The Sydney Swans VFL side to host Footscray in Round 21 of the competition has been named, with the red and white naming a strong line up for the must-win clash.
The Swans require a win and other results to go their way to progress through to the finals, when they host the second placed Bulldogs at Tramway Oval on Saturday, August 17 from 11:05am.
The side will be without Sam Wicks (suspension), Will Edwards (injured) and Corey Warner (AFL) for the clash with VFL senior coach Damian Truslove looking to the experienced Joel Hamling, Angus Sheldrick, Aaron Francis and Peter Ladhams to continue on their strong form this season.
Fist bounce is from 11:05am, with Swans members and fans encouraged to come support the team before seeing the AFLW side in action in an exciting double header in Sydney this Saturday.
The Swans enter the clash with an eight win, eight loss and a draw record this season to sit in 12th heading into the final round of the regular home and away season while Footscray are equal second with a record of 13 wins, 3 losses and a draw.
Sydney Swans v Footscray
Saturday, August 17, 11:05am
Tramway Oval
INS: Willem Smit, Byron Laws, James Lugsdin, Tom Longmire
OUTS: Sam Wicks (suspension), Joel Cochran, Will Edwards (injured), Corey Warner (AFL)
| Backs | Cooper Vickery | Byron Laws | Will Green |
| Half Backs | Matt Lloyd | Joel Hamling | Harry Arnold |
| Centreline | Tom Longmire | Angus Sheldrick | Nic Shipley |
| Half Forwards | Indhi Kirk | Aaron Francis | Tom Hanily |
| Forwards | Jaiden Magor | Lachlan McAndrew | James Lugsdin |
| Followers | Peter Ladhams | Caleb Mitchell | Ben Edwards |
| Interchange | Jordan Endemann | Max Geddes | Willem Smit |
| Hamish Morrison | Joe Harrison | ||
| Emergency | Ben Ashley-Cooper | Joel Cochran | Ned Hawkins |
| James Tidemann |
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.
