Experienced forward Sam Reid is set to make his return to the action for the first time this season, named in the Sydney Swans VFL side to host Werribee at Tramway Oval this Sunday, June 30.
Sustaining an injury in the pre-season, Reid will return for a clash against the top of the table Tigers in Round 14 of the VFL competition.
VFL senior coach Damian Truslove has named a strong red and white outfit that features defenders Robbie Fox and Matt Roberts who have had plenty of senior AFL experience this season.
This will be Fox’s second week in the VFL, after returning from a shoulder injury last week and securing 15 touches and a goal. It will also be Roberts’ second game, with the young defender gathering 21 disposals and four clearances last week.
Forward Joel Hamling continues to shine in the forward line this season, with 21 goals from 10 games this season, including two majors and 14 disposals last week.
Midfielder Corey Warner (injured) and ruckman Peter Ladhams (concussion) are unavailable for this weekend’s clash.
The Swans currently sit 12th on the ladder, with five wins, five losses and a draw from their 11 games, while Werribee hold a 9-2 record.
First bounce from Tramway Oval is at 12:05pm.
VFL Round 14
Sydney Swans v Werribee Tigers - Tramway Oval
12:05pm, Sunday, June 30
| Backs | Matt Roberts | Will Edwards | Will Green |
| Half Backs | Jaiden Magor | Joel Hamling | Patrick Snell |
| Centreline | Robbie Fox | Cooper Vickery | Tom Hanily |
| Half Forwards | Ben Ashley-Cooper | Sam Reid | Caleb Mitchell |
| Forwards | Jacob Konstanty | Aaron Francis | James Lugsdin |
| Followers | Lachlan McAndrew | Indhi Kirk | Ben Edwards |
| Interchange | Max Geddes | Jake Bartholomaeus | Matt Lloyd |
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Charlie McCartin |
Cooper McLennan | ||
| Emergency | James Tidemann | Phil Moi Moi | Byron Laws |
| Hamish Morrison |
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.
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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.
