The Buddy Show was the hottest ticket in Sydney as the Swans put on a clinic at the SCG.
Lance Franklin (157) booted nine goals from his 19 kicks and 13 marks. The champion forward was on-song right from the start of the game kicking three in the first quarter, and as a unique player could have been the difference between winning and losing this weekend.
On the other hand, the 43,020 coaches with Josh Kennedy (16), who was substituted early in the second term, were playing catch up early on. Kennedy came off the ground with hamstring tightness.
DEF/MID Jarrad McVeigh (129) gathered 28 disposals and 10 marks while FWD/MID Luke Parker (112) racked up 33 disposals. First-year player Jake Lloyd (121) appears on more than 6000 Fantasy benches and would have provided excellent cover for those needing it.
For the Saints, Nick Riewoldt (113) kicked three goals to add some respectability to the scoreboard. Midfielders Farren Ray (107), Jack Steven (104), Leigh Montagna (101) and Jack Newnes (101) battled admirably all day.
