Swans young gun faces nervy wait after 'dangerous' act floors Bombers star.
“It depends if we go on the potential to cause injury this week – sometimes we do, sometimes we don’t – but the fact he’s still out there means Rowbottom will probably get a fine,” Riewoldt told Fox Footy. “Otherwise he would’ve been in serious strife.” “Merrett got up and continued to play the game, but ultimately with the rules as they stand, there’s a bit to look at there.” Even though Merrett was able to take his free kick and play on, the MRO hasn’t been afraid to upgrade incidents — based on the potential to cause injury — and hand out a suspension.
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Two goals in the opening term to Sam Wicks has the Swans flying against Essendon at the SCG. Straight, direct and hunting the goals, the Swans took a 20-point ...
But the home side welcome back big man Tom Hickey to pair with recruit Peter Ladhams for the first time, along with Sam Wicks and James Bell for Saturday night. Stream every match of every round of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now > That is just far too easy.” The Swans (5-3, 118.4%) head into the SCG match on the back of a dismal loss to the Gold Coast, and now sit one win outside the top four. Stream every match of every round of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now > “Their adjustment to what they used to look like with the footy Sydney to what they are now when they’re at their absolute best - it’s such a stark contrast, and Essendon were powerless to stop it in the first half.”