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16-05-2025
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Swans forward Amartey faces ban for bump in Blues win
Sydney forward Joel Amartey could be facing another stint on the sidelines after his bump on Jordan Boyd left the Carlton defender concussed. Amartey had collected Boyd high late in the fourth quarter of Sydney's 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win over the Blues at the SCG on Friday. The key forward was playing in his first game since round five after recovering from a hamstring injury. Carlton coach Michael Voss confirmed Boyd suffered a concussion, meaning the defender will miss at least their clash against top-eight team GWS. "I'm sure they'll get looked at and get looked at very closely and should be treated accordingly," Voss said of the incident. "'Boydie', he's obviously got concussion protocols now from that hit, so he's not doing so well in there at the moment." Joel Amartey was involved in this incident with Jordan Boyd.#AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 Sydney are already without Lewis Melican, who is serving a three-match ban for striking. "I've had a brief look at it, but that will be in the AFL's hands now," Sydney coach Dean Cox said. "We want to make sure that we play within the rules and this was no different." Praising Amartey, he added: "It was good to have him back. He provided a really strong focal point for our playing group. "That's what he does for our footy club and we'll see what action takes from here." Justin McInerney could also come under scrutiny for his bump on Carlton defender Jack Silvagni in the second term. Justin McInerney was involved in this incident with Jack Silvagni.#AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 Silvagni did not suffer a concussion, but was later substituted out at half-time with groin soreness. McInerney has already served a three-match ban for a high bump earlier in the season. "I haven't seen the Justin one as well as I saw the Joel one," Cox said. "But our message to the players is get to that line, not over it. "One thing you want the players to be certainly aware of is there's a line that you need to go to and you can't cross it. "If you do cross it, there is consequence for that."
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16-05-2025
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Heeney inspires Swans to comeback win over Blues
Isaac Heeney has inspired a resurgent Sydney to flex their fourth-quarter muscle for a 16-point comeback AFL win over Carlton. Left smarting after falling short of a last-gasp victory over Essendon, the Swans dug deep to overcome a slow start and secure an 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) win at the SCG on Friday night. The result keeps Sydney in touch with the top eight, sitting 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Isaac Heeney seals the game for the Swans ⭐#AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 Meanwhile, Carlton remain 10th after suffering their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021. Adam Cerra led the Blues with 33 disposals, while Charlie Curnow slotted three majors to reach then surpass the 300-goal milestone. 300 career goals for Charlie Curnow 💙#AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 The visitors started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and Justin McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before Harry McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. Nonchalant Brodie Grundy is back! 🤩@Coles | #AFLSwansBlues — AFL (@AFL) May 16, 2025 After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Brodie Grundy launched the home side ahead before Joel Amartey added another. Amartey, returning from a hamstring injury, could come under scrutiny from the match review officer for his fourth-quarter bump against Carlton defender Jordan Boyd.
