When the Sydney Swans faced West Coast in Round 5, the two sides took part in their annual fixture to honour the memory of those who died when HMAS Sydney II was lost in World War II.

Sydney claimed the HMAS Sydney II Commemorative Trophy as it secured a 18.13 (121) to 9.4 (58) victory at Optus Stadium with Callum Mills judged best on ground.

Voted by three commentators, Mills was the unanimous vote to receive the Gun Shell Gallantry Trophy.

Mills was instrumental with a team high 28 disposals along with six clearances, 17 contested possessions, four tackles and eight inside-50s.

November 19, 2021 marked 80 years since 645 young men died when their ship was sunk off the coast of Western Australia in 1941.

In round 5, players from both teams wore black armbands in memory of those who lost their lives in what remains Australia’s greatest naval tragedy.

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    Mark of the Week - Round Five, 2022

    Isaac Heeney soars at Optus Stadium to take this high-flying mark in front of goals

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  • 00:32

    Goal of the Week - Round Five, 2022

    Sydney Swans forward Logan McDonald kicks a booming goal in his first game back in hometown

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  • 14:45

    Mini-Match: West Coast v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Eagles and Swans clash in round five

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  • 05:52

    Post Match Press Conference - John Longmire, Round 5

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round five's match against West Coast

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  • 07:55

    Highlights: West Coast v Sydney

    See the highlights from Sydney's Round 5 victory over West Coast at Optus Stadium

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    Heeney highlight reel keeps on growing

    Isaac Heeney continues his outstanding form with these two dazzling goals in the last

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  • 00:21

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round five win

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  • 00:56

    Blakey glides past and makes this cracker look easy

    Nick Blakey demands the footy and strolls in for an eye-catching goal from distance

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  • 00:36

    Bell strikes and Bell scores wonder kick

    James Bell somehow manages to land this instinctive soccer shot

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  • 00:51

    McDonald joins the fun with two stunners

    Logan McDonald piles on more misery for the Eagles with two superb goals in quick succession

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    McLean kicks two majors in opening term

    Hayden McLean has an eventful few minutes, nailing two goals while squandering one in the process

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  • 01:40

    Team Selection, presented by QBE

    John Longmire chats through the team changes ahead of our Round 5 match against West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium.

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    Longmire press conference - April 11, 2022

    John Longmire fronts the media to chat through the injury to Lance Franklin, his reaction from our win over North Melbourne, and preparations for our Round 5 match against West Coast on Friday night.

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