Essendon
95
Match Complete
Sydney Swans
86
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| N. Hind |  | 31:47 | ||
| 28:55 | | C. Warner | ||
| K. Langford | | 26:11 | ||
| M. Redman | | 20:54 | ||
| J. Stringer | | 15:54 | ||
| J. Stringer | | 12:29 | ||
| N. Hind |  | 11:44 | ||
| 8:17 | | C. Mills | ||
| 5:02 | | C. Warner | ||
| Z. Merrett | | 3:25 | ||
| Rushed | | 2:02 | ||
| 9.3 (57) | Third Quarter [+] | 9.14 (68) | ||
| 27:05 | | W. Hayward | ||
| 25:23 | | I. Heeney | ||
| 20:40 | | I. Heeney | ||
| 16:59 | | Rushed | ||
| 16:04 | | C. Warner | ||
| 12:26 | | L. Franklin | ||
| 9:52 | | B. Campbell | ||
| J. Kelly | | 8:50 | ||
| 8:00 | | T. Papley | ||
| Z. Merrett | | 6:37 | ||
| M. Guelfi | | 4:56 | ||
| 3:28 | | W. Hayward | ||
| 1:09 | | S. Reid | ||
| 7.2 (44) | Second Quarter [+] | 7.6 (48) | ||
| 27:13 | | S. Reid | ||
| 24:59 | | L. McDonald | ||
| 23:20 | | Rushed | ||
| P. Wright | | 20:30 | ||
| B. Hobbs | | 15:52 | ||
| P. Wright | | 14:19 | ||
| H. Jones | | 12:11 | ||
| S. Durham | | 8:32 | ||
| 6:23 | | S. Reid | ||
| 5:30 | | T. Papley | ||
| 1:39 | | L. Franklin | ||
| 2.2 (14) | First Quarter [+] | 5.2 (32) | ||
| 29:45 | | T. Papley | ||
| Z. Merrett | | 27:23 | ||
| 23:04 | | B. Campbell | ||
| 21:40 | | S. Reid | ||
| 19:13 | | I. Heeney | ||
| Rushed | | 17:14 | ||
| P. Wright | | 14:00 | ||
| 9:18 | | L. Franklin | ||
| D. Heppell | | 7:36 | ||
| 6:25 | | C. Warner | ||
| 1:28 | | T. Papley | ||
Sydney co-captain Luke Parker brings up his 250th game… but will surely be expecting a fired-up Essendon to be out to make the day a difficult one. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 1:45pm (AEST).
Parker’s infamous taunt for Dylan Shiel and the Bombers earlier this year won’t have been forgotten, and has dominated much of the build-up to this game.
However, the Swan has built a reputation as one of the game’s toughest customers, and there surely isn’t much the Bombers can throw his way that he won’t be prepared to take.
His Swans are looking the goods for September, and even as a top-four challenger, having dispatched St Kilda last week.
Defender Justin McInerney returns after a stint in health and safety protocols, and is the Swans’ only change for their trip to the MCG.
The Bombers’ season officially sunk to new depths with a loss to the previously rudderless West Coast last week, but if there’s anything that can get them playing for pride, it’s getting a chance to square the ledger with Parker.
Star midfielder Darcy Parish is a welcome return after a fortnight off with a badly corked calf, while young gun Archie Perkins was a late withdrawal from the team due to his own calf ailment.
Game information
Opening bounce: 1:45pm (AEST)
Venue: MCG
TV: Fox Footy
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Bombers $3.00, Swans $1.40 (odds via PlayUp)
Essendon
B: B. Zerk-Thatcher, J. Laverde, J. Ridley
HB: M. Redman, J. Kelly, M. Guelfi
C: K. Langford, Z. Merrett, S. Durham
HF: N. Martin, W. Snelling, B. Hobbs
F: P. Wright, J. Stringer, H. Jones
FOLL: S. Draper, D. Shiel, D. Parish
I/C: J. Caldwell, N. Hind, D. Heppell (c), M. D’Ambrosio
EMG: Z. Reid, B. Ham, A. Phillips, A. Waterman
IN: Zerk-Thatcher, Parish
OUT: Perkins, Bryan
Sydney
B: R. Fox, T. McCartin, D. Rampe
HB: J. McInerney, P. McCartin, J. Lloyd
C: O. Florent, C. Mills (c), E. Gulden
HF: D. Stephens, S. Reid, W. Hayward
F: T. Papley, L. Franklin, I. Heeney
FOLL: T. Hickey, L. Parker (c), J. Rowbottom
I/C: C. Warner, L. McDonald, B. Campbell, N. Blakey
EMG: R. Clarke, W. Gould, P. Ladhams, B. Ronke
IN: McInerney
OUT: Clarke
Chris Lewis
Roar Guru
You beauty well done dons
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Not saying this one game rules out the Swans Liam, more where they are now than what they seemed at the start of the year. They just seem a level off Geelong, Brisbane and Melbourne, the big three now. Freo, Carlton, Swans all seem a level off. Richmond have the potential to join the big three too.
1dawg
Roar Rookie
Pucker up then :laughing:
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Yeah.
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
In fairness if one bad loss ruled a club out of premiership contention then Freo, the Blues, Brisbane and even Melbourne wouldn’t be considered premiership threats. I think it’s more emblematic of how close much of the competition is, and how there’s no such thing as a guaranteed win.
Naughty's Headband
Roar Rookie
The Swans were never a contender.
RT
Roar Rookie
Oh, I think you mean he deviated to bump into the Don's player,then.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Hmmm, probably but inconsistent is better than consistently bad I guess...
Dusty does Danger
Roar Rookie
Yes it is AFL! No games are a guarantee. Eagles with their best team all year. Luck of the draw we are playing at the G. That is a bonus!
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Yeah. I'm agreeing with you. None of them should be 50s. I think he gave a 3rd for dissent.
Alchemist
Roar Rookie
So conflicted! :laughing:
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
And the Tigers need to win as well. Just saying.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Denial.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
I don't think, I know. Chances haven't improved, still 30/70, If the Tigers think it's in the bank. The side that stank before the bye might unwind the crank and Naitanui will smash the Nank
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Or maybe top twelve, nah kidding.
Christo the Daddyo
Roar Rookie
That was a Swans loss rather than a Bombers win. Absolutely terrible kicking for goal. Really should have won by 3 or 4 goals. Are the Swans the most inconsistent team in the AFL?
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Swans ruled out as a premiership contender then today? Well done Bombers.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Won't help them if they make the GF :laughing:
Adam
Guest
Should be and take a few with him. The swans are not a good side any more and need a massive rebuild to start contending again.
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Doc your Eagles huge chance to upset the tigers the way this round is going :thumbup: