Sydney vice-captain Dan Hannebery addressed the media ahead of training at the SCG on Wednesday.

The Swans will face the Adelaide Crows at the SCG on Friday night as they look to secure three wins on the trot.

Here are some key quotes from the press conference. 

The challenge the Crows pose
“I still think they’re a top-two, top-four team. They’re an absolute gun footy side, quality players across the park, even the players who have come in have played pretty well for them. They’re a fierce contested-ball side and when they get their game going they move the ball better than any other side in the competition." 

Closing out games
“I think we’re getting better in the close finishes. A couple of years ago we probably lost about four or five games by under a kick and we have worked really hard on that side of the game – when it is close what everyone needs to be doing. I certainly feel it’s an aspect we have improved on. There’s a lot of confidence in the group if we’re up or down with what we need to do in certain situations and we just need to make sure we keep on top of it.” 

Midfield system
“We’ve got a lot more midfield spread. In the past we might have had only three, four, five guys max going through there, but now we’ve got seven or eight spinning through there. Tom Papley, George Hewett, Isaac Heeney, Zak Jones – those four guys in particular have added a real mix to us and helped us improve as a midfield group and as a side as well. Kieren Jack, Luke Parker and Josh Kennedy being in there helps those guys as well. It’s a good mix and I think it’s important for a footy side and a midfield to have a lot of guys who go through there rather than just the three or four people.” 

Hannebery’s game
“It took a while through the pre-season and it wasn’t the preparation you’d like heading into an AFL season but now after a couple of games I’m feeling really good. The body’s really good, the fitness is up to scratch and I’m looking forward to Adelaide this Friday night with hopefully a packed SCG.” 

Gary Rohan after the passing of his daughter
“He’s back around the group and being really positive. It’s been unbelievable the strength of character he and Amie have shown through all of us and we’re just rapt he’s back out here and training with the boys.”