31’55”FT@Norwood
#SydneySwans 5.6 7.9 10.13 14.16 (100): T.Papley 3; I.Heeney, M.Rosas, Chad Warner* 2; R.Bice, J.McInerney, Corey Warner, H.Cunningham, L.McDonald;
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social 2.1 5.5 8.8 9.14 (68): B.Long 3; J. Walter, B.King 2; A.Davies, W.Graham
Sydney: $1.78 (3rd, 3-0-1, 481 for, 263 against, 182.9%). Ins: Joel Hamling, Malcolm Rosas; Outs: Lewis Melican (omitted), Angus Sheldrick (suspension). GoldCoast: $2.08 (4th, 3-0-1, 473 for, 310 against, 152.6%). Ins: Alex Davies Outs: Jake Rogers (omitted) Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly
Sydney will look to maintain their blistering scoring form when they face a Gold Coast side aiming to bounce back at the narrow Norwood Oval Recent Form: Sydney (2nd, 3W, 1L) was ruthless in Round 4, booting 24 goals to win by 128 points against the Eagles. Their scoring efficiency is currently the highest in the AFL Gold Coast SUNS (3rd, 3W, 1L) suffered their first loss of 2026 to Melbourne, falling by 20 points despite leading at quarter time Key Players: Sydney forward Isaac Heeney was breathtaking in Round 4, recording 26 disposals and 4 goals in a display of supreme offensive versatility Gold Coast forward Ben King is the current Coleman Medal leader with 19 goals in four games; he finished with 3 majors in the loss to Melbourne
Head-to-Head: Gold Coast won their most recent meeting in the 2025 season 117-79, but the Swans have established a strong recent record, winning four of the last six encounters Norwood Oval’s tight dimensions will favour a high-stoppage, contested style of play, place a premium on the ruck battle between Jarrod Witts and Brodie Grundy TIP: Sydney by 18+
Sydney: 3rd, 3-0-1, 481 for, 263 against, 182.9% GoldCoast: 4th, 3-0-1, 473 for, 310 against, 152.6%
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29’15”FT@Optus West Coast 0.5 2.8 3.11 4.11 (35): W.Duursma 2; J.Waterman, L.Baker; Sydney 6.2 13.5 20.10 24.19 (163): C.Curnow, I.Heeney 4; J.Lloyd 3; J.Amartey,* T.Papley, Chad Warner 2; J.Serong, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy, N.Blakey, S.Wicks, J.Jordan
Eight Swans (Rice 43AF, Lloyd, 42….Cunningham 31) and Duggan (Eagles,28) were top ranked for the last quarter
Nine Swans (Grundy, 137AF; Heeney 126…Jordan 87) top-ranked with Tim Kelly for Eagles (87)
Swans are 2nd (3-0-1, 481/263, 182.9%) with West Coast (2-0-2, 310/478, 64.9%) on 12th
29’15”FT@Optus
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 0.5 2.8 3.11 4.11 (35): W.Duursma 2; J.Waterman, L.Baker;
#SydneySwans 6.2 13.5 20.10 24.19 (163): C.Curnow, I.Heeney 4; J.Lloyd 3; J.Amartey,* T.Papley, Chad Warner 2; J.Serong, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy, N.Blakey, S.Wicks, J.Jordan
30’49” 3QT@Optus West Coast 0.5 2.8 3.11 (29): J.Waterman 2; L.Baker, W.Duursma Sydney 6.2 13.5 20.10 (130): C.Curnow, I.Heeney 4; J.Amartey,* J.Lloyd 2; J.Serong, J.Papley, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy, N.Blakey, S.Wicks, Chad Warner
Heeney (112AF), Grundy (97), Papley (86), and Serong (82) for the Swans and Hough (88) for West Coast are the top ranked players at 3QT
Eleven Swans (Chad Warner ,38AF … Roberts 24) head the player stats for Sydney before Ash Reid and Jack Graham (23) rep the Coast
Live ladder hasn’t changed save for the differential between 2nd and 12th
30’49” 3QT@Optus
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 0.5 2.8 3.11 (29): J.Waterman 2; L.Baker, W.Duursma
#SydneySwans 6.2 13.5 20.10 (130): C.Curnow, I.Heeney 4; J.Amartey,* J.Lloyd 2; J.Serong, J.Papley, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy, N.Blakey, S.Wicks, Chad Warner
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@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 0.5 2.9 (21): J.Waterman, L.Baker;
#SydneySwans 6.2 13.5 16.5 (101): C.Curnow 4; I.Heeney 3; J.Amartey,* 2; J.Lloyd, J.Serong, J.Papley, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy, N.Blakey
#AFL #Round4 #AFLEaglesSwans #WestCoast #Bloods
32’37”HT@Optus West Coast 0.5 2.8 (20): J.Waterman, L.Baker; Sydney 6.2 13.5 (83): C.Curnow 3; J.Amartey,* I.Heeney 2; J.Lloyd, J.Serong, J.Papley, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy
32’37”HT@Optus West Coast 0.5 2.8 (20): J.Waterman, L.Baker; Sydney 6.2 13.5 (83): C.Curnow 3; J.Amartey,* I.Heeney 2; J.Lloyd, J.Serong, J.Papley, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy
Grundy (43AF) and seven of his teammates (McInerney & Rice 23) are the top ranked Swans, followed by Eagle Jack Graham (22).
Swans still 2nd on the live ladder with Eagles on 12th
32’37”HT@Optus
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 0.5 2.8 (20): J.Waterman, L.Baker;
#SydneySwans 6.2 13.5 (83): C.Curnow 3; J.Amartey,* I.Heeney 2; J.Lloyd, J.Serong, J.Papley, J.McInerney, H.Cunningham, B.Grundy
#AFL #Round4 #AFLEaglesSwans #WestCoast #Bloods
30’54”QT@Optus West Coast 0.5 (5); Sydney 6.2 (38): J.Amartey 36”, 18’; C.Curnow 5’; J.Lloyd 13’; J.Serong 19’; I.Heeney 29’
Tim Kelly (Eagles, 52AF) and Joel Amartey (Swans, 43) are the top ranked players at the first break.
Swans are second on the live ladder and Eagles, in unfamiliar territory, are on 12th.
30’54”QT@Optus
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 0.5 (5);
#SydneySwans 6.2 (38): J.Amartey 36”, 18’; C.Curnow 5’; J.Lloyd 13’; J.Serong 19’; I.Heeney 29’
#AFL #Round4 #AFLEaglesSwans #WestCoast #Bloods
West Coast: $4.70 (10th, 2-0-1, 275/315, 87.3%); INS: Matthew Owies, Malakai Champion, Sandy Brock; OUTS: Elliot Yeo, Jacob Newton (Injured); Deven Robertson (suspended); Sydney: $1.19 (5th, 2-0-1, 318/228, 139.5%); INS: Isaac Heeney; OUTS: Caiden Cleary (Omitted). The West Coast Eagles are experiencing a rare period of optimism following back-to-back wins, but face a formidable challenge in the Sydney Swans
Recent Form West Coast (9th, 2W, 1L, LWW) showed immense resilience in their two-point win over Port Adelaide. The victory ended several unfavourable streaks and highlighted a growing maturity among their young leaders. Key Players West Coast’s Jake Waterman was instrumental in the Round 3 comeback, booting four goals beyond quarter time to snatch victory from the Power Sydney forward Joel Amartey remains a primary threat inside 50; he is currently averaging 3 goals, 9 disposals, and 4 marks per game this season
Head-to-Head Sydney has dominated this match-up in recent years, winning the last five encounters. This includes a 67-point win in Round 24 of 2025 and a massive 171-point victory back in 2023 While the Eagles have improved significantly, the Swans possess a level of midfield class and forward-line depth that is difficult to sustain. Sydney’s ability to find multiple goalkickers will test an Eagles defence that has relied heavily on Jobe Shanahan TIP: Sydney by 28+
West Coast: 10th, 2-0-1, 275/315, 87.3%; Sydney: 5th, 2-0-1, 318/228, 139.5%
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Coke bottle hurled at Hawks players as emotional MCG finish turns ugly
#AFL #HawthornHawks #SydneySwans #MCG #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-20-coke-...
32’59” FT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 6.7 9.10 14.15 (99): J.Gunston 4; Dylan Moore 3; M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, S.Butler, J.Newcombe, M.Lewis, N.Watson; Sydney 6.2 7.2 12.3 13.4 (82): L.MacDonald 3; C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney, J.Jordan, Chad Warner, B.Grundy
32’59” FT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 6.7 9.10 14.15 (99): J.Gunston 4; Dylan Moore 3; M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, S.Butler, J.Newcombe, M.Lewis, N.Watson; Sydney 6.2 7.2 12.3 13.4 (82): L.MacDonald 3; C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney, J.Jordan, Chad Warner, B.Grundy
Last quarter player headed by Hawk Josh Ward (39AF) and Swan Brody Grundy (37)
Player stats headed by Hawks Jai Newcombe (100AF), Dylan Moore (99), and Swan Callum Mills (98)
32’59” FT@MCG
#HawthornFC 5.3 6.7 9.10 14.15 (99): J.Gunston 4; Dylan Moore 3; M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, S.Butler, J.Newcombe, M.Lewis, N.Watson;
#SydneySwans 6.2 7.2 12.3 13.4 (82): L.MacDonald 3; C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney, J.Jordan, Chad Warner, B.Grundy
33’52” 3QT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 6.7 9.10 (64): M.Chol, J.Gunston, Dylan Moore 2; C.Mackenzie, S.Butler, J.Newcombe Sydney 6.2 7.2 12.3 (75): C.Curnow, 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney, J.Jordan, Chad Warner, B.Grundy
Third quarter player stats headed by Hawk Jai Newcombe (42AF) and Swan Logan McDonald (39)
3QT player stats headed by Swan Callum Mills (81AF) and Hawk Jai Newcombe (80).
Swans still top the live ladder (158%) while Hawthorn has dropped to 7th (110.9%)
33’52” 3QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 5.3 6.7 9.10 (64): M.Chol, J.Gunston, Dylan Moore 2; C.Mackenzie, S.Butler, J.Newcombe
#SydneySwans 6.2 7.2 12.3 (75): C.Curnow, 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney, J.Jordan, Chad Warner, B.Grundy
26’42” HT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 6.7 (43): M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, Dylan Moore, J.Gunston, S.Butler; Sydney 6.2 7.2 (44): C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney
Second quarter player stats headed by Swan Nick Blakey (38AF) and Hawk Connor Macdonald (37).
First half player stats headed by Swans Nick Blakey (61AF), Callum Mills (48), and Hawk Mabior Chol (51).
Live ladder has Swans on 1st with 162.8% and Hawthorn on 6th with 113.7%
26’42” HT@MCG
#HawthornFC 5.3 6.7 (43): M.Chol 2; C.Mackenzie, Dylan Moore, J.Gunston, S.Butler;
#SydneySwans 6.2 7.2 (44): C.Curnow 2; T.Papley,* M.Rosas, Corey Warner, J.Amartey, J.McInerney
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLHawksSwans #AlwaysHawthorn #Bloods
31’59” QT@MCG Hawthorn 5.3 (33): C.Mackenzie 4’; M.Chol 7’, 14’; Dylan Moore 18’; J.Gunston 24’; Sydney 6.2 (28): T.Papley 2’; M.Rosas 10’; C.Curnow 12’, 15’; Corey Warner 19’; J.Amartey 22’
First quarter player stats headed by Swans Chad Warner (34AF) and Tom Papley (33), and Hawk Mabior Chol (32)
Swans on top of the live ladder with 169.1%; Hawthorn on 6th with 112.3%
31’59” QT@MCG
#HawthornFC 5.3 (33): C.Mackenzie 4’; M.Chol 7’, 14’; Dylan Moore 18’; J.Gunston 24’;
#SydneySwans 6.2 (28): T.Papley 2’; M.Rosas 10’; C.Curnow 12’, 15’; Corey Warner 19’; J.Amartey 22’
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLHawksSwans #AlwaysHawthorn #Bloods
Hawthorn, 6th (1-0-1, 240 for, 205 against, 117.1%), $1.35 Sydney, 1st (2-0-0, 236 for, 129 against, 182.9%), $3.22 Gamble responsibly
Hawthorn will look to cause an upset against the league leaders when they host a high-flying Sydney outfit at the MCG Recent Form: Hawthorn (6th, 1W, 1L) was dominant in Round 1, crushing Essendon by 62 points in a 145–83 victory. They utilised a fast-paced corridor game to record 23 marks inside 50, punishing any defensive errors with speed on the rebound Sydney (1st, 2W, 0L) remain unbeaten after a clinical 44-point victory over the Brisbane Lions. They currently boast the league's highest percentage of 182.9% after averaging 118 points per game across the opening fortnight Key Players: Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston was superb against the Bombers, proving his leading patterns are still elite by booting 5 goals from 10 disposals and has 9 goals already this term Sydney's Joel Amartey is also in scorching form, having kicked 8 goals this season, including a dominant 5-major haul from 13 disposals against the Lions
Head-to-Head: The Swans have won 6 of the last 10 encounters, though Hawthorn secured the most recent victory with a 20-point win in the 2025 Opening Round. Sydney's last MCG win against the Hawks was a 76-point thrashing in 2024 The Hawks' offensive speed will test a Sydney side that must find a way to cover the loss of injured star Errol Gulden and potentially Isaac Heeney TIP: Hawthorn by 11 points
Hawthorn, 6th (1-0-1, 240 for, 205 against, 117.1%), $1.35 Sydney, 1st (2-0-0, 236 for, 129 against, 182.9%), $3.22 Gamble responsibly
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#Sportsbet head-to-head book accurate at time of collation.
Gamble responsibly.
Swans Weakened but Still a Threat as Hawks Prepare for MCG Test
#AFLRound2 #SydneySwans #HawtornHawks #MCG #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-18-swans...
Two AFL Reckkonings: What Hawks and Swans Reveal About Institutional Culture
#AFL #HawthornHawks #SydneySwans #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-18-two-a...
Oh Errol. 😢 #SydneySwans.
When Good Intentions Stumble: The Swans' Bondi Tribute and Institutional Accountability
#AFL #SydneySwans #BondiAttack #RoyalCommission #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-16-when-...
Gulden out for a while.
Heeney in limbo.
Who is the main midfielder for #SydneySwans on Thursday night vs #HawthornHawks?
I reckon it's time for Angus Sheldrick 🔥
#AFLFantasy #KeeperFantasy #GDSfantasy
Lloyd backs surgery for Gulden after shock shoulder injury
#AFL #SydneySwans #ErrulGulden #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-15-lloyd...
Swans chair apologizes for missing Bondi tribute; he vows to honor Jewish community properly next time. #SydneySwans #Bondi
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32’6” FT@SCG
#SydneySwans 7.1 10.5 11.9 15.14 (104): J.Amartey 5; I. Heeney, J.McInerney 2; N.Blakey,* M.Rosas, E.Gulden, L.McDonald, B.Grundy
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 1.3 2.6 4.10 8.12 (60): B.Reville 2; C.Cameron, K.Lohmann, C.Rayner, J.Tunstill
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29’53”HT@SCG
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#SydneySwans 7.1 10.5 (65): J.Amartey 3; I. Heeney 2; N.Blakey,* M.Rosas, E.Gulden, L.McDonald, J.McInerney;
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 1.3 2.6 (18): C.Cameron, B.Reville
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLSwansLions #Bloods #Uncaged
AFL's Bondi tribute stumbles when it fails to name Jewish victims
#AFL #SydneySwans #Bondi #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-14-afls-...
Why Carlton's Loss Reveals a Problem No Off-Season Fix Can Solve
#CarltomBlues #AFLOpeningRound #SydneySwans #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-08-why-c...
40’59”@SCG
#sydneyswans 0.3 2.6 14.9 15.9 (99): J.McInerney 3; J.Amartey, M.Roberts, I.Heeney, C.Curnow 2; MRosas, L.McDonald, T.Papley;
#CarltonFC 2.2 4.4 8.5 (53): M.Pittonet 3 B.Kemp,* W.Hayward, B.Ainsworth, E.Hollands, A.Moir
29’28” HT@SCG Sydney 0.3 2.6 (18): J.Amartey, M.Rosas; Carlton 2.2 4.4 (28): B.Kemp,* W.Hayward, B.Ainsworth, M.Pittonet
Second quarter stats headed by Ollie Florent (32AF) and Mal Rosas (27AF)
First half stats headed by Brodie Kemp (55AF) and Mal Rosas (27AF)
29’28” HT@SCG
#sydneyswans 0.3 2.6 (18): J.Amartey, M.Rosas;
#CarltonFC 2.2 4.4 (28): B.Kemp,* W.Hayward, B.Ainsworth, M.Pittonet
#AFL #AFLRound0 #AFLOpeningRound #AFLSwansBlues #Bloods #Strongertogether
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Brisbane Favourites Again, But Sydney's Resurgence Has Experts Watching
#AFL #AFL2026 #BrisbaneLions #SydneySwans #Brownlow #AusNews
thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-02-28-brisb...
Love seeing my footy team out there with Mitch #sydneyswans #sydneymardigras
