We take a look at some of the key numbers surrounding Saturday afternoon’s twilight clash against the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium.
Head to Head
Swans 4
Gold Coast 0
Draw 0
Last Four Times
R12, 2014, Sydney Swans 17.7 (109) d Gold Coast 10.14 (74) at Metricon Stadium
R2, 2013, Sydney Swans 17.12 (114) d Gold Coast 11.7 (73) at the SCG
R18, 2012, Sydney Swans 19.12 (126) d Gold Coast 8.6 (54) at Metricon Stadium
R16, 2011, Sydney Swans 15.16 (106) d Gold Coast 4.12 (36) at Metricon Stadium
Key players
- Sydney has retained possession from 46% of Kieren Jack’s kicks into the forward 50 – ranked sixth of the top-25 players in the AFL to kick the ball inside 50.
- Ted Richards has lost 13% of his defensive one-on-one contests this season – the third best percentage of the top-25 players for contests defended.
- In his past four matches against the Suns, Luke Parker has averaged 21 disposals, nine contested possessions, three tackles and has kicked six goals.
Take Note
- The Swans scored from 34% of clearances last week – their highest percentage recorded in any game this season.
- The Suns have won 43% of possessions from a contest – the highest percentage recorded by any side.
- The Suns have recorded a shot at goal accuracy of 49% this season – the fifth-lowest percentage of any side.
