Atrocious conditions couldn't stop the Sydney Swans from dismantling Melbourne at the SCG, and the home side has five players selected in the AFL's Team of the Week.

The Swans broke the all-time tackle record after laying 155 against the Demons, led by Luke Parker's personal tally of 17.

Gun forward Lance Franklin was outstanding, while co-captain Jarrad McVeigh and youngster Zak Jones starred across half-back, and Dean Towers was a lively forward in the wet.

AFL.com.au reporter Adam Curley explains the selection of each player.

ZAK JONES (Sydney Swans) – A breakout game for the 21-year-old, Jones handled the wet ball brilliantly, racked up 25 disposals across half-back for the Swans, and laid eight tackles.

JARRAD McVEIGH (Sydney Swans) – The co-captain showed all his class against the Dees with 25 touches at 84 per cent disposal efficiency, and had eight rebound 50s for the winners.

DEAN TOWERS (Sydney Swans) – Determined to nail down a permanent spot in the Swans' side, Towers celebrated his recall with 11 first-quarter touches and finished with 27 for the day and two goals.

LANCE FRANKLIN (Sydney Swans) – While most forwards struggled to handle the slippery ball, Franklin maintained his lead in the Coleman race with another four against Melbourne.

LUKE PARKER (Sydney Swans) – Led the Swans to a new tackle record by laying 17 of his own against the Demons, and also grabbed 23 possessions, 14 of them contested.