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The Sydney Swans took a 55-point win over the Melbourne Demons in wet conditions on Sunday, and broke the record for most tackles by a team in an AFL game while they were at it.
Final score
Sydney 12.14.86
Melbourne 4.7.31
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For the first time in four years the Melbourne Demons will travel to Sydney to take on the Sydney Swans, and will be chasing their first win at the SCG in a decade. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 1:10pm AEST.
The Swans are currently sitting third on the ladder but will be looking to bounce back after the loss to the Giants last weekend, while the Demons – who are currently sitting tenth – will be looking to continue on the winning form after a win over the Magpies in the Queen’s Birthday match.
Depending on results over the weekend the win could see the Swans take top spot on the ladder going into their bye week.
Recent matches between these two have not been favourable to the Demons with the Swans winning the past four and a surprise draw between the sides before that. The Demons will hope to stop the losing streak and finally get the SCG hoodoo off their back.
The Swans will be without their ruck and other tall forward Kurt Tippett who is out with a hamstring, while the Demons will be coming into the game without any forced changes.
The injury to Tippett will add more pressure to Lance Franklin in the forward line as well Callum Sinclair who will have a big job on Melbourne’s Max Gawn.
Callum Sinclair will probably have the hardest role for the Swans against the in-form Gawn, he had a career day against the Pies on Monday with 27 possessions to go along with 31 hit-outs and three goals, the Swans will hope Sinclair can nullify him and help propel them to the win.
With the game looking to be a wet and sloppy affair the contested ball will be key to both teams, these sides are first (Sydney) and fourth (Melbourne) in the AFL in that stat it will be interesting to see who gets out on top in that category as it could go a long way to deciding the winner of the game.
Prediction
Despite the loss of Tippett, the Swans should be able to ride their home ground advantage and the extra day’s break to get the win, and continue the Dees’ SCG hoodoo for another year longer.
Swans by 19
Will the Demons be able to break the hoodoo, or will the Swans strengthen their claim as a flag contender?
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