LANCE Franklin arrived back at the SCG with a bang, booting three goals to lead Sydney to a 33-point win over Adelaide on Saturday.

All eyes were on Buddy in his first match since round 23, 2019, and the key forward didn't disappoint in a solid display that at times promised much more.

The new-look Swans continued their stunning start to the season, moving the ball well through the corridor and taking advantage of a potent forward line to run away with a 18.13 (121) to 11.22 (88) victory.

Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker turned back the clock again, kicking six goals to add to his five from last week.

Errol Gulden, who claimed the NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in round one, starred again for Sydney, nabbing 22 disposals, one goal and four assists.

Fellow QBE Swans Academy graduates Braeden Campbell ended an outstanding performance across half-back with 25 disposals, 21 of them kicks and Isaac Heeney booted three goals for the second week in a row.

The Crows started well to lead by 13 points halfway through the first term, bringing the same pressure that had helped them make a fast start against Geelong in their upset victory last weekend.

Walker set the tone early with his intensity and earned three free kicks from tackles inside 50m that he was able to turn into two of his three goals to half-time. 

But once the Swans settled, they were able to hit the scoreboard with 10 of the next 11 goals from late in the first quarter until halfway through the third term.

SYDNEY                                   4.1       9.6       15.11    18.13 (121)
ADELAIDE                               3.2       4.6       6.14      11.22 (88)

GOALS
Sydney: Franklin 3, Heeney 3, Hickey 2, McDonald 2, Warner 2, Papley, Gulden, Reid, Wicks, Parker, McInerney
Adelaide: Walker 6, McAdam 4, Keays

BEST
Sydney: Gulden, Campbell, Heeney, Parker, Lloyd, Franklin
Adelaide: Walker, McAdam, Keays, Laird, Sloane