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Adam Goodes kicked a career-best eight goals to lead Sydney to a stunning four-point win over Fremantle in their AFL round 19 clash at the SCG tonight.
Sydney came from behind to win 17.10 (112) to the plucky Fremantle’s 15.18 (108).
The win gives the Swans some much-needed breathing space in fourth spot after four losses in their previous five games.
Barry Hall kicked four goals for the Swans, sealing the result in the 28th minute of the final term.
The Swans held a 13-point advantage at three-quarter time but Fremantle powered home with five last-quarter goals to Sydney’s four.
Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich had a brilliant game with 27 possessions and one goal, but his miss at the 22-minute mark, which left Fremantle 14 points ahead, proved crucial.
Two more goals to Goodes and another to Hall put the Swans amazingly back in front and they held on thanks to a tremendous saving mark in defence by Paul Bevan.
Essendon reject Kepler Bradley kicked three first-half goals for Fremantle who led by eight points at halftime, 8.8 (56) to Sydney’s 7.6 (48).
Goodes, with four goals in the first half, was a clear winner for the Swans, moving to a forward role after missing last week’s game against the Western Bulldogs with a groin injury.
Trailing by seven points at quarter-time, the Swans snatched the lead in the second term before Fremantle hit back with five goals of their own in the second quarter.
Pavlich was in brilliant touch around the ground with 16 first-half possessions while Marty Mattner had 19 in defence for the Swans.
Goodes added another two goals to his tally in the third quarter as the Swans regained the advantage with a six-goal quarter sparked by the courageous Jude Bolton who won plenty of ball in midfield and kicked two goals in the term.
Sydney’s Leo Barry had been due to return tonight after two weeks out with a hamstring strain but the premiership fullback was a late withdrawal, replaced by Luke Ablett.
Defender Antoni Grover was replaced in Fremantle’s selected side by Marcus Drum.
The Swans host premiership favourites Geelong at ANZ Stadium next Saturday night while the Dockers are at home to St Kilda the following day.
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