For the second time this season we have a grand final rematch on our hands with the Sydney Swans hosting Hawthorn. Will both teams be holding back ahead of the finals? Join us here for live coverage and blog from 7.40pm AEST.
This match proves to be a weird, yet intriguing encounter between two sides who have a strong chance to face off again next week at the ‘G.
The Swans have belled in four changes with Jed Lamb, Dan Hannebery, Nick Smith and Rhyce Shaw out of the side.
Shaw tragically tore his ACL in last round’s game against the Cats and will now miss the rest of the year.
Hannebery is a huge loss although getting him right for finals is priority number one.
Hawthorn are not without losses of their own with Cyril Rioli, Liam Shiels and Guerra all to miss.
Much like the Hannebery situation, Rioli is being given a spell to help recover from a niggling injury.
Earlier this season the Hawks belted the Swans up forward pretty much dominated most aspects of the game.
With Smith, Shaw, Lewis Roberts-Thompson and co out I’m not sure coach John Longmire has the tools to stop the support crew of the Hawthorn forward line.
After last weeks walloping of Drew Petrie, Brian Lake will be looking to a far greater challenge in Kurt Tippett who has been dominant since his return. The Tippett vs Lake match up will go leaps and bounds in deciding this match.
Another big factor in the match will be the midfield and if Hawthorn can curb the Swans two-way running in which they are famous for. With Hannebery out however the Hawks should have the guts in the engine room to eliminate most of that influence.
It really is a battle of two juggernauts who very well could meet on the last day of September.
But in this battle, it’s really hard to go past the hot Hawks who should get up by a few goals.
If Sydney win: The Swans will most likely face off against Geelong (presuming they beat the Lions). The Hawks will most likely play Fremantle at the MCG. If Sydney win the battle for the MCG will be on between the four Victorian based clubs.
If Hawthorn win: Simple. The Swans will head down to the MCG next Friday night and they battle out for the home preliminary final.
Brodie
Roar Guru
haha!
Brodie
Roar Guru
FULL TIME SYD: 15.4.100 HAW: 17.10.112 Hawthorn came home like a house on fire and have won the Minor Premiership in marvelous fashion!! I can't wait to do it all again next week with you folks as the Swans will head down to the MCG next Friday to play the fierce Hawks. Tippett. Hannebery, Smith should return for the Swans while Rioli will be the big in for the Hawks.while Buddy will be the big out. ________________________________________________________ My three votes today have to go to the following 3 Votes: Jarryd Roughead 2 Votes: Ryan O'Keefe 1 Vote: Brad Sewell See you next week! Twitter - @BrodieChivers
JR Salazar
Guest
Nice job, Hawthorn. Business as usual. Go home Sydney fans, yer drunk.
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 3' Remaining The ball is locked inside the Swans 50! They need a goal NOW! SYD: 15.4.100 HAW: 17.10.112
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 4' Remaining Hang on! Hawk killer Mitch Morton runs in from 50 and GOALS! SYD: 15.4.100 HAW: 17.10.112
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 4' Remaining Mitchell to Gunston who goes to Birchall who finds Lake running inside 50 and marks. Brian Lake is right on target, GOAL! I think we have our minor premiers folks! two years in a row. SYD: 14.4.94 HAW: 17.10.112
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 6' Remaining Jack from 55 looks for options and heads to big Mummy on the lead who marks 20m out! Swans need this! GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! Swans Alive! SYD: 14.4.94 HAW: 16.10.106
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 8′ Remaining Throw in on the forward flank for the Hawks now. Sydney win the clearance but are shut down so quickly through rough tackles! SYD: 14.4.88 HAW: 16.10.106
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 10′ Remaining Some hectic pressure on at the moment as Jack Gunston marks at about 40 on a really tight angle. Gunston is a sharp shooter and he doesn't dissapoint! GOAL! SYD: 14.4.88 HAW: 16.9.105
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 12′ Remaining The Hawks rebound the kick out and Luke Bruest marks!!! A terrific juggle will see him have a shot from 25. BROOOOOST, GOAL! SYD: 14.4.88 HAW: 15.9.99
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 14′ Remaining Some high pressure on the wing as Birchall kicks out of the pack and Spangher marks 65 out. He handballs to Hill who deliver to Roughead 45 out who marks! Roughie ........ misses. SYD: 14.4.88 HAW: 14.9.93
Griffo
Guest
Whistle's been put away already
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 16′ Remaining The Swans turn now! Luke Parker who is having a huge game kicks from about 40 meters out and GOALS! Parker's third goal! SYD: 14.4.88 HAW: 14.6.90
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 16′ Remaining Jack Gunston marks 65m out and after a squabble we have a ball up. The ball is thrown up and ROUGHEAD! He zooms past and crazy speed and takes it out and GOALS! PUT IT AROUND HIS NECK. SYD: 13.4.82 HAW: 14.6.90
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 18′ Remaining GAME ON The ball goes deep to Jarryd Roughead and Puopolo roves along the boundry, hands back to Roughie who dribbles through a GOAL! SYD: 13.4.82 HAW: 13.6.84
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 19′ Remaining Jed Anderson! What an impact ! Tackles Josh Kennedy for holding the ball! Anderson walking in from 50............. GOAL! WOW, IMPACT! SYD: 13.4.82 HAW: 12.6.78
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q4 – 20′ Remaining Any predictions for the last? I like the Swans to hang on! Let's go for the last quarter of these two teams regular season! SYD: 13.4.82 HAW: 11.6.72
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
This last quarter will be epic! I want Hawks to win so we can do it all again next Friday at the G.
Brodie
Roar Guru
THREE QUARTER TIME SYD: 13.4.82 HAW: 11.6.72 TOP DISPOSALS SYD: Kennedy 24, Jack 21, O'Keefe 20, Bird 20, Malceski 17, Mumford 15 HAW: Birchall 20, Puopolo 20, Burgoyne 20, Sewell 20, Roughead 16 GOALS SYD: White 3, Parker 2, Rohan 2, Jack 1, Mumford, Pyke 1, McGlynn 1, Mitchell 1, Bolton 1 HAW: Roughead, Franklin 2, Birchall 1, Puopolo 1, Lewis 1, Gunston 1, Mitchell 1, Hale 1, Bruest 1
Brodie
Roar Guru
Q3 – 1′ Remaining Luke Parker, Take a bow!!!!!!!!!!! Roves a kick inside 50, shimmys, dodges and sells some candy before a snap and GOAL! SYD: 13.4.82 HAW: 11.6.72