Results
Game 1: Sydney 4.7.6 (88) def Western Bulldogs 1.4.2 (36)
Game 2: Sydney 2.8.4 (72) def Gold Coast 1.4.7 (41)
Grand Final: Brisbane 5.2.5 (67) def Sydney 2.3.3 (41)
Summary
The Swans elected not to play Nick Smith, Sam Reid and Jake Lloyd, and only played All Australian defender Dane Rampe in their first pool game, where he eased into the action with three straight 'Zooper goals' to start the contest. Harry Marsh took over the leadership down back once Rampe exited and was fantastic, with Nic Newman, Dean Towers and Irishman Colin O'Riordan providing brilliant run from the defensive half. Harry Cunningham was at his best in the pacey format, while fringe Swans Jordan Foote, Dan Robinson and James Rose were prolific ball winners. The tournament was a great chance for Sydney to show off their young draftees, with Tom McCartin, James Bell and Angus Styles certainly players of the future.
Reactions
“There are a few things that you would need to look at but that is the whole purpose of it to trial a few things then see what we can adjust and work on for next time. It is a very fast and quick game obviously but it was good to be a part of it out there. I quiet enjoyed it."
- John Longmire
“I watched the first game in the crowd with the fans and they seemed to enjoy it as much as us players did down on the field. To play on a different style of stadium as well was pretty exciting and the boys were pumped for it.”
- Harry Cunningham
“It was interesting. It was pretty quick and hard to keep up but it was good to get a few of the cobwebs out. I couldn’t hit the side of a barn door today so it was nice to hopefully get that out before the practice matches in next few weeks. It adds a different aspect with that ten pointer so even with a few minutes to go you can score pretty quickly.”
- Nic Newman