We take a look at the key numbers behind Saturday night’s clash between Sydney Swans and Melbourne at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Head to Head
Played 203
Swans 109
Melbourne 92
Draw 2

Last Five
R6, 2014, Sydney 9.15 (69) d Melbourne 5.8 (38) at the MCG
R15, 2013, Sydney 16.20 (116) d Melbourne 13.7 (85) at the MCG
R8, 2012, Sydney 21.12 (138) d Melbourne 5.7 (37) at the SCG
R1, 2011, Melbourne 11.18 (84) drew Sydney 11.18 (84) at the MCG
R17, 2010, Melbourne 22.10 (142) d Sydney 10.9 (69) at the MCG

Key Players

• In his last four matches against Melbourne, Dan Hannebery has averaged 27 disposals, 12 contested possessions, five clearances and five tackles per game.

• Lance Franklin has been involved in 38% of the clubs scores this season – ranked No.1 in the competition.

• Nathan Jones has averaged 23 disposals, 14 uncontested possessions, four clearances and one goal in his last four matches against the Swans.

Take Note

• The Swans continue to be the number one clearance team in the competition in 2015, averaging 47.2 per game. Melbourne, on the other hand, is ranked 11^th with an average of 37.2.

• Melbourne has the worst disposal efficiency of any team so far in 2015, operating at 68.6 per cent. The Swans come in at 13thh at 70.8 per cent.

• Sydney has laid 75 tackles per game this season – the second-most of any side. Their tackling efficiency of 71% ranks No.1.