The Sydney Swans made the most of its opportunities in attack as it cruised to a 48-point victory over a misfiring Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

The game was far closer than the final margin would suggest, but efficiency in attack would prove the difference in the end with the Dockers managing just four goals for the game.

The Swans were dead-eyes in front of goal, while Fremantle was incredibly inefficient and squandered several opportunities to go down 13.9 (87) to 4.15 (39) on their home turf.

Chad Warner starred with 23 disposals and two goals, while Nick Blakey was at his scintillating best with 26 posessions, nine intercept marks and some customary dashing runs off halfback 

Isaac Heeney also continued his incredible run of form in 2024 with 28 disposals, 13 contested, and five tackles, while James Jordon impressed in his role on Jordan Clark.

After a relatively even first term, the second quarter belonged to Sydney as it piled on six goals to none. Fremantle had plenty of chances but couldn't convert as the Swans players made the most of every opportunity.

00:39

McDonald musters magical opener with little room

Logan McDonald somehow manages to squeeze this crafty effort through the sticks to earn the game’s first goal

Ollie Florent was huge, collecting an equal team-high 28 disposals along with a game-high 13 marks, while Will Hayward continued his rich vein of form kicking four goals in the win to make it 14 majors across his last five games.

Caleb Serong toiled hard for the home side with a game-high 34 touches and three clearances, while Jeremy Sharp booted two goals for the Dockers.

00:46

Slick Swans cut Dockers to pieces in a flash

Sydney shows off its lightning ball movement with two classy goals courtesy of Chad Warner and Will Hayward

ALL THE ROUND 9 HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:45

    Rd 9 Moments that Matter, presented by Fiserv

    Watch The beautiful moment Immi is given the news she will be the Round 9 Junior Mascot, and then her dream becoming reality when she leads the team out onto Optus Stadium.

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  • 00:33

    Mark of the Week - Round 9

    Joel Amartey had 10 disposals, two goals, five tackles, and took a huge mark early in the first quarter to set up a big lead early against Fremantle.

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    Mark of the Week
  • 00:36

    Goal of the Week - Round 9

    Jake Lloyd intercepts a handpass and launches one from 50m to kick a big goal in the opening quarter.

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  • 09:06

    Post Match Press Conference: John Longmire, Round 9

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round nine’s match against Fremantle

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  • 00:18

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round nine win

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  • 01:00

    “It’s a tough place to come and play” - Gulden

    Hear from Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden and his father Ibo Gulden following Sydney's victory over Fremantle in Round 9

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  • 06:16

    Highlights: Fremantle v Sydney

    The Dockers and Swans clash in round nine

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  • 00:38

    Hayward causing havoc up forward in Sydney party

    Will Hayward gets on the end of some selfless team chains to add two more majors to his tally

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  • 01:09

    "Our pressure is our number one” - Melican

    Hear from Sydney Swans defender Lewis Melican who spoke about our Round 9 victory over Fremantle, the red and white support and the pressure the side brought.

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  • 00:46

    Slick Swans cut Dockers to pieces in a flash

    Sydney shows off its lightning ball movement with two classy goals courtesy of Chad Warner and Will Hayward

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  • 00:39

    McDonald musters magical opener with little room

    Logan McDonald somehow manages to squeeze this crafty effort through the sticks to earn the game’s first goal

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  • 03:24

    "They've got some really dangerous players" - Lloyd

    Hear from Swans star defender Jake Lloyd as he addresses the media ahead of our Round 9 clash with Fremantle.

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FREMANTLE     1.5     1.8     2.13     4.15 (39)
SYDNEY           3.0     9.0     11.2     13.9 (87)

GOALS: 
Fremantle: Sharp 2, Treacy, Walker 
Sydney: Hayward 4, Amartey 2, Warner 2, Florent, Lloyd, McDonald, McLean, Papley

BEST 
Fremantle: Serong, Sharp, Ryan, Brayshaw, Pearce
Sydney: Heeney, Warner, Hayward, Grundy Florent, Blakey, Rampe

INJURIES
Fremantle: Nil 
Sydney: Nil  

SUBSTITUTES
Fremantle: Michael Walters (replaced Michael Frederick at three-quarter time)
Sydney: Robbie Fox (replaced Dane Rampe in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 46,198 at Optus Stadium