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Luke Parker
Leader in disposals in defeat
Parker drew 34 disposals, eight clearances, five marks and tackles each and a single behind Saturday as Sydney fell to GWS 74-73 in a elimination final at UTAS Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Parker grossed an equal number of kicks and handballs (17) as the match leader for disposals, led all Sydney players in clearances with eight and tied a season-high for rebound 50s (4) in Saturday's contest. The 28 year-old closes out 2021 having scored less than 90 fantasy points in only one of the Swans' final 13 showings and the team's leader in total handballs (343), disposals (641), clearances (146) and clangers (97) on the year.
Parker grossed an equal number of kicks and handballs (17) as the match leader for disposals, led all Sydney players in clearances with eight and tied a season-high for rebound 50s (4) in Saturday's contest. The 28 year-old closes out 2021 having scored less than 90 fantasy points in only one of the Swans' final 13 showings and the team's leader in total handballs (343), disposals (641), clearances (146) and clangers (97) on the year.
Isaac Heeney
Game-high four majors v. GWS
Heeney derived 21 disposals, five marks, four goals, two tackles and goal assists each and and a single behind Saturday as Sydney fell to GWS 74-73 in a elimination final at UTAS Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Heeney topped 20 total touches for a second-consecutive week, set a new season-high for clangers (6) and paced all players for majors in Saturday's heart-breaking loss to GWS. The 25 year-old closes out the year having averaged 15.9 disposals, 5.7 marks, 1.9 tackles and 1.7 goals a game across 20 appearances and currently ranked the AFL's No. 19 in total goal assists (18).
Heeney topped 20 total touches for a second-consecutive week, set a new season-high for clangers (6) and paced all players for majors in Saturday's heart-breaking loss to GWS. The 25 year-old closes out the year having averaged 15.9 disposals, 5.7 marks, 1.9 tackles and 1.7 goals a game across 20 appearances and currently ranked the AFL's No. 19 in total goal assists (18).
Hayden McLean
Inures leg in qualifying final loss
McLean was subbed out of Saturday's 74-73 qualifying final loss to GWS as the result of a leg injury, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McLean gathered nine disposals, 11 hitouts, four tackles, three clearances, two marks and a single behind before being replaced by teammate Robbie Fox. No word yet on the seriousness of the injury.
McLean gathered nine disposals, 11 hitouts, four tackles, three clearances, two marks and a single behind before being replaced by teammate Robbie Fox. No word yet on the seriousness of the injury.
Josh P. Kennedy
Out for final
Kennedy (hamstring) will miss Saturday's elimination final against GWS.
ANALYSIS
Kennedy had missed a few games late in the season and wasn't able to get back in the team to face the Giants. With a good week of training, he could be back if the Swans continue to advance in the finals.
Kennedy had missed a few games late in the season and wasn't able to get back in the team to face the Giants. With a good week of training, he could be back if the Swans continue to advance in the finals.
Callum Mills
Out for elimination final
Mills (Achilles) will miss Saturday's elimination final against GWS.
ANALYSIS
Mills tried to train through an Achilles injury but was unable to regain enough fitness to be selected. As one of the stars of the season for the Swans, he'll hope to be back for another final if they remain in the competition.
Mills tried to train through an Achilles injury but was unable to regain enough fitness to be selected. As one of the stars of the season for the Swans, he'll hope to be back for another final if they remain in the competition.
Logan McDonald
Out with fracture
McDonald is expected to miss a week or two with a partially fractured cheekbone, according to Martin Pegan of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
McDonald hasn't played at the AFL level since early-June and his absence shouldn't change much for the Swans.
McDonald hasn't played at the AFL level since early-June and his absence shouldn't change much for the Swans.
Callum Mills
Cutting close for finals
Mills (Achilles) is listed as a test for Saturday's final against GWS, according to Martin Pegan of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Mills has missed multiple matches over the final month of the season due to a recurring injury and couldn't finish out Round 23 against Gold Coast. If he's managed well enough, there should be no problems with him getting selected, though his fitness could then impact his performances.
Mills has missed multiple matches over the final month of the season due to a recurring injury and couldn't finish out Round 23 against Gold Coast. If he's managed well enough, there should be no problems with him getting selected, though his fitness could then impact his performances.
Josh P. Kennedy
Listed as test
Kennedy (hamstring) is listed as a test for Saturday's elimination final against GWS, according to Martin Pegan of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Kennedy missed Round 23 due to this injury and it will be a late call if he can play against the Giants. With at least 24 disposals in each of his last four starts, Kennedy offers good value if he's able to play.
Kennedy missed Round 23 due to this injury and it will be a late call if he can play against the Giants. With at least 24 disposals in each of his last four starts, Kennedy offers good value if he's able to play.
Lance Franklin
Scores six in win
Franklin scored six goals and two behinds to go with seven marks made and five completed tackles from Saturday's 136-49 win over Gold Coast in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Franklin returned from a week of rest in Round 22 to dominate the Suns in the closer for the home-and-away season. Be careful when picking Franklin unless he's expected to score a few goals, as that's the most important aspect to his value as one of the better forwards in league history.
Franklin returned from a week of rest in Round 22 to dominate the Suns in the closer for the home-and-away season. Be careful when picking Franklin unless he's expected to score a few goals, as that's the most important aspect to his value as one of the better forwards in league history.
Jordan Dawson
Massive effort in win
Dawson scored one goal and one behind to go with 33 disposals (24 kicks, nine handballs) in addition to making 16 marks during Saturday's 136-49 win over Gold Coast in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Dawson's numbers have been solid for a defender all season and a massive 16-mark performance is the perfect way to get into form before the finals. With some of his best performances in 2021 coming against quality teams, he's one to watch in the coming weeks.
Dawson's numbers have been solid for a defender all season and a massive 16-mark performance is the perfect way to get into form before the finals. With some of his best performances in 2021 coming against quality teams, he's one to watch in the coming weeks.
Callum Mills
Struggles with pain
Mills scored one goal and logged 18 disposals (five kicks, 13 handballs) but also subbed out of the Round 23 win over Gold Coast due to his Achilles injury, according to AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Mills has been dealing with an Achilles issue throughout August and couldn't play to his best in this game. With the finals coming closer, it will be interesting to see what kind of shape he's in.
Mills has been dealing with an Achilles issue throughout August and couldn't play to his best in this game. With the finals coming closer, it will be interesting to see what kind of shape he's in.
Lance Franklin
Returning for Round 23
Franklin (coach's decision) is expected to return for Round 23, AFLRatings.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Franklin was managed in Round 22 against North Melbourne, but he'll be ready and available for Swans coach John Longmire in Round 23.
Franklin was managed in Round 22 against North Melbourne, but he'll be ready and available for Swans coach John Longmire in Round 23.
Callum Mills
Won't be 100 percent if he plays
Swans coach John Longmire is hoping Mills (Achilles) will be able to play in Round 23, but Mills won't be at 100 percent if he plays at all, AFLRatings.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mills has battled this injury for a few weeks now but will try to tough it out down the stretch. He's still considered questionable for Round 23 at this time.
Mills has battled this injury for a few weeks now but will try to tough it out down the stretch. He's still considered questionable for Round 23 at this time.
Josh P. Kennedy
Expected to miss Round 23
Kennedy (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Round 23, AFLRatings.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach John Longmire said Kenendy's hamstring injury was relatively minor, but it will still likely be enough to hold him out of action this week.
Coach John Longmire said Kenendy's hamstring injury was relatively minor, but it will still likely be enough to hold him out of action this week.
Nick Blakey
Done for season
Blakey (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season due to a crack in his right fibula, Marc McGowan of Herald Sun Sport reports.
ANALYSIS
Blakey suffered the injury Saturday against North Melbourne. Colin O'Riordan replaced Blakey following the injury and will likely take over his spot for the rest of the season.
Blakey suffered the injury Saturday against North Melbourne. Colin O'Riordan replaced Blakey following the injury and will likely take over his spot for the rest of the season.
Will Hayward
Logs career-high 115 fantasy points
Hayward netted 17 disposals, 11 marks and three goals, behinds and tackles each Saturday as Sydney knocked off North Melbourne 91-77 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
The 22 year-old not only set personal-highs for kicks (14), marks and goals in Saturday's contest, but too amassed a best-ever 115 fantasy points. The Swans forward heads into a Aug. 21 match-up with Gold Coast looking to build upon his Round 22 performance , but faced with the reality that he is currently averaging just 10.8 disposals, 4.1 marks, 3.4 tackles and 1.6 majors an appearance on the year.
The 22 year-old not only set personal-highs for kicks (14), marks and goals in Saturday's contest, but too amassed a best-ever 115 fantasy points. The Swans forward heads into a Aug. 21 match-up with Gold Coast looking to build upon his Round 22 performance , but faced with the reality that he is currently averaging just 10.8 disposals, 4.1 marks, 3.4 tackles and 1.6 majors an appearance on the year.
Josh P. Kennedy
Tight hamstring forces departure
Kennedy left Saturday's 91-77 victory over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium due to tightness in his hamstring, PerthNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach John Longmire noted that in the last minute and 20 seconds of Saturday's contest, Kennedy "tightened up in the hamstring" and elected to come out of the game rather than risk injury. Team doctors will further evaluate the 33 year-old on Sunday in the hopes he will be available for selection in a Round 23 match-up with Gold Coast. Kennedy closed out his team's win over the Kangaroos having collected 25 disposals, seven clearances, five tackles, two marks and a single behind.
Head coach John Longmire noted that in the last minute and 20 seconds of Saturday's contest, Kennedy "tightened up in the hamstring" and elected to come out of the game rather than risk injury. Team doctors will further evaluate the 33 year-old on Sunday in the hopes he will be available for selection in a Round 23 match-up with Gold Coast. Kennedy closed out his team's win over the Kangaroos having collected 25 disposals, seven clearances, five tackles, two marks and a single behind.
Nick Blakey
Exits game with ankle injury
Blakey left Saturday's 91-77 victory over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium with an ankle injury, PerthNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Blakey exited Saturday's contest in the third term after landing awkwardly on his ankle during a marking contest. Noted Sydney coach John Longmire following his team's victory, "It was an ankle injury, but we don't know how serious. It was bad enough to sub him. We think it's not just a roll .... it swelled up pretty much straight away." The 21 year-old accounted for 20 disposals and five marks before being replaced by Colin O'Riordan on defense.
Blakey exited Saturday's contest in the third term after landing awkwardly on his ankle during a marking contest. Noted Sydney coach John Longmire following his team's victory, "It was an ankle injury, but we don't know how serious. It was bad enough to sub him. We think it's not just a roll .... it swelled up pretty much straight away." The 21 year-old accounted for 20 disposals and five marks before being replaced by Colin O'Riordan on defense.
Jake Lloyd
Expected to be fine
Lloyd (knee) is expected to be good to go for Sydney's upcoming game on Friday versus Gold Coast, AFL Ratings reports.
ANALYSIS
Lloyd sat out this week's matchup with North Melbourne due to knee soreness. However, it sounds like that was just a precautionary move in order to avoid a lingering situation. Barring any setbacks, look for him to return against Gold Coast.
Lloyd sat out this week's matchup with North Melbourne due to knee soreness. However, it sounds like that was just a precautionary move in order to avoid a lingering situation. Barring any setbacks, look for him to return against Gold Coast.
Lance Franklin
Managed for Round 22
Franklin has been managed for Round 22 against North Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Franklin is one of the more senior players in Footy these days and taking a week off would probably suit his long-term interests best on his road to becoming the top scorer in history. He's kicked 40 majors in 15 games during the 2021 season.
Franklin is one of the more senior players in Footy these days and taking a week off would probably suit his long-term interests best on his road to becoming the top scorer in history. He's kicked 40 majors in 15 games during the 2021 season.
Jake Lloyd
Out with knee soreness
Lloyd will miss Round 22 against North Melbourne due to knee soreness.
ANALYSIS
Lloyd has been a top option for the Swans all season but needs a little rest before the finals as he also missed Round 20. With at least 100 fantasy points scored in three of his last four starts, Lloyd is worth tracking upon his return.
Lloyd has been a top option for the Swans all season but needs a little rest before the finals as he also missed Round 20. With at least 100 fantasy points scored in three of his last four starts, Lloyd is worth tracking upon his return.
Callum Mills
To be managed through season
Mills will be managed for the last two weeks of the home-and-away season due to Achilles tendinitis.
ANALYSIS
Mills has missed multiple games in recent weeks while trying to overcome this issue and he'll now get further rest in preparation for the finals. With an impressive scoring run until early-July, someone else will have to step up as a fantasy and on-ball asset for a couple of weeks until he's ready to play.
Mills has missed multiple games in recent weeks while trying to overcome this issue and he'll now get further rest in preparation for the finals. With an impressive scoring run until early-July, someone else will have to step up as a fantasy and on-ball asset for a couple of weeks until he's ready to play.
Jake Lloyd
Leads Swans w/ 102 fantasy points
Lloyd captured 30 disposals, six marks and a single tackle Saturday as Sydney fell to St. Kilda 93-64 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Lloyd matched Luke Parker as Sydney's leader in touches while too amassing a game-high 10 rebound 50s in Saturday's contest. Those numbers led Lloyd to finish the lone member of the Swans roster with 100+ fantasy points on the day and leaves the defender having averaged100.6 points per game over the course of the team's last six showings.
Lloyd matched Luke Parker as Sydney's leader in touches while too amassing a game-high 10 rebound 50s in Saturday's contest. Those numbers led Lloyd to finish the lone member of the Swans roster with 100+ fantasy points on the day and leaves the defender having averaged100.6 points per game over the course of the team's last six showings.
Jordan Dawson
Displays versality in forward half
Dawson netted 21 disposals, five marks, two goals and a behind, tackle and goal assist each Saturday as Sydney fell to St. Kilda 93-64 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Dawson displayed his overall versatility in Saturday's match, putting up solid numbers - including his first two majors in four showings - while playing outside his normal position off the wing in Sydney's forward half. The performance landed the 24 year-old his lowest fantasy point total since June 11, but still finds the Swans defender averaging 85.5 points a game this season, fifth-highest on the team.
Dawson displayed his overall versatility in Saturday's match, putting up solid numbers - including his first two majors in four showings - while playing outside his normal position off the wing in Sydney's forward half. The performance landed the 24 year-old his lowest fantasy point total since June 11, but still finds the Swans defender averaging 85.5 points a game this season, fifth-highest on the team.
Callum Mills
Late scratch in loss to St. Kilda
Achilles soreness caused Mills to be a late scratch for Sydney in Saturday's 93-64 loss to St. Kilda, ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
With Mills pulling out of Saturday's match just before the first bounce, Sydney turned to James Rowbottom as a substitute at midfielder. The 20 year-old went on to pull in 14 disposals and five tackles and clearances each - the latter, a season-high - in the former's place. No word yet on Mills' status for a Round 22 match-up with North Melbourne.
With Mills pulling out of Saturday's match just before the first bounce, Sydney turned to James Rowbottom as a substitute at midfielder. The 20 year-old went on to pull in 14 disposals and five tackles and clearances each - the latter, a season-high - in the former's place. No word yet on Mills' status for a Round 22 match-up with North Melbourne.