52 points (13 wins, six losses) 112.5 per cent

Showed some spirit and fight to surge late and beat Collingwood on Friday night, when the odds looked small rather than great. The Giants will throw everything at the Swans in what should be a fiery derby at Spotless Stadium on Saturday evening, but Lance Franklin's return at the expense of the injured Luke Parker helps keep the scales in the Swans' favour. Win that and the Swans should finish top four and get the double chance, as their draw is easier than the Bulldogs'.

The run home:
Rd 21: GWS at Spotless Stadium
Rd 22: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Rd 23: Gold Coast at the SCG 

The coach says:

“We expect a real battle.We know that will happen and we look forward to it. It’s good to be playing those teams that are desperate and need to win to keep their finals hopes alive.” – John Longmire – August 17, 2015