The Sydney Swans are back at the SCG for their first home game of the year when they host Port Adelaide this afternoon.

TATHRA BUSHFIRE FUNDRAISER
The Sydney Swans are encouraging members and fans to give generously on their way into the stadium today to raise much needed money for the families whose lives were impacted by the recent bushfires in Tathra, New South Wales. More than 70 homes and businesses were burned to the ground last week during the devastating fire. Rural Fire Service volunteers will be on hand on Driver Ave before the game, with all money raised going towards the Tathra Bushfire Mayoral Appeal Fund.

MILESTONES:
GEORGE HEWETT – 50 GAMES

Sydney forward George Hewett will line up for his 50^th AFL match today when the Swans take on Port Adelaide. The Swans drafted Hewett with pick 32 in the 2013 AFL Draft. Originally from South Australia, Hewett had to wait until his third season on Sydney’s list to make his debut, playing Round 1, 2016. He has missed just two games since.

LANCE FRANKLIN – MOST CAREER GOALS
Franklin needs six goals to catch Peter McKenna (874 goals for Collingwood and Carlton) in ninth spot for most goals in VFL/AFL history. The leading goalkickers in history are: Tony Lockett (1360 goals for St Kilda and the Sydney Swans), Gordon Coventry (1299 goals for Collingwood), Jason Dunstall (1254 goals for Hawthorn), Doug Wade (1057 goals for Geelong and North Melbourne), Gary Ablett senior (1030 goals for Hawthorn and Geelong), Jack Titus(970 goals for Richmond), Matthew Lloyd (926 goals for Essendon), Leigh Matthews (915 goals for Hawthorn), Peter McKenna (874 goals for Collingwood and Carlton), Lance Franklin (868 goals for Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans).

TEAM
The Swans have made two changes to their side to face Port Adelaide today, with Dan Hannebery and Gary Rohan replacing Robbie Fox and Nic Newman. For the Swans’ Round 2 team, please click here.

SWANS v POWER: LAST FIVE MEETINGS
R1, 2017: Port Adelaide 17.8 (110) d Sydney 12.10 (82) at the SCG
R20, 2016: Sydney 14.16 (100) d Port Adelaide 4.9 (33) at the SCG
R14, 2015: Sydney 14.10 (94) d Port Adelaide 12.12 (84) at the SCG
R2, 2015: Sydney 14.8 (92) d Port Adelaide 6.8 (44) at Adelaide Oval
R20, 2014: Sydney 12.12 (84) d Port Adelaide 7.16 (58) at Adelaide Oval

SWANS360⁰ – MADE POSSIBLE BY QBE
Supporters are encouraged to drop by the QBE Fan Zone on Driver Avenue on their way into the ground to check out Swans360⁰ – a virtual reality experience like no other, made possible by QBE. Re-live Sydney’s epic Round 14 victory over the Bombers last year in this immersive 360 degree virtual reality experience.  

AROUND THE GROUND
There is plenty happening around the ground today including the Volkswagen Fan Zone, Swans Fan Dome including the Citi Spin2Win wheel, face painting plus much more. Arrive early to get involved.

SOCIAL MEDIA
The match can be followed live on the Sydney Swans’ social media platforms:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

MEMBERSHIP
The Swans membership tally stands at 56,026. Get behind the team this season by signing up as a member today. Visit membership.sydneyswans.com.au.