Sydney Swans

2024 - 7 - 13

Sydney Swans Roar Back to Form with Dominant Victory Over North Melbourne

AFL - Callum Mills - Luke Parker - North Melbourne - SCG - Sydney Swans

Exciting game as Sydney Swans crush North Melbourne with a 79-point victory. Get the inside scoop on the thrilling comeback!

The Sydney Swans showcased a stunning performance in Round 18, reclaiming their form with a magnificent 79-point victory over North Melbourne at the SCG. Skipper Callum Mills and club champion Luke Parker made their much-anticipated season debuts, injecting experience and skill into the team. However, it was rising stars Chad Warner and Errol Gulden who stole the spotlight with their stellar performance on the field.

Amid a recent downturn, Nick Blakey emphasized the Swans' need to adopt a more aggressive approach from the start of games. The team's determination to dominate from the outset was evident in their clash against North Melbourne, setting the tone for a fierce and commanding display. With Isaac Heeney sidelined, the spotlight turned to captain Callum Mills, who seized the opportunity to lead the team to an impressive victory.

In a surprising late change, a Swans veteran made a long-awaited return, further bolstering the team's strength. The return of Luke Parker added depth and experience to the midfield, enhancing the Swans' chances of securing crucial wins in the upcoming matches. The dominant performance against North Melbourne serves as a powerful statement of intent from the Sydney Swans, signaling their readiness to compete at the highest levels.

As the Swans break out of their form slump, fans can expect an exciting resurgence from the team as they aim to maintain their winning momentum. The return of key players and the emergence of young talents bode well for Sydney's prospects in the remainder of the season, setting the stage for thrilling matchups and intense competition in the AFL arena.

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Swans on song in 79-point Roos victory (Sydney Swans)

Sydney is back to its best with a 79-point victory over North Melbourne at the SCG in Round 18.

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Swans on song in 79-point Roos drubbing (AFL)

Skipper Callum Mills and three-time club champion Luke Parker each played their first match of the season but it was young guns Chad Warner and Errol Gulden ...

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Wounded Swans look to 'throw the first punch' after sluggish fortnight (AFL)

Nick Blakey says Sydney needs to change its mindset and start setting the tone early in games.

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Mills primed to repay Swans with a captain's knock at the SCG (The Age)

Isaac Heeney is unavailable to face North Melbourne on Saturday and the man replacing him, captain Callum Mills, will be motivated to repay Sydney's faith ...

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LIVE AFL: Swans veteran returns in shock late change as plucky ... (Fox Sports)

The Swans have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season and are plotting a return to form against the plucky Kangaroos.

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AFL 2024 round 18 LIVE updates: Hawks dig deep to win in Tassie ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions on another Super Saturday.

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Sydney veteran set to make long-awaited return (Zero Hanger)

Sydney midfielder Luke Parker is set to make his AFL return on Saturday against North Melbourne. Initially named as an emergency for the clash at the SCG, ...

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Remember me? Veteran sends a message in Roos demolition (The Cairns Post)

The Swans have emphatically broken out of their form slump, putting the in-form Kangaroos to the sword in a dominant display of attacking footy.

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SCG erupts after Sydney Swans champion Luke Parker kicks ... (7NEWS.com.au)

'That's as big as celebration of a goal as you can get.'

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AFL R18 match report: Swans prove too strong for Kangas (North Melbourne Football Club)

Sydney has brushed off any concerns about a late-season slump with an emphatic 79-point victory over North Melbourne as a pair of Swans veterans made ...

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