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Friday night footy heads to the Harbour City, as the Sydney Swans host the struggling Carlton Blues at the SCG. Join The Roar for live commentary and scores from 7:50pm (AEST).
Sydney’s had some home-ground woes this season, no doubt. They lost their first several matches at the SCG, before breaking through for an important win at the venue against Freo a fortnight ago.
Looking wider, they’ve won their last three, and given their current form, Carlton shouldn’t be a major challenge.
The Blues will be hoping to change that, but the odds are stacked against them. They’re the lowest scoring team this year, last on the ladder, and are coming off the back of two losses – among them a 109-point thrashing against Melbourne.
If we strip away form, history and odds, you can look at the 44 on the field. One man – Lance Franklin – epitomises dominance over the Blues, booting ten goals in their last match-up. He’s part of a tantalisingly good forward line, paired with small forwards Will Hayward and Ben Ronke.
Carlton will have to be well served by the likes of Patrick Cripps, and the Curnow brothers if they’re any chance of winning. Cripps will be up against the premier Swans midfield – Josh Kennedy especially – in what should be a good miniature battle, even if the war will be tough for his side.
The Swans have made a duo of changes, with Tom McCartin omitted and small forward Tom Papley managed. Gary Rohan and Nic Newman are back in the side for the clash.
Carlton’s made a single change, booting Harry McKay back to the seconds, and promoting Jack Silvangi back into the side – the latter fresh off a stint of VFL midfield time.
Prediction
The Swans are too irresistible to even contemplate tipping against. Let’s hope Carlton make it a good contest, though.
Sydney by 63 points
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