After a thrilling two-point victory over reigning premiers Weribee last week, the Sydney Swans VFL side are back on the road this week for a clash with the Gold Coast Suns. 

VFL head coach Jarrad McVeigh has locked in his team as they vie for a back-to-back win on opposition territory. 

The side will lose Peter Ladhams and Ben Paton after strong individual performances last week, being elevated to the AFL for Round 7. Logan McDonald is also an out after sustaining a stress fracture in Round 4. 

Despite several experienced outs, the side will retain the likes of Matty Lloyd (two goals), Ben Edwards (27 disposals), captain Nic Shipley (23 disposals) and Jack Buller Buller (three goals, 15 touches) who impressed in last week's win. 

Both the Swans and Suns have recorded just one win so far this season, Gold Coast coming off a 10-goal loss to Southport.

Sunday morning's clash will serve as a curtain raiser to the main AFL clash. First bounce is from 9:25am at People First Stadium. 

VFL Round 5
Gold Coast Suns v Sydney Swans - People First Stadium
9:25am

Live streaming and broadcast

All matches in the 2025 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.