min left 4th qtr
10:09pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Confusion over the play-on rule here! Especially after the earlier incident! Enright may or may not have played on, Swan player reacted, 50m called. Enright just squeezes it in. CATS ARE IN FRONT! (controversially…)
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 67 – 11min left 4th qtr
10:07pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Wojcinski found a bit of space inside 50, threw it on the boot, out of bounds for a throw-in.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 61 – 11min left 4th qtr
10:05pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:05pm | Report comment
West winning hitouts 7-2 this quarter. Mumford had been very influential up until this term.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 61 – 13min left 4th qtr
10:04pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:04pm | Report comment
Chappy!! Dribbles a very long ball home running inside 50. Makes the distance and is on target. It’s on like Donkey Kong!
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 61 – 14min left 4th qtr
10:02pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:02pm | Report comment
Sub announced for the Swans: Everitt on for Adam Goodes!
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 55 – 14min left 4th qtr
10:01pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Stokes sets up a Hawkins grab. He’s down on confidence so he handballs it off to Chapman who immediately sends it home. GAME BLOODY ON PEOPLE!
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 55 – 15min left 4th qtr
10:00pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Jetta lays a good tackle on Selwood for holding the ball as he was pushing forward.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 49 – 16min left 4th qtr
9:58pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Stevie Motlop nearly pulls off a great goal. Evaded a tackle ran to 50m but it’s only a behind.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 49 – 17min left 4th qtr
9:57pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Out of the throw-in, ball is delivered to an open set shot from Josh Hunt 50m out relatively in front. His big kicking ability is put to good use — Cats get the very important first goal.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 48 – 18min left 4th qtr
9:54pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:54pm | Report comment
Here we go. Big last term is go!
9:51pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:51pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME
Sydney Swans 10.6 66 Geelong 6.6 42
Alrighty, here we go. Big last quarter on the cards. Geelong, down and out early, just refuse to go away. It reminds me of the infamous Nick Davis game, only in reverse. But who is Geelong’s Nick Davis?
DISPOSALS: Sydney: Bolton 18, Shaw 18, O’Keefe 17, Grundy 17, Jack 17
Geelong: Enright 24, Bartel 22, Selwood 19, Chapman 17, Corey 17, Mackie 17
GOALS: Sydney: McGlynn 2, Reid 2, Armstrong, Bolton, Jetta, Pyke, Jack, Kennedy
Geelong: Podsiadly 2, Motlop, West, Selwood, T Hunt
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Geelong +3
Disposal efficiency: Sydney +1
Clearances: Geelong +1
Inside 50s: Geelong +12
Tackles: Sydney +8
DREAM TEAM: Bartel 97, Enright 92, Chapman 88, A Johnson 75, Taylor 74, Bolton 73, Selwood 73
9:45pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Geelong shorten the margin again, Stokes handpasses to Taylor Hunt close to goal who sensitively guides it through the sticks. Not quite over yet!
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 42 – 1min left 3rd qtr
9:44pm
shirtfront said | 9:44pm | Report comment
Cats looking poised.
9:42pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Stokes wins the footy but his set shot is wide. Need another one before the break, Geelong.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 36 – 4min left 3rd qtr
9:40pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Big moment on the goal line as Roberts-Thomson and Scarlett contest the footy, Scarlett wins with a punch over the line.
Sydney Swans 66 Geelong 35 – 5min left 3rd qtr
9:39pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:39pm | Report comment
Brain fade from Wojcinski (and the Geelong runner before that, who gave away the free kick that set up the inside 50). Wojak tackled LRT but threw him to the ground after the ball was released. Only ends in a behind.
Sydney Swans 65 Geelong 35 – 6min left 3rd qtr
9:36pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Hawkins marks and sends it towards the goalsquare. Podsiadly was pushed out of it and given the free. He goals. Doesn’t help the mood of the fans that’s for sure!
Sydney Swans 64 Geelong 35 – 8min left 3rd qtr
9:35pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Dawson Simpson subbed off for the Cats. In comes Christensen.
Sydney Swans 64 Geelong 29 – 8min left 3rd qtr
9:34pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Oh boy! Swans with a beautiful coast to coast run that ends with an Adam Goodes mark. Goodes went for a handball but changed his mind. Umpire called play on and he was tackled immediately. Fans livid, but Goodes seemed pretty comitted to handballing it!
Sydney Swans 64 Geelong 29 – 10min left 3rd qtr
9:32pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Lucky break for the Cats. Free kick awarded to Tom Hawkins 20m out directly in front. But can he kick straight….? AND HE HITS THE POST.
Sydney Swans 64 Geelong 29 – 10min left 3rd qtr
9:29pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:29pm | Report comment
Another lightning-quick goal from a throw-in inside 50 for the Swans! This time ends up in Keiren Jack’s hands. Mumford’s tapwork too good.
Sydney Swans 64 Geelong 28 – 13min left 3rd qtr
9:27pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Trent West delivers a goal for Geelong. Outmarked his opponent just outside 50, ran in to improve the distance and he’s on target.
Sydney Swans 58 Geelong 28 – 14min left 3rd qtr
9:25pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Swans handball amongst themselves 50m out, ends up with O’Keefe, but it’s another behind.
Sydney Swans 58 Geelong 22 – 15min left 3rd qtr
9:24pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Mumford sets up Goodes, who marks 30m out slight angle. If you read my preview you’d know the significance of that… but Goodes’ kick isn’t on target.
Sydney Swans 57 Geelong 22 – 16min left 3rd qtr
9:23pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:23pm | Report comment
Nearly a goal for the Cats… Stevie J and a bunch of others all running towards goal. It was rushed/touched.
Sydney Swans 56 Geelong 22 – 17min left 3rd qtr
9:21pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Josh Kennedy straight out of a throw-in, just grabs it and goals. Swans with the all-important first one!
Sydney Swans 56 Geelong 21 – 18min left 3rd qtr
9:19pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Second half underway.
9:04pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Do Geelong move Harry Taylor forward and risk bringing Adam Goodes into the contest? Either player could be the spark each team needs.
9:00pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 9:00pm | Report comment
HALF TIME
Sydney Swans 8.2 50 Geelong 3.3 21
The first quarter was all Sydney. The second quarter was mostly Geelong, except they didn’t damage the scoreboard enough. They certainly had their chances. And they certainly wasted them. Tom Hawkins’ goal kicking is not in good shape, put it that way. Anyway, it wasn’t pretty, but the game was tightened up that quarter, which Geelong needed to happen to prevent a blowout. It sets up a very intriguing second half. You would’ve got miniscule odds on a Swans win at quarter time, but now that seems a little less guaranteed.
DISPOSALS: Sydney: Bolton 14, Kennedy 13, Mattner 12, O’Keefe 12, McVeigh 12, Jack 12
Geelong: Enright 17, Bartel 15, Selwood 13, Chapman 13, Scarlett 12, Kelly 12
GOALS: Sydney: McGlynn 2, Reid 2, Armstrong, Bolton, Jetta, Pyke
Geelong: Motlop, Podsiadly, Selwood
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Sydney +3
Disposal efficiency: Sydney +4
Clearances: Even
Inside 50s: Even
Tackles: Even
DREAM TEAM: Chapman 65, Enright 65, Bartel 63, A Johnson 61, Kelly 53, Bolton 53
8:55pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Captain’s goal finally arrives as Joel Selwood goes back for a set shot and kicks truly.
Sydney Swans 50 Geelong 21 – 5sec left 2nd qtr
8:47pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Chapman goes for a quick response but it’s another behind.
Sydney Swans 49 Geelong 15 – 6min left 2nd qtr
8:46pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Sam Reid, beautiful leap at the footy inside 50. Read it well. And he goes back and gets his second! Very hand goal for the Swans.
Sydney Swans 49 Geelong 15 – 7min left 2nd qtr
8:45pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Joel Selwood attempts the captain’s goal but Ted Richards marks before it can go over the line. Then, Lonergan does the same thing to Hannebery up the other end.
Sydney Swans 43 Geelong 15 – 7min left 2nd qtr
8:42pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:42pm | Report comment
McVeigh snaps over the shoulder to break a 20-minute scoring drought. Only a behind though. This game is become intruiging…
Sydney Swans 43 Geelong 15 – 9min left 2nd qtr
8:41pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Hawkins marks from James Kelly. 40m out, and he shanks it. Horrible looking kick. They’ve steadied the ship but boy, they aren’t as accurate as their opponents tonight are Geelong.
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 15 – 11min left 2nd qtr
8:39pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Steve Johnson with a skilful, skilful ball to Mitch Duncan in the pocket. Unusually, opts for the drop point. Only manages a point.
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 14 – 12min left 2nd qtr
8:36pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:36pm | Report comment
16 minutes since the Swans have scored. Game has been held up. Having said that, Geelong don’t look like bridging the gap either.
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 13 – 14min left 2nd qtr
8:35pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Thing to remember: Against the Bombers, the Swans looked home yet let them back in it. Either they’ve learned from that (likely) or it’s a window a team with as much quality as Geelong can exploit (possible).
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 13 – 16min left 2nd qtr
8:33pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Podsiadly steadies the ship somewhat for the Cats. His close range set shot goes through. It’s early, but you can say they needed that.
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 13 – 17min left 2nd qtr
8:33pm
King james said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Ted Richards a tad overrated ?
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8:32pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Messy play by the Cats ends up with Joel Selwood on the 50m arc right on the boundary. Kick doesn’t have any angle, out of bounds.
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 7 – 18min left 2nd qtr
8:30pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Chris Scott looking worried. Can the Cats respond? Could be a real turning point for their season if so! More likely, can the Swans keep it up and put a big gigantic stamp on their premiership credentials?
Taylor Hunt going to Lewis Jetta now.
8:27pm
shirtfront said | 8:27pm | Report comment
Wow..what a qtr by the swans. In total control.
8:27pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:27pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME
Sydney Swans 7.0 42 Geelong 1.1 7
The Swans have had a sensational start to this game, becoming only the second team in 130 games (apparently) to notch up seven first-quarter goals against the Cats. Geelong have been slow starters of late, but this is obviously an undesirable position for them to be in. They did at least steady it up a bit late. Pace, using the outside and making the most of opportunities (7 goals straight!) are behind the big early lead for Sydney.
DISPOSALS: Sydney: Bolton 9, O’Keefe 8, Armstrong 7, McVeigh 7, Kennedy 7
Geelong: Bartel 8, Enright 7, Mackie 6, Taylor 6, Kelly 6
GOALS: Sydney: McGlynn 2, Armstrong, Bolton, Jetta, Pyke, Reid
Geelong: Motlop
KEY STATS: Contested possessions: Sydney +3
Disposal efficiency: Sydney +10
Clearances: Sydney +10
Inside 50s: Sydney +7
Tackles: Sydney +3
DREAM TEAM: A Johnson 38, Bolton 37, Armstrong 35, Bartel 31, Kelly 31, McGlynn 31
8:18pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Swans defence is holding up whenever the Cats are able to muster up some kind of attempt to go forward. Cats just don’t look convincing in their forward half.
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 7 – 3min left 1st qtr
8:31pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Sic gloria transit Geelong.
Last year they were too old, too slow, too good.
Now they are just too old and too slow.
8:17pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Dennis just threw up an interesting stat on Ch 7: Only once in their last 130 games have Geelong given up seven goals in a first quarter. They were smashed by Collingwood in that game. Talk about unfamiliar territory!
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 7 – 4min left 1st qtr
8:15pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:15pm | Report comment
And now Mike Pyke is outmarking Matthew Scarlett… it’s all happening if you are a Swans supporter here! Pyke’s set shot gets the job done and the lead is 35!
Sydney Swans 42 Geelong 7 – 5min left 1st qtr
8:13pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Jetta, boy oh boy! Ball’s held up on the wind and then Lewis all of the sudden gets on a run out of nowhere and just bolts away from everyone, kicking a 50m+ bomb!
Sydney Swans 36 Geelong 7 – 7min left 1st qtr
8:10pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Sydney are winning all the main stats (clearances, disposals, efficiency, kicks, handballs, contested, uncontested, tackles…..)
Sydney Swans 30 Geelong 7 – 8min left 1st qtr
8:09pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:09pm | Report comment
McGlynn takes another mark inside 50, this time he goes short to Armstrong who marks in space 25m out pretty much directly in front. Goes back and kicks truly. Cats need to wake up!
Sydney Swans 30 Geelong 7 – 9min left 1st qtr
8:07pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:07pm | Report comment
McGlynn marks relatively unmanned slight angle 30m out. His kick is good. Healthy start for the home side, they are on top early.
Sydney Swans 24 Geelong 7 – 10min left 1st qtr
8:04pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:04pm | Report comment
Johnson’s ball to the key forwards led to both a Podsiadly mark and a Hawkins free kick for being pushed out of it. In the end, Hawkins is the one who takes the kick. Not a great angle. Awkward kick though, only a point.
Sydney Swans 18 Geelong 7 – 12min left 1st qtr
8:01pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Sam Reid goals for the Swans. Scrappy play as both teams fought over the footy, but Swans did enough to get it towards the goalsquare where Reid just got a boot to it.
Sydney Swans 18 Geelong 6 – 14min left 1st qtr
7:59pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Quick response from the Cats! Selwood wins a (legitimate) free for high contact. Kicks it to Tom Hawkins who can’t take it but Motlop crumbs straight away and runs in for an easy goal.
Sydney Swans 12 Geelong 6 – 15min left 1st qtr
7:58pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:58pm | Report comment
Bolton goals out of a bounce in the Swans forward pocket. Free kick was called, but advantage was paid so the goal stood. Good start here for the Swans!
Sydney Swans 12 Geelong 0 – 16min left 1st qtr
7:56pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Ben McGlynn gets the first goal of the game. Ball spent a fair amount of time in Geelong’s forward half but the Swans sting them on the counter-attack. Got a run on, had the numbers, McGlynn goals on the run from 40m.
Sydney Swans 6 Geelong 0 – 17min left 1st qtr
7:54pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:54pm | Report comment
The Swans have thrown Shane Mumford forward, along with Lewis Roberts-Tomson and Sam Reid and Adam Goodes. Big forward line.
Sydney Swans 0 Geelong 0 – 18min left 1st qtr
7:51pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Opening bounce, we’re underway.
7:45pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Five minutes till the first bounce. Any predictions?
6:23pm
Michael DiFabrizio said | 6:23pm | Report comment
No late changes. Everitt the sub for Sydney, Christensen for Geelong. (Is this the first time this year the Cats have used a premiership player as the sub?)
5:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:43pm | Report comment
I am really looking forward to this match. The Swans will be pumped infront of a big SCG crowd. I heard this match is nearly a sellout. Anybody know if it has actually sold out? Go the Swans!!!!
6:21pm
clipper said | 6:21pm | Report comment
A few gold and platimum tickets left, but the rest have sold out
5:30pm
wisey_9 said | 5:30pm | Report comment
SO KEEN for this one!
C’MON SWANS!
6:00pm
tonysalerno said | 6:00pm | Report comment
Sorry to break the Swan-fest Alan Nicolesa and Wisey_9 but I think Geelong will get home in a close one; inside two goals.
The Cats are that sort of side, they win when it counts and that’s what i think will happen tonight.
As much as i’d love to see the Swans win, i don’t think they will.
I’m looking forward to a great game!