The Sydney Swans will face the Casey Demons in a Qualifying Final in the VFL Finals Series this Saturday, August 27.
After a dominant 57-point thrashing of the Hawks at Box Hill City Oval in Round 22, the Swans finish the 2022 regular season in fourth place with 13 wins from 18 games this season.
Saturday August 27
Qualifying Final
Casey Demons (1st) vs. Sydney Swans (4th)
Casey Fields, 1:10pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network
In great news for red and white members and fans, the match will be broadcast live and free on the Seven Networl via Channel 7 and 7plus.
To thank football fans for their outstanding support throughout the 2022 season, the AFL announced that entry to all matches in Week One of the 2022 VFL Finals Series is free.
Ticket prices in Weeks Two and Three of the 2022 VFL Finals Series will remain at 2019 prices. For ticketed matches admission prices will be adults $15, concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free. For the 2022 VFL Grand Final, admission prices will be adults $20, concession/pensioners $15 and children under 15 free.
All finals, including the VFL Grand Final, will be streamed live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
2022 VFL Finals Series Structure
Week One – Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28
First Qualifying Final: 1st vs. 4th
Second Qualifying Final: 2nd vs. 3rd
First Elimination Final: 5th vs. 8th
Second Elimination Final: 6th vs. 7th
Week Two – Semi Finals
Saturday September 3 and Sunday September 4
First Semi Final: Loser of First Qualifying Final vs. Winner of First Elimination Final
Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final vs. Winner of Second Elimination Final
Week Three – Preliminary Finals
Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11
First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final vs. Winner of Second Semi Final
Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final vs. Winner of First Semi Final
Week Four – Grand Final
Sunday September 18
Grand Final: Winner of First Preliminary Final vs. Winner of Second Preliminary Final
(IKON Park, 2:30pm)
ROUND 22 RECAP
SYDNEY 15.12.102
BOX HILL 6.9.45
Matt Roberts finished with a game-high 37 disposals and 10 clearances in the Swans' 57-point thrashing of the Hawks at Box Hill City Oval.
James Bell was dynamic, recording 27 possessions and kicking two goals, while talented big man Joel Amartey booted four goals from 16 touches and won 14 hitouts.
Hayden McLean and Ben Ronke both booted three goals.
Ruck Peter Ladhams (16 disposals, one goal, 18 hitouts) had a busy afternoon.
