Sydney Swans
78
Match Complete
Melbourne
100
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| T. Papley |  | 28:07 | ||
| 26:28 |  | A. Brayshaw | ||
| 22:27 | | J. Harmes | ||
| 20:11 | | N. Jones | ||
| 14:31 | | T. McDonald | ||
| K. Jack | | 12:26 | ||
| 10:27 | | S. Weideman | ||
| 7:13 | | Rushed | ||
| B. Ronke | | 5:55 | ||
| 9.11 (65) | Third Quarter [+] | 12.7 (79) | ||
| Rushed | | 28:48 | ||
| 28:02 | | Rushed | ||
| 21:06 | | J. Hunt | ||
| 19:32 | | Rushed | ||
| 12:20 | | J. Hunt | ||
| 9:25 | | J. Hunt | ||
| 7:06 | | C. Petracca | ||
| O. Florent | | 4:05 | ||
| 8.10 (58) | Second Quarter [+] | 9.4 (58) | ||
| L. Franklin | | 32:44 | ||
| 2:18 | | T. McDonald | ||
| T. Papley | | 31:42 | ||
| 28:43 | | J. Viney | ||
| 23:10 | | J. Melksham | ||
| L. Franklin | | 21:39 | ||
| 19:44 | | J. Melksham | ||
| T. Papley | | 18:35 | ||
| 16:14 | | N. Jones | ||
| 14:42 | | N. Jones | ||
| I. Heeney | | 12:16 | ||
| S. Reid | | 8:52 | ||
| 7:26 | | Rushed | ||
| J. Dawson | | 5:45 | ||
| B. Ronke | | 4:24 | ||
| 1:36 | | J. Harmes | ||
| 5.5 (35) | First Quarter [+] | 3.2 (20) | ||
| J. Dawson | | 30:47 | ||
| L. Franklin | | 0:22 | ||
| O. Florent | | 28:15 | ||
| K. Jack | | 26:41 | ||
| 23:45 | | B. Preuss | ||
| O. Florent | | 22:03 | ||
| L. Franklin | | 19:43 | ||
| K. Jack | | 18:38 | ||
| 16:22 | | T. McDonald | ||
| Z. Jones | | 14:36 | ||
| C. Sinclair | | 9:56 | ||
| 8:34 | | Rushed | ||
| 7:19 | | B. Preuss | ||
| 5:32 | | C. Petracca | ||
| Rushed | | 3:15 | ||
The Melbourne Demons travel to the SCG to take on the Sydney Swans in an attempt to collect their first win of the season. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:20pm (AEST).
Sydney opened their account in Round 3 with a 19-point victory over Carlton, while Melbourne are last on the ladder.
Jake Lloyd has been Sydney’s most impressive player. At the same time, Isaac Heeney has shown flashes of brilliance filtered with some very quiet patches of football.
For the Demons, Clayton Oliver has been at his clearance accumulating best, but it’s the back six that has let Simon Goodwin’s side down. In the first three rounds, the Demons have conceded on average of 114 points, leading the competition for scores against.
The match-up appears as an interesting contest, in recent seasons the Swans have struggled offensively and the Demons defensively.
Lance Franklin could only manage the two majors last week, meaning he is within his average striking distance of Matthew Lloyd’s 926 goal record on 923.
Prediction
An 0-4 start is extremely difficult to come back from. This week looms as a miniature elimination final for the Dees and, with Sydney’s home record as of late, this game is a 50-50.
The game will depend on whether the out of form Melbourne backline can keep Franklin quiet for the full 120 minutes.
Melbourne by 12 points
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
Time: 7:20pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7 & Fox Footy
Sydney Swans team
B: Callum Mills, Dane Rampe, Tom McCartin
HB: Jake Lloyd, Aliir Aliir, Jackson Thurlow
C: Zak Jones, Luke Parker, Oliver Florent
HF: Harry Cunningham, Sam Reid, Isaac Heeney
F: Jordan Dawson, Lance Franklin, Kieren Jack
FOL: Callum Sinclair, Josh Kennedy, Tom Papley
I/C: Nick Blakey, Justin McInerney, Ben Ronke, George Hewett
EMG: James Rose, Ryan Clarke, Robbie Fox, Lewis Melican
Melbourne team
B: Michael Hibberd, Oscar McDonald, Neville Jetta
HB: Billy Stretch, Sam Frost, Nathan Jones
C: Jayden Hunt, Clayton Oliver, Christian Salem
HF: James Harmes, Sam Weideman, Angus Brayshaw
F: Corey Wagner, Tom McDonald, Jake Melksham
FOL: Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Jack Viney
I/C: Braydon Preuss, Bayley Fritsch, Jay Lockhart, Josh Wagner
EMG: Charlie Spargo, Alex Neal-Bullen, Marty Hore, Harrison Petty
Doctor Rotcod
Guest
Thank you Melbourne. That's one. Sydney.... Where are their matchwinners? When they were first to the ball they squandered lots of opportunities, when they were second, their tackles didn't stick. Buddy will be fine.
Matches
Roar Rookie
Buddy looked well below his best - at his age every time he struggles ppl will wonder if he's getting to the end. I don't think he's A-grade anymore. Couldn't kick his usual distance and seemed slow today.
Michael Pallaris
Roar Rookie
It's interesting that you've mentioned the 'One decent quarter', Aw. We had similar issues against the Bulldogs and the Crows this year.
Michael Pallaris
Roar Rookie
Awesome, can't wait, I'll definitely check it out! I think given the venue and the form of both teams, Port Adelaide should win. It should be a good game, though.
Tyler
Roar Guru
My pleasure, Michael. Covering Port Adelaide v Richmond on Saturday afternoon as well. Tune in for live updates, scores and special comments. Who is your tip?
Michael Pallaris
Roar Rookie
Great call, Tyler, thanks, mate! Demons too good for us tonight.
anon
Roar Pro
Nothing to worry about. A 35 year old Buddy will keep the punters coming through the gates.
Tyler
Roar Guru
They were great to watch defensively in the second half. Great comeback from the first half! Hopefully this can kickstart their season to reach their full potential
anon
Roar Pro
He's the coach. Their forward line is horrible by design.
Aw
Guest
Swans keep this pathetic play up, and they will be playing in front of no one shortly and fully deserve it. What a disgrace! One decent quarter but after that a huge pile of crap.
Tyler
Roar Guru
Hard fought victory for the Demons at the SCG, They were challenged and overcame the adversity of facing 4-0. Big win at the SCG. They defended much better in the second half and were a completely different side. Well done, Melbourne.
User
Roar Rookie
They've got some good young talls but they years off and same with smalls like ronke with consistency
Tyler
Roar Guru
STATS CENTRAL GOALS: Melb: Jones 3, Preuss 2, Petracca 2, Hunt 2, McDonald 1, Viney 1, Harmes 1, Brayshaw 1, Weiderman 1, Melksham 1. Syd: Florent 2, jack 2, Dawson 2, Franklin 1, Ronke 1, Heeney 1, Jones 1, Sinclair 1. MAJOR BALL WINNERS Melb: Oliver 33, Salem 27, Jones 21. Syd: Lloyd 34, Cunningham 25, Florent 25. Gawn finished with 55 hit outs. Franklin marks 9. Cunningham had 10 tackles
TomC
Roar Guru
Something to build on for Melbourne. Standard of play probably still not where they'd like.
Birdman
Roar Rookie
...yep, makes you think.
Tyler
Roar Guru
The siren has sounded... The Demons get their first win for the year Melbourne 15.10.100 Sydney 11.12.78
Tyler
Roar Guru
Gawn takes a good mark in the middle of the ground. He has been superb tonight. Dominated the ruck and has taken some crucial marks in the final half
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Swans forward structure looks threadbare. Has to be concerning Horse bigtime
peter chrisp
Guest
Well done Melbourne, i am very happy with my selection picking The Dees automatically, they had to win a game eventually good stuff
Tyler
Roar Guru
the Swans go forward from a stoppage and Papley wins a high tackle free kick, he hits the post. Swans 78 Melbourne 100