Schulz's long wait
The Match Review Panel has a big decision to make when it convenes on Monday, four days after the Jay Schulz tackle that knocked out Ted Richards on Thursday night. After Bryce Gibbs was suspended for two weeks for a similar tackle on Robbie Gray in round 12, there will be pressure for Schulz to cop a similar penalty. The MRP will need to assess if there were two actions in the tackle to make it a sling, and if excessive force was used to drive Richards into the ground. Schulz, who had Richards' arms pinned, called for trainers as soon as the tackle had been laid. He appeared concerned for his opponent as he was taken from the SCG on a stretcher and in a neck brace.
Broadbent pokes the bear
The momentum changed after Richards left the ground and both teams were left to themselves for an extended break. But it was a bump from Matthew Broadbent on Luke Parker that added some real spite to the match and ignited the Swans. Parker was nursing a quad complaint and was being approached by a Swans trainer when Broadbent cottoned on to his opponent's injury. The Power half-back bumped Parker as the trainer arrived and should be scrutinised by the MRP for 'unreasonable or unnecessary contact with an injured player'. In one of the most famous incidents of contact with an injured player, Joel Selwood was handed a reprimand for a clash with his brother Adam in 2012.
Rohan's rotten luck
Sydney Swans speedster Gary Rohan was visibly upset when he was taken from the SCG, with injury striking just as his form was building. Rohan was chasing down Jasper Pittard when he felt his left hamstring go early in the second quarter. It wasn't the same leg Rohan broke in 2012, but the injury left the 24-year-old dejected on the Swans' bench as he contemplated another spell on the sidelines. Rohan had to earn his spot through the NEAFL last year, but he is clearly a member of the Swans' best side in 2015. That much was clear in the first quarter when he showcased his explosive pace and ability in the air.
Bondi Billionaires not missed
The last time the Swans met the Power at the SCG, Lance Franklin kicked the last five goals of the match and was the match winner, with the Swans having seven separate goalkickers. On Thursday night they had nine goalkickers, handling the loss of suspended pair Franklin and Kurt Tippett with aplomb. Sam Reid pushed forward from a wing and kicked three goals, with Adam Goodes also booting three, including a vintage running goal from 50m. Midfielder Josh Kennedy spent more time forward and was another threat in the air, kicking two goals.
The new Jarman?
It might have been a stretch for the television commentators to compare Sydney Swans debutant Toby Nankervis to past Hawthorn and Adelaide star Darren Jarman. But in isolation, his first kick was sublime. Nankervis, a 199cm ruckman, gathered a loose ground ball and turned onto his left foot, curling a pass onto Josh Kennedy's chest. He later showcased a unique run-up to kick his first goal and generally moved well all night. It's unclear what the future holds for the big man with Franklin and Tippett due to return next week, but his debut was impressive.