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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.