Match

Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

Commentary / 07 May 2017

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to SCG for the Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions Round 7 clash.
59:33
Outs for Swans: G.Rohan, J.Laidler, B.Jack, N.Newman, J.Rose
59:34
Ins for Swans: H.Marsh, S.Naismith, O.Florent, J.McVeigh, D.Towers
59:35
Outs for Lions: T.Cutler, D.Beams
59:36
Ins for Lions: J.Barrett, M.Paparone
59:40
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00:00
Brisbane has been regularly trapped in its defensive half this season, ranking last for both defensive half kicking efficiency, and time in forward half differential.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:53
Brisbane looking to be very physical in the early moments of the game concede a free kick at the opening centre bounce which leads to a goal to Lance Franklin. The Lions are ranked last for differential in scores from centre bounce clearances.
03:11
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Rushed)
05:19
Sydney has won the opening three clearances of the game, and generated the first four inside 50s in an impressive start.
05:46
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Dean Towers)
09:20
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
10:14
The Swans have converted all five of their first possession wins at stoppages into clearances and scored from three of these. Sydney has converted only 80 percent of its first possession wins into clearances this season (ranked 17th).
12:42
Swans Interchange - Harry Cunningham off due to an injury.
13:17
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Will Hayward)
13:39
Sydney get its third goal of the game through some clever play by talented first year player Will Hayward. Last year Hayward kicked 33 goals in just nine SANFL under 18 games, and has shown that goal sense again today.
15:47
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Lester)
16:33
The Lions first goal of the day comes from a forward half stoppage. Brisbane average just nine points from such a source, which is ranked last.
17:04
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Will Hayward)
18:08
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Tom Papley)
18:25
Lions Interchange - Mitch Robinson off due to an injury.
19:59
The Swans lead the inside 50 count 14-6, and have already taken four marks in the forward 50. Sydney has averaged just 10 such marks per game this season.
20:23
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Josh P. Kennedy)
22:04
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Isaac Heeney)
22:40
The forward half pressure by Sydney has resulted in five forward half intercepts from which it has scored 2.2.(14). The Swans have averaged just 22 points from this source in 2017 (ranked second last).
24:30
Sydney currently lead in hard ball gets 17-4, with its experienced midfielders giving the Swans first use of the ball.
25:11
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Callum Sinclair)
26:19
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
26:25
Dayne Zorko able to get a goal against the flow of play with a forward 50 intercept and goal. Dayne Zorko is averaging 537 metres gained per game this season (ranked third in the AFL).
28:12
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Sam Reid)
30:02
Another goal of the year contender from Lance Franklin who is looking ominous today. Franklin has had five disposals that have resulted in three shots at goal and two assists.
31:17
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
31:27
Sydney displaying some improved form in the opening quarter. The Swans have edged the Lions at the disputed ball (contested possessions 39-33), and generated quality forward entries (leading forward 50 marks 9-1).

Quarter 2

00:00
The Swans have been able to stick 80 percent of the tackles they have attempted, compared to the Lions who have been successful with only 55 percent of their tackles (and have missed four tackles completely).
02:07
Brisbane is yet to score from any of the 14 possession chains started in its defensive half. Sydney has scored 4.1.(25) from its 14 such chains, showing much better ball movement
02:46
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Rushed)
03:32
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Harry Cunningham)
03:47
The Swans punish another turnover by the Lions and have now scored 7.2.(44) from turnovers. This season the Swans average just 46 points from this source.
06:07
Back to back goals to Harry Cunningham with the goal launched by Zak Jones again. Jones has already had six score involvements and gained 233 metres for the Swans.
08:56
Sydney has generated scores from 41 percent of its inside 50s this season (ranked second last). Today the Swans have scored far more easily with 15 scores from 22 inside 50s.
09:37
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Michael Close)
12:37
The Swans currently lead 6-1 in one-on-one contest wins. Brisbane has won only 23 percent of such contests this season (ranked 17th).
13:36
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Tom Rockliff)
15:32
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Will Hayward)
16:51
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Schache)
17:28
Josh Schache able to convert a free kick with an accurate set shot at goal, giving the Lions consecutive goals for the first time in the game. The goal was also the Lions first score of the game to come from a defensive half chain.
17:53
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
19:46
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Jarrod Berry)
20:36
Lions Interchange - Jarrod Berry off due to the blood rule.
22:01
In the second quarter, the Lions have matched the Swans better at disputed ball, and lead the contested possession count 22-18.
22:24
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
22:48
Lance Franklin punishes another Brisbane turnover and continues to have a lethal impact. Franklin has had seven score involvements (including four goals) from just eight disposals.
23:36
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Rushed)
26:11
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Rockliff)
26:33
Three of the six Brisbane goals have come from either free kicks or 50 metre penalties. None of the Swans goals have come from this source.
28:34
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
29:25
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
29:38
Five first half goals now for Franklin, and the Swans have four goals from forward 50 intercepts. This season the Swans average just six points per game from this source.
30:36
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Zak Jones)
32:32
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
33:36
The siren has sounded to end Q2.
33:44
A more competitive quarter from the Lions, but they have leaked defensively allowing the Swans 22 scores from 32 forward 50 entries, and are trailing in forward 50 marks 3-14.
33:46
Marco Paparone leads all players for disposals (18), marks (seven) and metres gained (427) at half time.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
03:01
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Luke Parker)
03:12
A scrappy start to the third quarter with a number of early stoppages, one of which provides the source for the goal to Parker. This was the first goal from a forward half stoppage to the Swans, and the Lions have three such goals.
08:12
Sydney has kicking efficiency of just 33 percent in the third quarter. In the first half the Swans had kicking efficiency of 68 percent.
08:50
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Jake Barrett)
09:12
Jake Barrett converts an angled set shot for his first AFL goal. Brisbane has now scored 5.1.(31) from set shots at goal, while Sydney has returned 6.4.(40) from its set shots.
10:59
Zak Jones continues to have a strong game, with a game-high 10 contested possessions, nine score involvements and four clearances.
12:32
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Dayne Zorko)
13:07
Lions Interchange - Ben Keays off due to the blood rule.
15:44
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Heath Grundy)
16:13
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Luke Parker)
17:14
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Ryan Lester)
17:47
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Josh Schache)
18:03
Some good forward pressure from the Lions forces the Sydney turnover and gives Brisbane its second goal from a forward 50 turnover.
19:11
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Dan Hannebery)
19:23
Sydney answer the Brisbane goal from a forward 50 turnover with one of its own. The Swans have now scored 5.2.(32) from this source, having only kicked five goals this way in total over the first six rounds.
20:21
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ben Keays)
21:59
Since quarter time the Swans have kicked eight goals to the Lions seven with Brisbane far more competitive than the first quarter.
23:10
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
26:04
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Lance Franklin)
26:23
Consecutive goals to Franklin gives the Swans their biggest lead of the game (56 points). Sydney has now scored 84 points from turnovers today which is easily the most it has scored this season from such a source.
28:42
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Rushed)
31:50
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Sam Mayes)
31:54
The siren has sounded to end Q3.
32:04
Sydney has kicked the last goal in each quarter as the Lions possibly tired. Brisbane has the worst record in final quarters this season, being outscored by an average of 20 points.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
02:04
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Josh Schache)
03:16
A sloppy start to the final quarter with the Swans still yet to register an effective kick, and the Lions missing two shots at goal.
04:31
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
06:55
Lions Interchange - Mitch Robinson and is possibly out for the game.
06:58
SCORE GOAL - Swans (Will Hayward)
07:25
Will Hayward kicks the first goal of the final quarter, and his second of the game. The Swans now have the last three goals and a game-high 61 point lead.
11:47
Sydney lead in forward 50 marks (17-6), which is a reflection of the better quality entries it has generated. Only eight of its forward 50 entries have not been directed to an identifiable target, while Brisbane has had 15 such entries bombed in.
13:18
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Nick Robertson)
14:41
Tom Rockliff has produced another prolific display for the Lions. He has game-highs for tackles (ten) and effective disposals (23), and an equal team-high 11 contested possessions.
14:44
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Rushed)
16:36
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Tom Rockliff)
17:21
Sydney has now conceded 4.3.(27) to the Lions from free kicks and 50 metres penalties. The Swans have scored 2.1.(13) from such a source.
18:41
SCORE BEHIND - Lions (Josh Schache)
20:14
SCORE BEHIND - Swans (Lance Franklin)
21:01
Brisbane has won the clearances (8-4), contested possessions (25-21) and inside 50s (12-8) in the final quarter fighting the game out well.
22:00
SCORE GOAL - Lions (Ryan Lester)
26:06
Nine turnovers in their defensive 50 has now cost the Lions 6.2.(38).
27:21
Franklin finishes with eight goals on the siren leading the Swans to their first win of the season. Sydney was also well served by Zak Jones who had career-highs for disposals (27) and contested possessions (13) that produced 11 score involvements.
27:26
The siren has sounded to end Q4.