The Sydney Swans will take part in their final preseason match this Thursday, February 29 when they take on the Brisbane Lion at Blacktown International Sportspark.
An extended eight-man bench has been named ahead of the clash with fan favourites Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Brodie Grundy set to make an appearance. Taylor Adams is also expected to wear the red and white jumper for the first time since joining the team from Collingwood.
The Thursday night game comes after a strong first hit-out against the GWS Giants last week in match simulation. Sydney dusted off the pre-season cobwebs with a 26-point victory - Logan McDonald kicking four goals and Will Hayward kicking three.
Tom Papley and Chad Warner will be rested for tomorrow night's match. The duo played significant minutes last week with the Swans opting to rest them ahead of the Opening Round against Melbourne.
Veteran defender Jake Lloyd will also miss the match against the Lions due to hip soreness, while Luke Parker misses with a broken arm.
Due to a forecast for extreme heat first bounce has been moved to 7:10pm AEDT.
In addition, extra heat mitigation measures will be in place. Each club to be permitted two additional water carriers. Breaks at quarter time and three-quarter time will be extended by two minutes and halftime will be extended by four minutes.
2024 AFL Community Series fixture - live on Fox Footy & Kayo
Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions
Blacktown International Sportspark
Thursday, February 29
7:10pm AEDT
| Backs | Lewis Melican | Tom McCartin | Harry Cunningham |
| Half Backs | Oliver Florent | Nick Blakey | Matt Roberts |
| Centreline | Errol Gulden | Taylor Adams | James Jordon |
| Half Forwards | Robbie Fox | Logan McDonald | Sam Wicks |
| Forwards | Hayden McLean | Joel Amartey | Will Hayward |
| Followers | Brodie Grundy | Isaac Heeney | James Rowbottom |
| Interchange | Joel Hamling | Braeden Campbell | Justin McInerney |
| Angus Sheldrick | Peter Ladhams | Corey Warner | |
| Dane Rampe | Caleb Mitchell |
Our Community Series clash with Brisbane will be ticketed, but, it’s FREE entry for members* and kids (*subject to capacity). Match access members will find a general admission mobile member ticket in the Sydney Swans App to this game. If members would like to upgrade to a guaranteed general admission ticket or a reserved seat, they can do so via Ticketmaster. Members should use their member barcode in their Swans Account for their upgrade.
General public tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
The VFL side will also be in action at Tramway Oval from 9am. Stay tuned to the Sydney Swans social channels for more updates from the match.
The 2024 AFL season returns in just over a week when the Swans clash with Melbourne on Opening Night - Thursday, March 7 at 7:30pm. Limited tickets are available. Secure your seat with a membership today.
