After a big win on the Gold Coast last Saturday night, the top 22 will appear at the SCG in the first home game of the season.
Read all the top stories in this week’s Red and White News, presented by Channel 7.
Swans to face off against the Hawks in first home game
The Sydney Swans are to set to clash with Hawthorn in a massive double-header on home soil this Sunday. The squad’s VFL side will play the Box Hill Hawks at Lakeside Oval from 10:05am before the top 22 return to the SCG for a thrilling home match.
Lance Franklin will be absent for the Round 2 blockbuster, paving the way for young forwards to step up.
Be sure to arrive early to enjoy all the fan fare outside Sydney Swans HQ and on Driver Ave.
Gates open: 11:10am AEDT
First bounce: 1:10pm
Injury timelines confirmed for Reid, Hickey
Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services Damian Raper and senior coach John Longmire provided an update on the injury list ahead of Round 2.
After suffering a glute injury in a pre-season game against Carlton, Sam Reid continues to have mild symptoms.
"Reid is a few weeks away from returning," Longmire said. "We want to him to get some good training under his belt before we play him."
Star ruck Tom Hickey continues to make progress with rehabilitation and remains a few weeks away from returning to team training.
Key Quotes: John Longmire
Senior coach John Longmire spoke to journalists in a Wednesday press conference. He praised the top 22 for their work rate in Round 1 and is looking to do the same on Sunday.
“We went in with some areas we wanted to focus on against the Gold Cost Suns – they’ve played well against us the last couple of times,” Longmire said.
“We were able to execute those plans with intensity and pressure on the ball carrier which is something we like to have against any opposition.”
Read the full list of quotes, here.
Checkout Swans HQ this Sunday
To celebrate our first home game, there will be plenty to see and do ahead of the afternoon match. The area outside Sydney Swans HQ will be transformed into a festival of footy, food and fanfare for children and adults alike.
From 10am there will be food trucks and coffee, player interviews and an appearance from Cyggy. Check out the newly-opened Locker Room – our new merchandise store – and deck yourself out in red and white.
Following the final siren we invite you back to the forecourt of Hordern Pavillion where a beer garden, DJ and player interviews will occur, plus a special member only area.
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