SYDNEY has broken through for its first-ever AFLW victory after holding on for a thrilling five-point victory over Greater Western Sydney on Sunday.

The Swans’ prized recruit Chloe Molloy booted the goal that put her new team in front but it took determined defence in the dying stages to clinch the 7.9 (51) to 7.4 (46) triumph at North Sydney Oval.

The Giants were in control of the contest until the Swans kickstarted a stirring comeback just before the last change then overpowered their crosstown rivals early in the final term.

Molloy helped spark the Swans on the brink of three-quarter-time with a checkside goal that ensured the hosts took all the momentum into the final term on their way to a first-up win in their second season.

The star player finished with 13 disposals and six tackles to go with two majors to make an immediate impact in her Swans debut.

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Beruldsen boots her first goal on debut

Debutant Montana Beruldsen kicks a crucial goal for the Sydney Swans.

Ally Morphett (18 disposals, one goal, 29 hitouts) was combative for the Swans and booted their opening goal in a performance that hinted at a breakout season for the towering ruck and forward target.

Rebecca Privitelli was another Swan to hit the scoreboard against her former club with two majors including the first of the final term, while Montana Beruldsen booted a goal with her first kick in her debut.

Skipper Alicia Eva (21 disposals) was outstanding for the Giants, winning the ball at stoppages and controlling their set up around the ground in a critical role until the Swans surged late.

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Mesmerising Molloy lights up crowd with truly magical major

Swans co-captain Chloe Molloy lifts her side with an absolutely outrageous first goal in new colours

Despite the loss, Georgia Garnett looks on track to become the Giants’ next cult hero with a bright orange headband and a crafty ability to find space inside the forward 50 while slotting two goals.

Onballer Alyce Parker was also damaging during resting periods near goal and finished with one goal to go with 22 disposals, while Tarni Evans offered plenty of drive out of defence with 19 kicks.

Sydney will be out to make it back-to-back wins at North Sydney Oval when it hosts Geelong on Saturday at 1.05pm AEST.

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SYDNEY                                             0.2       2.3       5.5       7.9 (51)
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY            1.3       4.3       7.4       7.4 (46)

GOALS
Sydney: Molloy 2, Privitelli 2, Beruldsen, Morphett, Newman
Greater Western Sydney: Garnett 2, Barr, Beeson, Brazendale, Parker, Zreika

BEST
Sydney: Morphett, Molloy, McEvoy, Gardiner, Privitelli, Steane, Hurley
Greater Western Sydney: Eva, Evans, Parker, Garnett, Barr, Beeson

INJURIES

Sydney: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Nil

Crowd: 5,474 at North Sydney Oval