We had strong belief at the start of this year and its good that were starting to see some reward, but by no means is the challenge done yet, so the hard stuff starts now.. HB: Nick Blakey, Lewis Melican, Harry Cunningham, C: Oliver Florent, Josh Kennedy, Justin McInerney, HF: Sam Wicks, Logan McDonald, Errol Gulden, F: Isaac Heeney, Lance Franklin, Tom Papley, FOLL: Tom Hickey, Luke Parker, Callum Mills, I/C: Peter Ladhams, James Rowbottom, Braeden Campbell, Dylan Stephens, In: Peter Ladhams, Angus Sheldrick, Matthew Roberts, Corey Warner, Lachie Rankin, Paddy McCartin, Out: Jordan Dawson, George Hewett, Kaiden Brand, Sam Gray, Matthew Ling, Malachy Carruthers, *Odds are current as of 3rd March 2023, 12:03am AEST. The Mongrel does the work always. AFL Executive General Manager of Clubs and Broadcasting Travis Auld said the initial block of the fixture was constructed with the primary aim to achieve a strong start to the season with a series of key Thursday and Friday night matches to build momentum into the early part of the season. Still, one of the Swans many strengths lie in their unprecedented versatility - in Dawsons case, Justin McInerney almost looked like he was being tutored in the formers role for much of the year in preparation for Dawsons eventual trade. I wont go into this one too much, as I have a whole section on him coming up, but Nick Blakey off half-back has the potential to be very special. Remarkably, Sydney have only recruited ruckmen like Callum Sinclair, Tom Hickey and Peter Ladhams by trade since the Franklin ban - relying on smart draft moves to otherwise bolster their list. The one game he missed through injury in Round 6, the Suns beat the Swans by 40 points. Blacktown ISP, NSW. For anyone else finding this you don't need the app: Click the Plus next to Other calendars, click Subscribe to calendar, Select From URL and then enter the following: webcal://afl.lookoutdata.com/live/ical/team-160.ics, webcal://afl.lookoutdata.com/live/ical/team-160.ics, i think footy live have ditched this option, or maybe just for android users. Canberras Manuka Oval and Ballarats Mars Stadium will also host their first games of the season during the ANZAC Appeal Round with the GWS GIANTS hosting St Kilda and Western Bulldogs hosting Adelaide Crows at each respective venue. Weve sung the praises of the young Swans in the section above, but I didnt go into huge details in this bloke on purpose James Rowbottom. The AFL would like to acknowledge the support of all industry stakeholders throughout this process as well as Optimal Planning for their assistance in the construction of the draw. Remember that? More Info. But that trade ban may have been a blessing in disguise as Sydney learned to make do with the talent available - and not buy their way to the top after recruiting Franklin. Pencil that into your calendars because its an occasion you dont want to miss. Theyre going to be your core group for the next eight years.. But this is a little different, and the Swans find themselves in a position where replacing the output of Dawson is not only achievable, but they may very well be able to improve on it. Moves and Switches What Worked In The Match Sims? There's a hundred other ways of going about this of course. Picture: Phil Hillyard, Paddy McCartin was only added to Sydneys list in January. He had been a forward when taken by the Saints with the prized pick one back in 2014 but made the switch to defence in the VFL under coach Jeremy Laidler in 2021. The AFL has released its 2022 future with a pair of bold Friday night double-headers and an early blockbuster draw for premier Melbourne. And it was at that 2019 Draft that the Swans looked outside Victoria, opting to select talent only from WA and SA. Back to back trips on the road will see Sydney play on a Monday afternoon at University of Tasmania Stadium. The part that was most difficult was getting the opportunity and convincing clubs I was all right, especially with the litigation stuff that comes with concussion now. 1999-2023 Ticketmaster. WebBe the best Sydney Swans fan you can be with Bleacher Report. With Jordan Dawson moving on (he was second on the team in total intercepts), more may be asked for McCartin is it too much of a stretch to see him make the leap in 2022 to average double-figures in one category or the other? -VIEW the 2022 Fixture/DOWNLOAD the 2022 Fixture PDF. Oops! Thats my story and Im sticking to it. Blakey, Rowbottom, and Amartey all slot into that age bracket, as well. Do you see any other backline options to cover the big two? Sydney Derby (Round 1 [away], Round 20 [home]). Early access to all Big Questions reviews. 2022 members were emailed their 2023 renewal notice on Friday, October 21. Despite that, his stats dont tell the whole story as he is able to do some freakish things. Now only Geelong remains standing from that list between the Swans and premiership glory - while Collingwood and Brisbane loom as danger opponents. Want to join us? A focus on rivalries, both traditional and new, will feature heavily across the first nine rounds, with reigning Premiers Melbourne unveiling their 2021 Premiership flag at the MCG in the season-opener against the Western Bulldogs. Oliver Florent featured in all 23 games that the Swans played in season 2021, but he only finished ninth in their best and fairest. WebSydney Swans v Richmond Highlights | Round 11, 2022 | AFL 32,241 views May 27, 2022 488 Dislike Share Save AFL 240K subscribers The Swans and Tigers arre separated by The addition of Ladhams adds value forward and ruck. I want to keep my membership but my financial circumstances have changed - what are my options? I like the idea of Reid as a defender it is a bit of a squeeze up forward. Its pretty difficult to go past them, isnt it? While injury still threatened him in 2021, Franklin managed 18 games and a resurgent 51 goals - putting him just five goals away from becoming just the sixth player in code history to reach the 1000-goal milestone. They lost both of the games that he was unavailable for, in Round 5 and Round 8. A top four finish would put the Swans in the box seat for a flag tilt, which if successful would ironically come when the side was least expecting it in the years since recruiting Buddy Franklin on a nine-year, $10 million deal that was designed to deliver premiership success. The two rivals have not gone head-to-head at Accor Stadium in over six years, with their last meeting drawing a record crowd of 60,222 for the 2016 Qualifying Final. The fixture is the first of two trips west in 2022, with the second coming against Fremantle in Round 18. Takes his footy very seriously and works hard. Thanks HB, another gem from someone who really KNOWS the Swans. View Stadium List; Stadiums Map Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide: 29/04/23, 2:10 PM: AFL Football: AFL: Sydney Swans v GWS Giants: 13/05/23, 1:45 PM: AFL Football: AFL: Sydney If Franklin is feeling the pressure as he contemplates reaching the 1000-goal milestone, he couldnt have asked for a better coach than Longmire - the master of level-headedness (when hes not in the coaches box at least). As it happened AFL 2022 Round 11: Franklin kicks five as Swans comeback to beat Tigers but faces concern over Cotchin clash By Roy Ward Updated May 27, 2022 11.56pm first published at 6.52pm Melican shows potential at times but is prone to poor games and dodgy hammies. Drafted from Tasmania, Cresswell won the best and fairest with the Swans in 1994 and played in the 1996 grand final side. Sydney Swans. Check out our membership options tailored just for you. Well, he is AA calibre, but whether he plays half back or on the wing at his new club will be something well watch closely. Wow what a long read! Theyve always been very sound, very structured and always really skilful.. AFL releases the full fixture for Rounds One to Nine of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, >> DOWNLOAD YOUR HANDY ONE-PAGE FIXTURE HERE. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Despite that, they are seventh in relation to this article as they lost to the GWS Giants in an elimination final. Picture: Dylan Burns, Swans draftee Nick Blakey at home with his father John Blakey. There is nothing better than a clash against our cross town rivals. 2022 Fixture Highlights Sydney Swans members and fans have plenty to look forward to following the announcement of the 2022 Season AFL Fixture. But this article shows a grest understanding of where they are at well done. In previous years I had my Gmail calendar synced with a Swans calendar to make it easy to track and not book over All content as per previous two levels, plus ability to have input into specific content creation voting/suggestions. Twelve months ago, the Swans were bundled out of the 2021 finals race with a heartbreaking one-point elimination final loss to rivals GWS. Better value, better match day and an all-round better experience. Together he and brother Tom have formed a formidable duo in defence in whats been a remarkable turn around of fortunes. His pace around the contest and ability to break into space were extremely valuable. It seems so, doesnt it? There are plenty that forget about him as an AA player. Florent averaged the sixth-most disposals of any Swan in season 2021 with an average of 18.96 disposals per game, which should increase in season 2022. And it was a damn shame that injury prevented him from playing in the first week of the finals to prove it. The renewal deadline for reserved seat holders is Friday, January 20 2023. Yes, I am looking for that as well. However, Rowbottom is a kid just 21 years old and already with 44 games to his name. Sydney Swans forward Will Hayward speaks on the 2022 season opener against the GWS Giants in an away fixture at Accor Stadium (previously known as Stadium Australia) at Homebush. Sunday, Mar 27, 1.10pm. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images), Swans players warm up at the SCG ahead of their preliminary final with Collingwood. If you cannot find this email, please check your junk or other folders in your inbox. Mr Auld said that while everyone involved in the game was looking forward to the return of the AFL season the league would continue to monitor the ongoing pandemic. If you wish to change seats or select a different membership, please contact Membership Support. At the start of the year I think he and I were going for the same defensive spot and he blew me out of the water, he said on RSN. Why not share? West Coast Eagles. As Sydney look for ways to climb into the top four, and serious contention, in 2022, Blakeys role, and how he can manufacture opportunity for his team will be pivotal for the Swans. STADIUMS. Access to all content as per Mongrel Members, plus weekly Defensive Player of the Year rankings, fortnightly overall player rankings that feed into the Mongrel 50, fortnightly X-Factor rankings, and new column - The Recruit ladder. Sydney Swans 2005 premiership hero Leo Barry has been re-elected to the Sydney Swans Board. If you held a reserved seat membership in 2022, your reserved seat will be available for you to renew for the 2023 season - as long as you renew prior to the renewal deadline of Friday, January 20 2023. And better. Will I keep the same reserved seat as 2023? So, in answer to my question can McCartin be a top-five defender by the end of 2022? Sydney Swans v North Melbourne, GIANTS Stadium, 4.20pm Fremantle v West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Oval, 4.10pm (7.10pm AEDT) Mon, March 7 Gold Coast SUNS You have to have a player who takes the responsibility of blocking an opposition gun, or chasing him around the field to ensure he has limited impact. Likely Reid will play much more in defence, but theyll need to get some time into Gould as another good sized defender as cover. He was named in the forward pocket, despite only averaging 1.87 goals per game, which shows he doesnt only have goals to offer. Macca in only his second year of coaching and Pyke and Mathews new to the club. "The success of the last two seasons has shown us is that if we are disciplined with our protocols and willing to be flexible where required, we will keep footy going. When Dawson headed to the wing, McInerney headed to half-back and was no slouch at all in that role. I reckon it's great how simple they've made it. Sync your calendar Sync your calendar Sync the Saints full 2019 fixture direct to your mobile and desktop devices in minutes. Picture: Michael Klein, handing him a lifeline in Januarys pre-season supplemental selection. Sydney Swans members and fans have plenty to look forward to in 2022, Sydney Swans members at the MCG in Round 3, 2021. Paddy McCartin was a pre-season supplemental selection pick up in January after years out of the competition due to lingering concussion effects. Lance Franklin is on the verge of his 1000th AFL goal (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images). The young forward was so talented, he was snapped up ahead of the likes of Christian Petracca, Angus Brayshaw, Jordan De Goey and Darcy Moore. Jake Lloyd joined Rampe in that Rookie Draft and headed to the Swans - after Sydney had passed on their final three draft selections. New to Kayo? You can do it through the footy live app (on iPhone at least). All Community Series matches will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo. Itll be different off half-back, but that does not mean it has to be worse. In any other circumstance, this would be a devastating blow. Logan McDonald under the tutelage of Buddy Franklin could be anything. In season 2021, Hickey finished sixth in the Swans best and fairest, featuring in 21 of 23 games. He has plenty of potential, but he must start to produce what hes capable of in terms of consistency. The Swans-Cats fixture (7.50pm Friday, March 25) is the first of 11 home games to be played at the SCG. Will update if I find anything. Just found the function on the Swans website. But before we get lost in the bullishness on the Swans, lets get the bad news out of the way first. At just 25 years of age Paddy still has plenty of footy left to play, and his re-joining the senior list will provide the club with the flexibility of another tall option who can play at either end of the ground.. The scope for growth is there its up to Florent whether he contributes more than he did in season 2021. It indicates that he is an important part of the Swans defence. Sydney Swans players Harry Cunningham, Isaac Heeney, Tom Papley, Alana Woodward and Kiara Beesley visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Randwick as part of Music Therapy Week and the club's partnership with Redkite. In 2018, Longmire wouldve sent alarm bells ringing through the Swans community when he estimated that, after Round 19, Franklin has completed roughly 20 minutes of training for the entire season due to persistent heel injuries. Key to Buddys last crack at a flag, aside from Buddys own resurgence, is John Longmires F1 driver attributes and a mix of talent unlike any other in the competition. Swans Heritage Week (Round 12 v Melbourne). On the wing, he tended to go missing and get a little lost running to the wrong spots. Dixon, one of the only Fox Footy pundits to have the Saints missing the top eight in last years pre-season predictions, said the Swans were well-placed to avoid any such alarming drop-off after a whirlwind 2021 campaign, courtesy of their list spread mentioned above. Yep got this last year for the bombers, it also included open training sessions and updated itself for this year. OPTION THREE The Lizard. Swans Members in Victoria can look forward to six matches in 2022. In an eighteen team competition, the Swans kids were dominating the award. More tough calls were made in 2019 with Darcy Cameron and Zak Jones out the door while a host of trade swaps ensured Sydney carried plenty of selections into the upcoming draft. They also traded George Hewett to the Carlton Blues in the off-season. You also have the ear of The Mongrel, but really, this tier is for people that love what we're doing and want to support the site. Keeps it up to date if anything changes. The opening rounds of the season will see big match-ups with five Thursday night matches kicking off the first five rounds and 15 of the 18 clubs will feature in marquee Thursday and / or Friday timeslots across the opening six weeks. For the Swans, however, it could be just what the doctor ordered. It was heavy losses to the likes of Gold Coast, Hawthorn and St Kilda that hurt them, while they only narrowly lost to the likes of Melbourne and Port Adelaide and got the win over other top four sides Geelong and the Western Bulldogs. Carlton's review found the club needed a full-time coach, but other clubs are persevering with a part-time model. Additional booking or registration processes may be required. Despite that, they won four of the five games that Lance Franklin didnt play and also won three of five games that newly appointed co-captain Mills was unavailable for, in season 2021. Collingwood welcomes the 2022 AFL fixture with the first nine rounds of the season released by the league today. (PST) 12:10 AM. North Melbourne Kangaroos v West Coast Eagles, Marvel Stadium (Fox) ROUND 3. The remaining 13 matches are confirmed with the timeslots to remain as a floating fixture. Cairns will host a game in Round Seven when St Kilda and Port Adelaide meet at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday, April 30. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. They went for a Hail Mary and got all these experienced players in and mature bodies through the midfield. The AFL has advised all clubs will have a minimum seven-day break between pre-season practice matches and the AAMI Community Series. That temperament belies a competitive beast and fiercely loyal coach - one need only look at his emotional outbursts in the coaches box and his tearful reaction to the sides win over the Giants earlier in the year (after three of his players were ruled out of the match just hours before due to Covid-19 protocols) for proof. But he managed just 35 games for the Saints before repeat concussions cut his career short, and he walked away from the game at just 22 years of age. Agree with all points. But like his fellow defenders, Longmire found a home for McInerney in the backline. Speaking of Hail Mary plays, one historic feat that looked as far-fetched as any just a couple of years ago now looks like a mere formality - Lance Franklins 1000th AFL goal. Blakey, Rowbottom, and Amartey all slot into that age bracket, as well. Cheers. It is his defensive work as a midfielder and his ability to run both ways that could see him become part of a successful Swans era. Ironically, Sydneys near-miss of the top four in 2021 came not as a result of its performances against the top teams, but rather against those below it. The Swans victorious on that occasion by 63 points. By Sydney Swans I know it, too. McCartin was ranked first in intercepts at the club in 2021 and did the double, also ranked number in one-percenters. Ticketing arrangements for the 2022 AAMI Community Series match will be confirmed closer to the date. Heeney featured in 21 of 23 games that the Swans played in season 2021. I must admit Ive been a bit slow to come to the party with Sydney, he said. With the Covid-impacted 2020 and 2021 seasons forcing games to be played in empty stadiums and rarely in Sydney,the upcoming Derby will be huge. The Swans have never, ever been a Hail Mary team. It was only today that I sat back and looked at the sheer number of questions. The Swans will be without Jordan Dawson, who was traded to the Adelaide Crows in the off-season. Is Dangerfield the best pick for Cats captain? I was always pretty confident Id get back and play I just needed the opportunity to do it, McCartin said. Blakey is a line-breaker he is a merchant of chaos, sending opposition midfield and defences into a state of panic. It was all smiles at the Members Open Training Session at Tramway Oval on Wednesday, with fans able to meet their favourite players and watch closely as pre-season comes to a close. Theyre going to be your core group for the best odds on the road see... 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