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Will Haywards clever finish with the outside of his boot is the Round 1 Goal of the Week.
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Mark of the Week - Rd 1, 2020
Isaac Heeney began a stellar afternoon with a good grab deep inside 50 for his first goal of the game.
01:41
Mills post-match - Rd 1, 2020
SwansTV caught up with Callum Mills who was instrumental in today's win over the Adelaide Crows.
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Naismith post-match - Round 1, 2020
SwansTV caught up with Sam Naismith after his return to the AFL after a long wait.
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Heeney's match-winning four-goal haul stuns Crows
Isaac Heeney has had another perfect start to a new AFL season with this match-winning performance against the Crows
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Longmire post match - Rd 1, 2020
Coach John Longmire speaks to the media after the Swans Round 1 win.
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Highlights: Swans v Crows
The Crows and Swans clash in round one
Swans outlast Crows in season-opener
In a shortened season where every victory is more valuable than ever, the Sydney Swans have put an away win in the bank, downing Adelaide 11.8 (74) to 11.5 (71) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
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Heeney pounces on Crows' defensive slip-up - Rd 1, 2020
Isaac Heeney continues his sublime afternoon with another snap after the Crows failed to rush the ball through
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What it means for Adelaide: After reshaping the list in the off-season, the rebuilding Crows will be looking to kick off the Matthew Nicks era in style with a win under their new coach.
What it means for Sydney: The youthful Swans – without superstar Lance Franklin – will be keen to spring a surprise on the road after missing the finals last year for the first time since 2009.
The stat: The Crows have won their last two encounters against the Swans, but still trail 21-27 in the overall history between the clubs.
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The match-up: Luke Brown v Tom Papley
He rarely makes the headlines, but Brown is a quality lockdown small defender. The Crow will get the important job on Papley, who is the Swans' most dangerous forward at ground level.
Star Sydney Swans small forward Tom Papley clunks a mark in the club's Marsh Community Series clash with North Melbourne.
In the spotlight: Rory Sloane
Appointed sole captain of the Crows this season, Rory Sloane will celebrate his 200th game for the club. The Crows will be keen to put in a big performance for the popular leader.
Big call: Former skipper Taylor Walker boots the match-winning goal to get the Crows over the line in a close one
Keep up to date on the latest Sydney Swans news via sydneyswans.com.au, the Official Sydney Swans Club App or the club’s social media, and sign up for MySwans for even more FREE content.
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Swans outlast Crows in season-opener
In a shortened season where every victory is more valuable than ever, the Sydney Swans have put an away win in the bank, downing Adelaide 11.8 (74) to 11.5 (71) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney is congratulated by his teammates after booting a goal in his side's opening-round win over Adelaide.
The Sydney Swans have survived a late Adelaide fightback to secure a thrilling three-point win over the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
The Swans held a 20-point lead when best on ground Isaac Heeney booted his fourth goal at the 15-minute mark of the final term, before goals to Tom Lynch and Chayce Jones gave the Crows a sniff.
Crows forward Taylor Walker then had a long-range shot at goal with less than 20 seconds on the clock to deliver victory in captain Rory Sloane's 200th game and the first for new coach Matthew Nicks, but pulled his shot wide as the Swans hung on, 11.8 (74) to 11.5 (71).
The Crows grabbed the upper hand early with six goals to three in the opening term, before the Swans turned the tide with five of the next six to lead by eight points – 8.3 (51) to 7.1 (43) – at the main break.
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UNSTOPPABLE HEENEY
Isaac Heeney was a man on a mission for Sydney. He was lethal in attack, kicking a sensational goal from a tight angle in the second quarter before showing strength and smarts to capitalise on a ball millimetres from going over for a behind in the third term. With the Swans missing superstar Lance Franklin, Heeney was the dangerous forward his side needed, finishing with four goals.
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SWANS DOMINANTE CENTRE CLEARANCES
The start of every quarter and the restart of play after a goal followed a familiar tune – the Swans pushed the ball forward out of the middle. Luke Parker, Oliver Florent and Josh Kennedy, along with ruck Sam Naismith, were instrumental in the Swans smashing the Crows in the centre clearances. The Crows defenders wouldn't have been pleased with their midfielders putting them under extreme pressure.
MILERA STANDS TALL
Crows utility Wayne Milera has found his home across half-back. Milera won several important one-on-one contests and provided plenty of run and drive out of defence. It's easy to see why the Crows were keen to lock him up on a five-year extension before the start of the season.
NAISMITH MAKES LONG-AWAITED RETURN
Swans ruckman Sam Naismith was impressive in his first game in 912 days after missing the past two seasons after a knee reconstruction. He held his own against Reilly O'Brien around the ground and gave his midfielders good service. Naismith justified the call from coach John Longmire to earn selection ahead of Callum Sinclair.
Fit-again Sydney Swans ruckman Sam Naismith grapples with Reilly O'Brien in his first senior match since the 2017 finals series.
AMAZING ACCURACY
Playing behind closed doors is a strange experience, but it may also be helping players with their goal-kicking. The Crows and Swans kicked 10 straight goals to start the game between them, with Nick Blakey registering the game's first behind early in the second term.
MEDICAL ROOM Adelaide: Midfielder Brodie Smith copped a heavy hit to the chest in the second quarter. He didn't play in the third term, but passed a fitness test at three-quarter time and started the last quarter. Sydney: The Swans appeared to get through the game with a clean bill of health.
NEXT UP Sydney is under the Friday night lights when it hosts Essendon at the SCG, while Adelaide takes on cross-town rivals Port Adelaide in Showdown 48 at Adelaide Oval next Saturday night.
Keep up to date on the latest Sydney Swans news via sydneyswans.com.au, the Official Sydney Swans Club App or the club’s social media, and sign up for MySwans for even more FREE content.
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00:51
Goal of the Week - Rd 1, 2020
Will Haywards clever finish with the outside of his boot is the Round 1 Goal of the Week.
00:51
Mark of the Week - Rd 1, 2020
Isaac Heeney began a stellar afternoon with a good grab deep inside 50 for his first goal of the game.
01:41
Mills post-match - Rd 1, 2020
SwansTV caught up with Callum Mills who was instrumental in today's win over the Adelaide Crows.
01:45
Naismith post-match - Round 1, 2020
SwansTV caught up with Sam Naismith after his return to the AFL after a long wait.
01:44
Heeney's match-winning four-goal haul stuns Crows
Isaac Heeney has had another perfect start to a new AFL season with this match-winning performance against the Crows
07:26
Longmire post match - Rd 1, 2020
Coach John Longmire speaks to the media after the Swans Round 1 win.
06:25
Highlights: Swans v Crows
The Crows and Swans clash in round one
Swans outlast Crows in season-opener
In a shortened season where every victory is more valuable than ever, the Sydney Swans have put an away win in the bank, downing Adelaide 11.8 (74) to 11.5 (71) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
00:30
Heeney pounces on Crows' defensive slip-up - Rd 1, 2020
Isaac Heeney continues his sublime afternoon with another snap after the Crows failed to rush the ball through