Welcome back to our series Behind the Banner. To celebrate 150 years of South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, banners throughout the 2024 AFL season will be a nod to our long history. 

On August 5, 2006 the Sydney Swans ran out onto the SCG in front of 25,000 loyal fans for a clash with Essendon. Earlier in the season the Bombers had won against the Swans by 27 points - Round 18 was a chance at redemption. 

It was a bold decision then to write, "Is Don is good, is Swans is better" on the run out banner, but it would ultimately ring true. Four quarters later the red and white were victorious with a 43-point triumph over the visitors. 

The 2006 banner served as the inspiration for Saturday night's banner as we continue to celebrate our 150th season. In similar fashion our 2024 team secured a 39-point win, dashing the Bombers finals hopes at Marvel Stadium and retaining the top-of-table position heading into Round 24. 

Match Report
Dominant second half sets up Swans win

The Swans return to the SCG this Saturday night to host the Adelaide Crows for the final match of the home-and-away season. Get tickets here. 

Round 23 Highlights

  • 00:15

    Mark of the Week - Round 23

    Always a safe set of hands, McLean with a fantastic contested mark down field. Mark of the Week, presented by QATAR Airways

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  • 00:25

    Goal of the Week - Round 23

    In his first game as a starter, Cleary delivers this beauty for his second goal in the AFL. Goal of the Week, presented by Origin Energy

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  • 06:37

    Post match press conference - Round 23

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 23’s match against Essendon

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  • 02:06

    "The boys got rolling which was great" - Parker

    Hear from Swans star Luke Parker after our 39 point victory over Essendon.

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  • 00:16

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round 23 win

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  • 07:04

    Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

    The Bombers and Swans clash in round 23

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  • 01:33

    Heeney hat-trick: Star Swan shines again

    Isaac Heeney stands up when needed most to deliver another stirring three-goal performance

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  • 00:39

    Amartey starts the party as Swans soar away

    Sydney puts the result beyond doubt in the final term as Joel Amartey delivers a delightful double

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  • 00:41

    Electric Swans inspire as guns catch fire

    Sydney explodes in the third term as Will Hayward and Oliver Florent contribute some eye-catching majors

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  • 00:37

    Campbell checkside as pure as it gets

    Braeden Campbell conjures a stunning finish from the toughest of angles

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