After two weeks on the road the Sydney Swans VFL side will return home for a Friday afternoon clash with the Northern Bullants. Head coach Damian Truslove has named his team ahead of the midday match with Lachlan McAndrew set to return from concussion.
The ruckman was sidelined during Round 7 after failing an HIA test and will re-enter the team after being cleared by doctors. He is joined by James Lugsdin, Hamish Morrison and Koby Grass who were named as emergencies in Round 8.
The team will be looking to rejoin the winner's circle on home territory after falling short to Frankston by 15 points last week. All eyes will be on draftee Will Green who managed 35 hitouts, five clearances and six marks last Friday night, and Jacob Konstanty who has been a prolific goal-kicker this season.
The Swans are no stranger to close matches in 2024, currently sitting 12th on the ladder. Round 7 was won by a single goal on the siren thanks to Luke Parker, Round 6 against the GWS Giants ended with a 10-point margin and Round 4 was a thrilling finish with a 60-point draw with reigning premiers, the Gold Coast Suns.
Take your lunch break early and head down to Tramway Oval - across from the SCG - from 12:05pm on Friday to catch all of the action. It's FREE to watch.
VFL Round 9
Sydney Swans v Northern Bullants - SCG
12:05pm, Friday May 24
| Backs | Jordan Endemann | Byron Laws | Jaiden Magor |
| Half Backs | Patrick Snell | Joel Hamling | Cooper Vickery |
| Centreline | Nic Shipley | Caleb Mitchell | Max Geddes |
| Half Forwards | Harry Morrison | Jack Buller | Indhi Kirk |
| Forwards | Phil Moi Moi | Will Green | Jacob Konstanty |
| Followers | Lachlan McAndrew | Angus Sheldrick | Caiden Cleary |
| Interchange | Koby Grass | James Lugsdin | Jake Bartholomaeus |
| Ben Edwards | Hamish Morrison | ||
| Emergency | Ben Ashley-Cooper | Tye Gander | Monte Velthuis |
| Willem Smit |
Live streaming and broadcast
All matches in the 2024 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW seasons will again be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL/W App. In a first, all VFL and VFLW matches will feature commentary this season. The Seven Network will continue to broadcast one Smithy’s VFL game live and free on Channel 7 in Victoria and on 7Plus nationally most weeks of the season.
Ticketing
Where Smithy’s VFL matches are ticketed, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free. Some venues don't charge for entry including Tramway Oval. AFL ticketing prices apply for VFL matches played as curtain-raisers and curtain-closers to AFL matches.
Live scoring and stats
Live scoring and stats for all Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW matches will be available via the match centre on the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL/W app.
