St Kilda
93
Match Complete
Sydney Swans
64
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| D. Kent |  | 22:21 | ||
| C. Sharman | | 18:20 | ||
| 15:05 | | W. Hayward | ||
| J. Steele |  | 14:08 | ||
| Rushed | | 12:17 | ||
| Rushed | | 9:24 | ||
| 7:27 | | T. Papley | ||
| M. King | | 5:17 | ||
| Rushed | | 3:34 | ||
| 12.4 (76) | Third Quarter [+] | 8.4 (52) | ||
| 29:19 | | W. Hayward | ||
| J. Higgins | | 26:30 | ||
| C. Sharman | | 24:35 | ||
| T. Membrey | | 21:06 | ||
| M. King | | 15:03 | ||
| 14:12 | | L. Franklin | ||
| D. Kent | | 12:24 | ||
| 10:43 | | J. Dawson | ||
| J. Higgins | | 8:16 | ||
| 4:43 | | E. Gulden | ||
| 2:58 | | E. Gulden | ||
| 8.2 (50) | Second Quarter [+] | 5.2 (32) | ||
| Rushed | | 30:50 | ||
| J. Higgins | | 20:29 | ||
| M. King | | 14:48 | ||
| J. Steele | | 9:44 | ||
| 5:34 | | J. Dawson | ||
| 2:42 | | J. Dawson | ||
| D. Kent | | 0:30 | ||
| 5.0 (30) | First Quarter [+] | 4.1 (25) | ||
| 29:55 | | T. Papley | ||
| J. Higgins | | 26:02 | ||
| 23:59 | | W. Hayward | ||
| 21:03 | | O. Florent | ||
| T. Membrey | | 19:31 | ||
| M. King | | 15:24 | ||
| 11:54 | | L. Franklin | ||
| J. Higgins | | 9:37 | ||
| C. Sharman | | 6:50 | ||
| 4:52 | | E. Gulden | ||
The AFL’s annual Pride Game will take place behind closed doors as the Sydney Swans take on the St Kilda Saints on Saturday night. Tune in right here on The Roar with live scores from 7:40pm (AEST).
The Swans are on the cusp of the top four and in sparkling form, having won their last five games in a row. If they can leapfrog Port Adelaide or Melbourne for that precious double chance, the sky is really the limit for the Young Bloods in 2021.
Things haven’t been nearly as rosy for the Saints, last week’s loss to Carlton just about putting the final nail in the coffin of what has been a disastrous year. Nevertheless, an upset win here would at least ask the question of the sides above them on the ladder, though follow-up clashes with Geelong and Fremantle will be mighty tough to win as well.
Injury has forced Brett Ratten to make a string of changes to the line-up, with key back Dougal Howard, running defender Hunter Clark and wingman Jack Billings all on the outer. A hamstring injury, and rumours of a trade come season’s end, mean Billings, the 2013 no.3 draft pick, may have played his final game as a Saint.
Game information
Opening bounce: 7:40pm (AEST)
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
TV: Fox Footy
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Saints $2.85, Swans $1.42 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
St Kilda Saints
B: 1 Nick Coffield, 44 Callum Wilkie, 37 Leo Connolly
HB: 35 Jack Sinclair, 29 Jimmy Webster, 8 Bradley Hill
C: 6 Sebastian Ross, 7 Luke Dunstan, 36 Daniel McKenzie
HF: 25 Dean kent, 31 Ryan Byrnes, 16 Dan Butler
F: 12 Max King, 28 Tim Membrey, 43 Cooper Sharman
FOL: 18 Paddy Ryder, 9 Jack Steele (c), 3 Zak Jones
I/C: 5 Brad Crouch, 22 Jack Higgins, 34 Tom Highmore, 39 Darragh Joyce
EMG: 13 Jack Lonie, 23 Jack Bytel, 30 Matthew Allison, 41 Paul Hunter
IN: Daniel McKenzie, Darragh Joyce, Jack Sinclair, Daniel McKenzie, Cooper Sharman (R20 medical sub)
OUT: Ben Long, Dougal Howard, Hunter Clark, Jack Billings, Paul Hunter
Sydney Swans
B: 7 Harry Cunningham, 24 Dane Rampe (c), 42 Robbie Fox
HB: 34 Jordan Dawson, 30 Tom McCartin, 44 Jake Lloyd
C: 27 Justin McInerney, 26 Luke Parker (c), 14 Callum Mills
HF: 11 Tom Papley, 5 Isaac Heeney, 9 Will Hayward
F: 45 Sam Wicks, 23 Lance Franklin, 20 Sam Reid
FOL: 31 Tom Hickey, 29 George Hewett, 21 Errol Gulden
I/C: 3 Dylan Stephens, 12 Josh Kennedy (c), 13 Oliver Florent, 22 Nick Blakey,
EMG: 4 Ryan Clarke, 8 James Rowbottom, 38 Colin O’Riordan, 41 Hayden McLean
IN: Dylan Stephens (R20 medical sub)
OUT: James Bell
.kraM
Roar Rookie
I concede, great call.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Bah I’m not biased. The swans have over performed and I’ve been quiet fair on them this year haha
Angela
Roar Rookie
May have been the case last night but surely if this was the case throughout the season Swans wouldn't have risen from second bottom on the ladder 2020 to fifth 2021 surpassing everyone's expectations. To do that takes a consistent team effort. Your bias is showing Chuck.
Angela
Roar Rookie
Poo But well done St Kilda, best on the night by far.
.kraM
Roar Rookie
Good call and I guess we need to wait until Sunday night but Dogs Bombers SHOULD be the easiest game of the round to tip.
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/08/05/the-roars-afl-expert-tips-and-predictions-round-21-4/?comment_id=8053166#comments-section I don't do hindsight.
.kraM
Roar Rookie
Easiest? Everyone is an expert in hindsight I guess
.kraM
Roar Rookie
Beating Bombers twice in a year makes up for tonight :stoked:
Kevo
Roar Rookie
Swans were prime for a crash tonight. Young team, away from home for so long, pushing beyond limits and exceeding all expectations. Saints are hot and cold but when they're on they're very good, especially when close to full strength. And they were due for a huge effort tonight after their loss to Carlton last week. Not a bad thing for the Swans to have a loss, a breather, regroup and continue their assault on the finals. Down side is they probably need the double chance to go all the way and that is now gone. Also, they may meet GWS in an elimination final. Would be a great final but Swans will be hoping they can play Eagles, Tiges or whoever else may sneak in.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Yes.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
I think it’s more the inconsistency of youth and the decline of age. They’re still too reliant on elderly bulls like josh Kennedy and Lance Franklin to kick a winning score
Chanon
Roar Rookie
On ya tassie top stuff you beat the pretenders!
Dean
Roar Rookie
Is this an excellent result?
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
The easiest game of the round to predict. Swans defensive midfield is terrible.
Adam
Guest
Credit to the saints. They owned that game, dominating the swans, and thoroughly deserved that win. The swans... well, the less said about their performance the better. Not a very good night
.kraM
Roar Rookie
Credit to Saints, good response after last week
.kraM
Roar Rookie
:crying:
Brent
Guest
Saints pressure very good! Swannies their own worst enemy (maybe) and turning it over even when the pressure isn't there. Short kick passes completing missing the mark and turning attack into Saints goals.
.kraM
Roar Rookie
Uhh, sure
Floyd Calhoun
Guest
Excellent result blah blah blah.