Ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Derby XII we take a look back at how the stats stack up in the local rivalry.
Ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Derby XII we take a look back at how the stats stack up in the local rivalry.
DERBY STARS
Multiple winners of the Brett Kirk Medal? Kieren Jack won it in each of the first three years Sydney Derby II (2012), Sydney Derby III (2013) and Sydney Derby VI (2014), and Josh Kennedy won two in Sydney Derby I (2012) and Sydney Derby VIII (2015).
Other winners of the Kirk Medal? Nick Malceski (2013), Callan Ward (2014), Dan Hannebery (2015), Luke Parker (2016) and Heath Shaw (2016). No medal was awarded in Sydney Derby XI, the first finals derby.
Most Brownlow Medal votes in Sydney Derbies? Josh Kennedy (12), Kieren Jack (7), Shane Mumford (6), Lance Franklin (6) and Dan Hannebery (5).
DERBY ODDITIES
Only player to play for both clubs? Shane Mumford – he played four derbies for the Swans and has played six derbies for the Giants.
Also played for both Sydney AFL clubs but not in a Derby? Jed Lamb.
Brothers to play against each other in a Derby? Rhyce and Heath Shaw
Brothers to play together in a Derby? Kieren and Brandon Jack
Two players of the same name to play for the two Sydney AFL clubs? Sam Reid. The Swans’ Sam Reid has played in seven derbies and the Giants’ Sam Reid has played one but they have never played against each other.
OLDEST & YOUNGEST PLAYERS IN A DERBY
Oldest: Sydney – Adam Goodes (35 years 227 days in Sydney Derby VIII); GWS – James McDonald (35 years 269 days in Sydney Derby I).
Youngest: Sydney – Harry Cunningham (18 years 109 days in Sydney Derby I); GWS – Stephen Coniglio (18 years 100 days in Sydney Derby I).
DERBY MILESTONES
Derby debutants: Harry Cunningham, Tomas Bugg, Jeremy Cameron, Stephen Coniglio, Israel Folau, Jonathan Giles, Toby Greene, Curtly Hampton, Jack Hombsch, Will Hoskin-Elliott, Adam Kennedy, Tim Mohr, Dylan Shiel, Devon Smith, Adam Tomlinson, Jacob Townsend, Dom Tyson, Nathan Wilson (Sydney Derby I, 2012), Dane Rampe, Lachie Plowman, Lachie Whitfield (Sydney Derby III, 2013), Jono O’Rourke (Sydney Derby IV, 2013), James Rose (Sydney Derby VIII, 2015).
Derby milestones: Stephen Gilham – 100th AFL game (Sydney Derby III, 2013), Craig Bird – 100th Swans/AFL game (Sydney Derby IV, 2013).
AGGREGATE DERBY RECORDS.
Most Games: Heath Grundy (11), Josh Kennedy (11), Callan Ward (11), Jeremy Cameron (10), Phil Davis (10), Dan Hannebery (10), Kieren Jack (10), Ben McGlynn (10), Jarrad McVeigh (10), Shane Mumford (10), Dylan Shiel (10), Nick Smith (10).
Most Possessions: Josh Kennedy (305), Dan Hannebery (256), Jarrad McVeigh (254).
Highest Game Possession Average: Adam Treloar (28.28), Josh Kennedy (27.73), Dan Hannebery (25.60).
Most Goals: Jeremy Cameron (21), Lance Franklin (17), Ben McGlynn (14), Josh Kennedy (13).
Most Contest Possessions: Josh Kennedy (190), Callan Ward (139), Dan Hannebery (113).
Most Clearances: Josh Kennedy (84), Callan Ward (57), Stephen Coniglio (52).
Most Contested Marks: Shane Mumford (16), Heath Grundy (13), Lance Franklin (13) Most Marks Inside 50: Jeremy Cameron (20), Kurt Tippett (18), Lance Franklin (15). Most 1%ers: Phil Davis (74), Heath Grundy (70), Ted Richards (61).
Most Tackles: Callan Ward (63), Josh Kennedy (60), Kieren Jack (55).
Most Running Bounces: Heath Shaw (22), Adam Treloar (17), Lachie Whitfield (14). Most Hit-Outs: Shane Mumford (292), Mike Pyke (166), Jonathan Giles (107) Most Free Kicks For: Josh Kennedy (20), Callan Ward (16), Phil Davis (15). Most Free Kicks Against: Shane Mumford (19), Dan Hannebery (15), Kieren Jack (15), Toby Greene (15).
DERBY RESULTS
Sydney Derby I – Rd 1 2012 – Swans 14.16 (100) d Giants 5.7 (37) by 63 points at ANZ Stadium
Sydney Derby II – Rd 14 2012 – Swans 19.18 (132) d Giants 5.8 (38) by 94 points at ANZ Stadium
Sydney Derby III – Rd 1 2013 – Swans 16.10 (106) d Giants 11.10 (76) by 30 points at ANZ Stadium
Sydney Derby IV – Rd 16 2013 – Swans 24.27 (171) d Giants 5.12 (42) by 129 points at SCG
Sydney Derby V – Rd 1 2014 – Giants 15.9 (109) d Swans 9.13 (67) by 32 points at Spotless Stadium
Sydney Derby VI – Rd 15 2014 – Swans 15.16 (106) d Giants 8.12 (60) by 46 points at SCG.
Sydney Derby VII – Rd 3 2015 – Swans 16.15 (111) d Giants 12.8 (90) by 21 points at SCG
Sydney Derby VIII – Rd 21 2015 – Swans 20.13 (133) d Giants 6.8 (44) by 89 points at Spotless Stadium
Sydney Derby IX – Rd 3 2016 – Swans 14.9 (83) d Giants 10.8 (68) by 25 points at SCG
Sydney Derby X – Rd 12 2016 – Giants 15.15 (105) d Swans 9.9 (63) by 42 points at Spotless Stadium
Sydney Derby XI – Qual Final 2016 – Giants 12.19 (91) d Swans 7.13 (55) by 36 points at ANZ Stadium
DERBY CROWDS
ANZ Stadium: Biggest – 60, 222, Sydney Derby XI; Smallest – 22,565, Sydney Derby II SCG: Biggest – 37,045, Sydney Derby IX; Smallest: 21,757, Sydney Derby IV Spotless Stadium: Biggest – 21,451, Sydney Derby X; Smallest – 17,102, Sydney Derby V
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