Sydneyswans.com.au was on the ground to capture the Swans' dominant win against Ainslie in Saturday's NEAFL season opener in Canberra.

The Swans 16.12 (108) defeated the Tricolours 6.15 (51) at Alan Ray Oval.

The boys prepare for the round one clash with Ainslie. Ben McGlynn was front and centre.

Sam Naismith contests the first bounce.

Sean McLaren makes sure his opponent was going nowhere.

Dan Robinson drives the Swans into attack.

On-ballers Tom Mitchell and Dan Robinson take a well-earned spell.

Swans midfielder Zak Jones is wrapped up.

Jack Hiscox bursts away from a stoppage while James Rose provides a shepherd.

Jack Hiscox, running back with the flight, attempts to spoil his Ainslie opponent.

Toby Nankervis was an imposing figure in the ruck and down forward.

All eyes were on Ben McGlynn on Saturday. The small forward was a standout performer in his return from injury.

The long locks of Sean McLaren were unmistakable. The key forward finished with four goals for the afternoon.

Toby Nankervis tries to gather the footy while under pressure.

Swans midfielder James Rose finds space, races away from his opponent, settles and slots the goal.

Sam Naismith: "I've got it..."

"...I've got it."

"...I've got it."

"Got it!"

The Swans were all smiles after starting the 2015 NEAFL season on a high.