Sydney Swans
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Match Complete
Gold Coast Suns
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| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 23:44 |  | N. Holman | ||
| 21:10 | | D. Swallow | ||
| Rushed |  | 18:58 | ||
| 13:02 | | S. Day | ||
| D. Stephens | | 11:09 | ||
| O. Florent | | 8:18 | ||
| 7:16 | | I. Rankine | ||
| 9.3 (57) | Third Quarter [+] | 10.13 (73) | ||
| W. Hayward | | 29:20 | ||
| 27:57 | | I. Rankine | ||
| T. Papley | | 24:00 | ||
| 21:55 | | L. Weller | ||
| 18:47 | | B. King | ||
| 16:38 | | D. Swallow | ||
| R. Clarke | | 14:22 | ||
| 12:12 | | B. Ainsworth | ||
| 10:28 | | D. Swallow | ||
| 9:51 | | N. Anderson | ||
| W. Hayward | | 7:52 | ||
| 4:21 | | A. Sexton | ||
| 2:58 | | J. Lukosius | ||
| 1:31 | | Rushed | ||
| 5.3 (33) | Second Quarter [+] | 6.7 (43) | ||
| 26:45 | | Rushed | ||
| A. Aliir | | 22:52 | ||
| T. Papley | | 20:15 | ||
| T. McCartin | | 15:57 | ||
| 14:05 | | L. Weller | ||
| J. Rowbottom | | 13:28 | ||
| 10:25 | | A. Sexton | ||
| J. Dawson | | 8:49 | ||
| 8:04 | | B. Ainsworth | ||
| 5:26 | | D. MacPherson | ||
| 3:32 | | S. Day | ||
| 2:57 | | Rushed | ||
| 0:33 | | I. Rankine | ||
| 2.1 (13) | First Quarter [+] | 2.3 (15) | ||
| A. Aliir | | 22:14 | ||
| Rushed | | 16:59 | ||
| 16:36 | | B. King | ||
| 15:42 | | P. Hanley | ||
| T. McCartin | | 13:45 | ||
| 10:25 | | N. Anderson | ||
| 3:59 | | I. Rankine | ||
| 1:43 | | S. Day | ||
A curious game is to unfold at the SCG, as the struggling Sydney Swans host the Gold Coast Suns. Join The Roar for live scores from 4:35pm (AEST).
It’s been a long time since the Gold Coast Suns were favourites against the Swans but in true 2020 fashion, they are today. The Suns are coming off a fortnight of losses – at the hands of Geelong and Melbourne – but are having the best start to a season in their tenure. The Suns’ youth has also been well publicised, with youngster Izak Rankine debuting last week and looking a genuine talent.
If last Sunday’s turgid loss to Richmond wasn’t bad enough for the club, the Swans were also badly afflicted by injury woes. Midfielder Isaac Heeney is done for the year, while Josh Kennedy is unavailable for least two months. The Swans have not won a game since June 20, and only twice this season, meaning this has become a vital clash for them.
The Suns have only won at the SCG once – 2018’s miraculous upset against their opposition. The Swans are yet to secure a victory at their home ground this season.
Given the Swans’ injury concerns, they have made several forced changes. Heeney and Kennedy are obvious outs, joining omitted pair Sam Gray and Hayden McLean. Aliir Aliir, Callum Sinclair, Tom McCartin and debutant Elijah Taylor come into the squad.
Stuart Dew has made one change to his squad. Brayden Fiorini has been omitted with Wil Powell taking his place.
Game information
Opening bounce: 4:35pm (AEST)
Venue: SCG
TV: Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, AFL Live Pass
Betting: Sydney Swans $2.15, Gold Coast Suns $1.71
Teams
Sydney Swans
B: C.Mills, D.Rampe, R.Fox
HB: J.Lloyd, A.Aliir, W.Hayward
C: H.Cunningham, L.Parker, G.Hewett
HF: C.Warner, T.McCartin, R.Clarke
F: E.Taylor, N.Blakey, T.Papley
Foll: C.Sinclair, O.Florent, J.Rowbottom
Bench: D.Stephens, J.Dawson, R.Stoddart, C.O’Riordan
Emergencies: J.Bell, L.Taylor, S.Gray, J.McInerney
Gold Coast Suns
B: C.Budarick, S.Collins, J.Lukosius
HB: P.Hanley, C.Ballard, J.Harbrow
C: L.Weller, H.Greenwood, B.Ellis
HF: N.Anderson, S.Day, A.Sexton
F: I.Rankine, B.King, B.Ainsworth
Foll: J.Witts, D.Swallow, T.Miller
Bench: J.Bowes, W.Powell, N.Holman, D.MacPherson
Emergencies: B.Fiorini, P.Wright, Z.Smith, J.Sharp
*TV refers to Victorian broadcasts. For other states, check your local guide
DingoGray
Roar Guru
Just want the Suns needed after a couple of loses. Good hard hit and made to earn it. Swans bit different team with a couple of targets to kick to. Liked the way they took it on tonight.
2dogs
Roar Rookie
I can understand how spectators from other sports would be confused when rules come down to interpretation
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
I have been very harsh on Longmire in the past, his over reliance on contested possessions and lack of flair from the coaches box has held him back. But tonight showed the first signs of a new Sydney swans philosophy. If they can improve their disposal on the 45 degree angle I think they’ll be doing really well. The question I have is can they do it when quarters are lengthened back out to 22 minutes
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
He has played in the midfield in his junior days.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
I don’t actually think this was too bad by Longmire. He moved the magnets around, his boys played far more assertively, and it might not have come off but it bodes well for the future.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Yep but goes to show the umpires need training on how to separate the crowd noise out.
Mark.
Roar Rookie
Agreed. Injuries have saved him. But with McCartin and Sinclair back and Aliir playing forward I’d put him on a wing so he can get more involved.
Mark.
Roar Rookie
Yup, Swans need to sort of their defence but when they go through the middle they’re good to watch.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Maybe it was the opposition last week.
Nico
Roar Rookie
Actually good game. Enjoyable to watch.
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
Rankine is a lazy field kick but can forgive it for a fwd pocket who kicks 2goals + so far in their career.
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
Do they have anyone to replace? In normal circumstances I agree but I don't think swans can afford to
2dogs
Roar Rookie
Didn’t drastically change the game though
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Mark.
Roar Rookie
Hush
XI
Roar Guru
Blakey needs to be dropped. Has no presence or affect on the game
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Rankine reminds me of a young Akermanis.
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