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Sydney is clinging to a finals spot, having lost its last two games, and now hosts a team that has taken all season to find its mojo. Join us this afternoon from 1:00pm AEST when the Swans take on St Kilda at ANZ Stadium.
The dreaded curse of the bye has hit Sydney hard since it had its final bye for the year three weeks ago, struggling with form since.
I’d like to be able to say that the Sydney will enjoy home ground advantage, but its home ground form this season has been even worse than its accuracy in front of goal.
No problem for the Saints in front of goal, with an ex-Swan, Schneider, joining Milne over the past 12 weeks as a small crumbing forward capable of punishing defensive errors from opponents with ruthless efficiency.
The Saints defence looks far too settled for the Swans, with plenty of rebounding potency, although Reid continues to offer some hope for the Bloods as a tall marking option.
The Swans have a midfield capable of mixing it with the Saints top-shelf trio of Dal Santo, Jones and Montagna. Goodes is capable of anything, if he gets a bit of support from the likes of Bolton and Jack.
Riewoldt and Koschitzke are yet to cut loose this season as a forward-line partnership, and I can’t help thinking that the stage is there for them to do it today.
If that happens, put this down as a three goal win to the Saints.
Head to Head: Swans 124 Saints 76 drawn 3
Last clash: round one 2010 – Saints 15.6 (96) bt Swans 13.10 (88) at ANZ Stadium
Tab Sportsbet: Swans $2.25 Saints $1.60
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