Match Thread #AFL Round 23 Swans v Saints Sat 24-Aug at SCG #AFLSwansSaints @sydneyswans

[ugg]

Sydney Swans (7W14L 15th) v St Kilda Saints (9W12L 14th)
Saturday 24th August 2019 1:45pm AEST
Sydney Cricket Ground

Not that we any extra motivation with the farewells today, but a win against the Saints would prevent them from possibly jumping to 12th. Since we hold their second round pick this year this has direct consequences for our draft position.

Sydney

In: Franklin, McVeigh
Out: James Bell, Ryan Clarke

St Kilda
In: Rowe
Out: Ben Paton


Umpires: Jeff Dalgleish (7), Robert Findlay (23), Andre Giafagna (27) Em: Eleni Glouftsis (34)


Selected stats from the Footy Live app:

• The Swans have allowed their opposition to average nine marks inside 50 across the season - ranked No. 1 defensively.
• Sydney has recorded a shot at goal accuracy of 55% from a set shot this season - ranked third
• Sydney has lost five matches decided within 10 points or less this season - the most of any side
• Tom Papley has recorded a total of 59 uncontested marks in the forward half this season - ranked seventh in the AFL

• Across the past month, the Saints have won the clearance count by six per game - ranked third.
• St Kilda has conceded a goal from 26% of its opposition’s inside 50 this season - ranked 17th
• The Saints have recorded a shot at goal accuracy of 43% across the season - ranked 18th
• Jack Steele has recorded a total of 157 tackles across the season - ranked No. 1 in the AFL

Head-to-head
J.?Longmire 1 B.Ratten 2 (0-1 at SCG)

[giant]

Nice stuff Ugg - fascinated by this stat and wonder if Lions and Tigers have been the previous owners of this mantle:

Sydney has lost five matches decided within 10 points or less this season - the most of any side

[Mountain Man]

What is the wind like down there? There doesn't seem much in the Ressies Tramway game, but plenty up here in the Blue Mountains

[liz]

What is the wind like down there? There doesn't seem much in the Ressies Tramway game, but plenty up here in the Blue Mountains

About as still as it gets. Occasionally just a whisper of a breeze but about as close to perfect conditions as you can get for a game of footy.

[ugg]

No late changes. Starting bench Menzel Rowbottom Ronke Dawson which would Suggest Dawson in the backs Today.

[neilfws]

Beautiful day. Very close-knit warm-up, everyone out together. Hug for McVeigh from Hanners. Going to be a special day.

[ugg]

McVeigh warming up with the mids

Jack and Dawson with the backs

[dejavoodoo44]

Feeling pretty confident for this one. Last week's win was a confidence booster and we probably have more to play for than the Saints.

[Meg]

Macca wearing black armband for his baby Luella who died 8 years ago today.

[longmile]

Wish we could duplicate Aliir. So lively in the ruck.

[longmile]

Amazing kicking this quarter, which is something you never say about the swans. Dropped marks are frustrating tho

[stevoswan]

JPK prominent today.....up to 11 disposals already. Swans looking sharp (even though I'm not watching the game!). Keep it up....this could be a really enjoyable day.

[Mel_C]

McCartin injured with a cork thigh ????. Blakey didn't look good at the end of the quarter.

[longmile]

Amazing kicking this quarter, which is something you never say about the swans. Dropped marks are frustrating tho

Kicking back to normal now lol

I like Fox in defence

[stevoswan]

Getting shellacked in the clearances this quarter.....lift at the coalface needed.