The Sydney Swans have gone down to the Geelong Cats in a brutally-absorbing battle at Lakeside Oval, beaten 64-60 on Saturday afternoon.

Sydney opened their account with back-to-back goals from Joel Amartey before the Cats found their rhythm to boot three unanswered goals.

Despite plenty of pressure in the middle, the Swans couldn’t capitalise up front as Geelong stretched their lead to 12 points heading into the main break.

The Swans dug deep in the third with goals to Marc Sheather, Logan McDonald and Darcy Cordell putting Sydney ahead by four-points and setting up an enthralling finish.

While both sides showed plenty of desperation but the Cats held on for a four point victory.

Lewis Taylor and Braeden Campbell found plenty of the footy to finish with 30 and 25 disposals respectively, while McDonald impressed with three majors, and Amartey finished with two goals and eight tackles.

See all the best photos from the clash in the gallery below.

VFL Rd 3 Gallery: Sydney Swans v Geelong Cats

The Sydney Swans have gone down to the Geelong Cats in a brutally-absorbing battle at Lakeside Oval, beaten 64-60 on Saturday afternoon. See the best photos from the clash.
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