State rivals Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions do battle at the SCG in a battle with on the surface looks like David vs Goliath. Join us right here for live scores and commentary from 1.10pm AEST.
Today’s installment of this rivalry has the two teams looking to achieve entirely different goals.
The Swans have been extremely up and down while also being perfect at times during this season. Thankfully for the Swans, their soft draw allows the red-and-white to warm into this season.
Sydney will be hungry to make a statement against the lowly Lions in preperation for the grand final rematch next Saturday night against Hawthorn.
As for the Lions, the uphill battle against the Swans appears impossible even after a confidence-boosting 28-point win against the Demons last week.
A terrifying statistic for the Lions is their lack of scoring oppertunities. Only the Bulldogs and Demons have scored less points In season 2013 then Michael Voss’ team.
The Lions forward line of Jonathon Brown, Aaron Cornelius, Josh Green must improve their output for the Lions to be considered a threat to any team this season.
Room for improvement in the game of Lewis Jetta and Sam Reid is also huge as the pair have only combined for five goals this season with only two in the last three weeks.
If they don’t come up big tody the could face the axe ahead of a juggernaught clash next week.
To summarise, this game will come down to the clearances, contested possesions which the Swans are both ranked first in the AFL.
The fact the Swans don’t give up huge scores and the Lions can’t score smells like trouble to me.
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In this big Sydney win my Brownlow votes would have to go to: 3 Votes: Ryan O'Keefe 2 Votes: Kieran Jack 1 Vote: Daniel Hannebery
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FULL TIME Sydney: 17.13.115 Brisbane: 8.7.55 In Jared McVeigh's 200th game the Swans prevail convincingly over the Lions. The first quarter was the real difference with the Swans owning a 40 point lead after just one quarter. GOALS SYD: Reid 3, Jetta 2, Goodes 2, Bolton 2, Pyke 2, Hannebery 1, O'Keefe 1, McVeigh 1, KEnnedy 1, Parker 1, McGlynn BNE: Green 2, Hanley 1, Lester 1, Redden 1, Brown 1, Leuenberger 1, Zorko 1
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FULL TIME Sydney: 17.13.115 Brisbane: 8.7.55
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Q4 – 1' remaining The game will end with Adam Goodes as he has a mark 35m out from goal. With the last play of the game Goodes runs in and kicks a Behind. The final margin is 60 points. Sydney: 17.13.115 Brisbane: 8.7.55
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Q4 – 4' remaining A nice little period here from the players getting everyone's Supercoach and Dreamteam scores up. Don't expect too much more action here folks. Sydney: 17.12.114 Brisbane: 8.6.54
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Q4 – 7' remaining WOWEEE!!! From 65m out Lewis Jetta unloads for a GOAL!!! Sydney: 17.11.113 Brisbane: 8.6.54
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Q4 – 9' remaining A swift response comes from Sydney with club great Adam Goodes extending their lead. He ran into an open 50 and made no mistake. Sydney: 16.11.107 Brisbane: 8.6.54
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Q4 – 10' remaining Dayne Zorko pops up 60m out from goal and boots a nice ball to Josh Green the Lions sub. Josh Green boots the GOAL! from 40 out. The fact that the Lions aren't giving up is a positive sign. Sydney: 15.11.101 Brisbane: 8.6.54
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Q4 – 11' remaining Lions have the bal locked in their 50 now through a throw in. Josh Green kicks the loose ball off the ground for a GOAL! Sydney: 15.11.101 Brisbane: 7.6.48
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Q4 – 13' remaining Running hard Jude Bolton pushes forward for the Swans and grabs a low ball 40m from goal. He makes no mistake! Sydney have 15 on the board. Sydney: 15.11.101 Brisbane: 6.6.42
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Q4 – 15' remaining Lewis Jetta hasn't had most of the ball today however he has used the ball beautifully. This time he runs 30m down the wing before finding Jarred McVeigh 35 out from goal on a slight angle. GOAL!! Slots it through for his first in his 200th game. Sydney: 14.11.95 Brisbane: 6.6.42
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Q4 – 17' Remaining Big Leuenberger who kicked a behind a minute ago wins a free kick for hands in the back in the goal square for the Lions. He walks in and GOALS!!! Sydney: 13.11.89 Brisbane: 6.6.42
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Q4 – 17' Remaining The Lions are clearly lacking the polish it takes to put their effort on the scoreboard. Any chance the Lions seem to get they are generally spoiling them poor disposal. Sydney: 13.11.89 Brisbane: 5.6.36
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Q4 – 20' Remaining The fourth and final quarter is now underway. For the Swans, they will want to put the knife to the throat of Brisbane and go for the kill. As for the Lions winning the quarter will be a good win. Sydney: 13.11.89 Brisbane: 5.5.35
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THREE QUARTER TIME The game has really lulled out in the third as the Swans are well in control of the game. Ryan O'Keefe was the star of the quarter for the Swans. It would appear the Lions will be looking to next week for their next four points. Sydney: 13.11.89 Brisbane: 5.5.35 GOALS SYD: Reid 3, Pyke 2, Hannebery 1, O'Keefe 1, Kennedy 1, Parker 1, Jetta 1, Goodes 1, Bolton 1, McGlynn 1 BNE: Hanley 1, Lester 1, Redden 1, Brown 1, Zorko 1 DISPOSALS SYD: Hannebery 24, Jack 23, O'Keefe 22, Malceski 22, Kennedy 22 BNE: Lester 20, Polkinghorne 20, Adcock 20, Hanley 18
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Q3 – 1′ Remaining Lions push forward through Moloney who has been rather average today alongside most of the Lions players. Zorko also needs to lift for the Lions to improve his 2013 form. Sydney: 13.11.89 Brisbane: 5.5.35
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Q3 – 3′ Remaining At last we have some more Lewis Jetta brilliance. From 45m out from goal he snaps truly ! GOAL! Flood gates are open! Sydney: 13.10.88 Brisbane: 5.5.35
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Q3 – 4′ Remaining Ryan O'Keefe appears to have the link to inside 50 worked out quite well. This time he links up with Benny McGlynn who marks 30m out. It's wide left for a behind. Sydney: 12.9.81 Brisbane: 5.6.36
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Q3 – 6′ Remaining Brisbane has the ball locked inside their 50m line. Sydney and their high defensive pressure are ruling so far. Any opportunity's the Lions get the Swans shut it down immediately. Sydney: 12.9.81 Brisbane: 5.4.34