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The Advertiser
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
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. 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. 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. 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.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
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. 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. 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. 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.
Sydney Morning Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
A decade on, Adam Goodes remains a towering presence at Swans
Goodes will not be in attendance at the SCG on Friday evening, but the GO Foundation of he and O'Loughlin will act as match-day partner, with the game's best player also awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal. Cox reflected on Goodes' courage in standing up against racism in his career and his pride in Sir Doug Nicholls round, which celebrates some of the game's great past and present indigenous footballers. 'Everyone knows the impact he had on the game and what he stood for, which is an unbelievable thing for someone to stand up for what they believe in, and Adam did that,' Cox said. 'I think it's a great opportunity for the club, the broader AFL community with a Sir Doug Nicholls round as well, to be able to acknowledge the impact that Indigenous players have had on this great game. 'That's not just the players that I've played against (for the West Coast Eagles) or the ones that are currently playing, it's the generations that have allowed young kids the dream and hope to play AFL footy, and Adam certainly did that for so many people.' While the club draws strength from its past, Cox knows the Swans' immediate future hinges on key selection decisions this week. The Swans are sweating on the fitness of club captain Callum Mills, who is yet to play this season, and forward Joel Amartey, who has missed the last four weeks with a hamstring injury. Both players are close to returning, with Cox using Tuesday's training session to review both players. Last season Mills underwent major shoulder surgery, then suffered a calf injury before returning to play in the AFL without time in the VFL, playing just six more games before a hamstring strain ultimately kept him out of the grand final. Loading This season, Mills has been dealing with a tear of the plantar fascia and Cox will review the history of his injuries before deciding whether to ease him back into the reserves or call him back to face Carlton. 'I think that's one thing you have to look at is what he did previously, when he came back, what injury was it compared to what he's done so far,' Cox said. 'So we need to look at all the metrics, it's a big decision for a footy club on your captain to get it right.'
The Age
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
A decade on, Adam Goodes remains a towering presence at Swans
Goodes will not be in attendance at the SCG on Friday evening, but the GO Foundation of he and O'Loughlin will act as match-day partner, with the game's best player also awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal. Cox reflected on Goodes' courage in standing up against racism in his career and his pride in Sir Doug Nicholls round, which celebrates some of the game's great past and present indigenous footballers. 'Everyone knows the impact he had on the game and what he stood for, which is an unbelievable thing for someone to stand up for what they believe in, and Adam did that,' Cox said. 'I think it's a great opportunity for the club, the broader AFL community with a Sir Doug Nicholls round as well, to be able to acknowledge the impact that Indigenous players have had on this great game. 'That's not just the players that I've played against (for the West Coast Eagles) or the ones that are currently playing, it's the generations that have allowed young kids the dream and hope to play AFL footy, and Adam certainly did that for so many people.' While the club draws strength from its past, Cox knows the Swans' immediate future hinges on key selection decisions this week. The Swans are sweating on the fitness of club captain Callum Mills, who is yet to play this season, and forward Joel Amartey, who has missed the last four weeks with a hamstring injury. Both players are close to returning, with Cox using Tuesday's training session to review both players. Last season Mills underwent major shoulder surgery, then suffered a calf injury before returning to play in the AFL without time in the VFL, playing just six more games before a hamstring strain ultimately kept him out of the grand final. Loading This season, Mills has been dealing with a tear of the plantar fascia and Cox will review the history of his injuries before deciding whether to ease him back into the reserves or call him back to face Carlton. 'I think that's one thing you have to look at is what he did previously, when he came back, what injury was it compared to what he's done so far,' Cox said. 'So we need to look at all the metrics, it's a big decision for a footy club on your captain to get it right.'
