44 points (11 wins, six losses), 114.2 per cent
Sydney's upset loss to the Suns on Saturday was devastating for its September prospects. The 24-point defeat means the Swan dropped out of the top four and was a huge blow to their hopes of claiming a double chance. They have a tough finish to the home-and-away season. Games against Collingwood (round 20) and Hawthorn (round 23) at the SCG – where the Bloods' form has been poor this year – loom large. The Swans are at least one win, but probably two, away from locking in a finals berth. - Riley Stuart

The run home
R19: Essendon @ Etihad Stadium
R20: Collingwood @ SCG
R21: Melbourne @ MCG
R22: Greater Western Sydney @ Spotless Stadium
R23: Hawthorn @ SCG 

The coach says
"There are always learning opportunities, and sometimes you learn off the great wins, and sometimes it's the really bad losses. It'll probably be the only thing we get out of this (game)."
- John Longmire post match Rd 18