The Sydney Swans pulled off their second win on the weekend with a 13-point victory over the West Coast Eagles. Ally Morphett, Laura Gardiner and Sofia Hurley were among the best on ground and earned coaches votes from their performances.
Round 1 Rising Star nominee Morphett earned nine votes after another brilliant display in the ruck. She finished the match with 324 metres gained, 18 contested possessions (five more than any other player) and 10 clearances.
Gardiner, who has been prolific in this year's coaches votes, earned another six votes in Round 4 with 19 disposals and 11 tackles. She remains sixth on the overall ladder with a total 25 votes.
Hurley nabbed five votes, her first for the 2023 season, for an influential outing in the midfield with 17 disposals and eight tackles.
Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles - Round 4
9 Ally Morphett (SYD)
6 Laura Gardiner (SYD)
5 Sofia Hurley (SYD)
4 Emma Swanson (WCE)
3 Belinda Smith (WCE)
3 Charlotte Thomas (WCE)
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The Sydney Swans will travel to Melbourne this week for a clash with Carlton at IKON Park.