Ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Derby XIII we take another look at how the stats have stacked up over the five-year 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), Heath Shaw (2016) and Shane Mumford (2017). 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 seven 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 eight derbies and the Giants’ Sam Reid has played two. They played against each other for the first time in a Derby in round 5 earlier this year.
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), Lewis Melican (Sydney Derby XII, 2017).
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 (12), Josh Kennedy (12), Callan Ward (12), Jeremy Cameron (11), Phil Davis (11), Dan Hannebery (11), Kieren Jack (11), Shane Mumford (11), Dylan Shiel (11), Nick Smith (11), Ben McGlynn (10), Jarrad McVeigh (10).
Most Possessions: Josh Kennedy (327), Dan Hannebery (279), Jarrad McVeigh (254).
Most Goals: Jeremy Cameron (23), Lance Franklin (20), Ben McGlynn (14), Josh Kennedy (14).
Most Contest Possessions: Josh Kennedy (202), Callan Ward (152), Dan Hannebery (124).
Most Clearances: Josh Kennedy (92), Callan Ward (60), Stephen Coniglio (52).
Most Contested Marks: Shane Mumford (16), Heath Grundy (13), Lance Franklin (13)
Most Marks Inside 50: Jeremy Cameron (24), Kurt Tippett (20), Lance Franklin (19).
Most 1%ers: Phil Davis (88), Heath Grundy (71), Ted Richards (61).
Most Tackles: Callan Ward (64), Josh Kennedy (62), Kieren Jack (58).
Most Running Bounces: Heath Shaw (22), Adam Treloar (17), Lachie Whitfield (14).
Most Hit-Outs: Shane Mumford (354), Mike Pyke (166), Jonathan Giles (107).
Most Free Kicks For: Josh Kennedy (22), Callan Ward (16), Phil Davis (15).
Most Free Kicks Against: Shane Mumford (21), Toby Greene (20), Kieren Jack (17), Dan Hannebery (16).
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
Sydney Derby XII – Rd 5 2017 – Giants 15.15 (105) s Swans 9.9 (63) by 42 points at SCG
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
