52 points (13 wins, seven losses), 109.7 per cent
The Swans climbed from eighth to sixth with their brace win over Melbourne, showing the trademark mental toughness that has taken them to seven consecutive finals series under coach John Longmire. Their low percentage – worse than that of every top-eight team and ninth-placed Geelong – means their finals spot is not yet locked in. They have a tough final two games as well, but given their ability to find a way when their backs are against the wall who would bet against them taking part in yet another September series? - Nick Bowen

The run home
R22: Greater Western Sydney @ Spotless Stadium
R23: Hawthorn @ SCG 

The coach says
"We know that it doesn't get easier from here, but we played a good team on their home deck today and we'll play a really, really good team next week and we just think that's a good position to be in. We want to get to the situation where you've got two games to go and you control your own destiny. What you need to ask for as a coach and a footy club is get to this time of the year and control your own destiny. We've got the opportunity to do that. It's in front of us, we know that, but it's a good spot to be."
- John Longmire post match Rd 21, 2018