The Sydney Swans will start their 2023 VFL season when they host the Box Hill Hawks at Lakeside Oval on Sunday morning.
Boasting 15 AFL-listed players, including new recruit Aaron Francis and 2022 VFL Player of the Year, Will Gould, the Swans will look to build on their impressive campaign last season that saw them finish in the Top 4.
Members and fans will also be able to see a majority of our new draftees in action for the first time, including Caleb Mitchell, Cameron Owen, and Jaiden Magor, while Jacob Konstanty has not been named as he continues to recover from injury.
Marc Sheather will also don the red and white for the first time are a long lay-off with a footy injury, and will look to bring his athleticism amongst a dynamic forward line.
The match will also see Damian Truslove enjoy his first official outing as head coach, with the mentor quickly earning the respect of his team-mates throughout a following pre-season period.
Meanwhile, Will Collis has been named captain of the side, leading a strong contingent of VFL regulars in Harry Morrison, Jake Bartholomaeus, Nic Shipley and Jake Veale is part of the leadership group.
Fans are encouraged to arrive to the SCG early to cheer on the VFL side before heading to the AFL fixture against Hawthorn at 1:10pm.
All matches in the 2023 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW seasons will be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL App.
Round 1 v Box Hill Hawks
Lakeside Oval
10:05am
10. Aaron Francis
17. Will Gould
25. Cooper Vickery
28. Will Edwards
29. Angus Sheldrick
32. Jaiden Magor
33. Marc Sheather
34. Matt Roberts
35. Caleb Mitchell
37. Corey Warner
40. Cameron Owen
41. Lachie Rankin
43. Lewis Melican
45. Hugo Hall-Kahan
46. Lachlan McAndrew
47. Jake Bartholomaeus
50. Jake Brown
51. Will Collis
52. Nick Shipley
53. Charlie Haley
55. Harry Morrison
57. Jake Veale
58. Tom Longmire
Emergency
59. Jordan Endemann
63. Toby Alker
56. Tom Howard
61. Max Geddes
