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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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."
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Boyd takes another HEAVY hit to the head
AFL: Carlton's Jordan Boyd was caught in the face by Swans' Joel Amartey, in yet another tackle that will come under MRO scrutiny.
Sydney Morning Herald
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why Swans and Giants face season-defining Sydney derby
Regardless of their outward stoicism, the Swans' playing list is shorn of proven performers against the Giants. The forward line is particularly decimated, with Logan McDonald out long-term with a stress fracture of his fibula and two heroes from the qualifying final Joel Amartey and Tom Papley both missing Sunday's clash due to injury. The Swans 'middle tier' needs to step up Last season, when the Swans needed inspiration to turn a game, the team could turn to Chad Warner, Heeney or Errol Gulden. Given Gulden is another long-term injury who is sorely missed for his ability to turn defence into attack, the Swans coaching staff are scrambling the magnets on the board to try and find new inspiration, often in the most unlikely spots. It is often forgotten that a decade ago Aaron Francis was picked 6th in the draft, ahead of the likes of Carlton star Charlie Curnow. Since that night, Francis' career has been largely spent toiling as an unheralded defender, but after scoring a career-high three goals against Port Adelaide in the forward line, Francis has the perfect opportunity to shine for the Swans. The Swans are desperate for a goalscoring threat and the responsibility will fall largely on the shoulders of Will Hayward. After being asked does he need more from the talented forward this Sunday, Cox agreed but said Hayward is not alone. 'I think certainly, and that's what I've said to the players, is it's not the young ones or Riley Bice and the like or Corey Warner or Caiden Cleary that are going to turn around the way we play. 'It's the middle tier of players that we need to perform at a level that they've played 80, 100 and 150 games. So they know the standard, they know how to get in form. They know what playing at their best looks like.' A Giant chance to win at the SCG For the majority of last season, the Swans provided Sydney's best hope of a premiership contender, with the Giants not far behind them. This year, despite two successive defeats to the Bulldogs and Adelaide, the Giants look an infinitely better prospect for September. Although not facing anything like the Swans' injury crisis, the Giants will still be without two of their best midfielders Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly in front of a sold-out SCG this Sunday. The Giants have lost the past four Sydney derbies, including three times last season. According to Champion Data, the Giants' hitouts differential has fallen from number one last season to 15th this season. Western Sydney product Kieran Briggs is out of form and has been moved to the bench with Jake Riccardi potentially providing a longer-term solution at ruck, starting with the challenge of competing against Swans star Brodie Grundy at stoppages. After being asked what he thought of defender Sam Taylor's comments last season that the Swans were smug and forward Toby Bedford's vocal dislike of their crosstown rivals, coach Adam Kingsley said that he understood them perfectly. 'I agree with all of them, that's a reality, that's our thinking,' Kingsley said. 'They beat us last year three times, and so we've got to do something about that. Sunday will be the perfect opportunity to make a start on that.'
The Age
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Why Swans and Giants face season-defining Sydney derby
Regardless of their outward stoicism, the Swans' playing list is shorn of proven performers against the Giants. The forward line is particularly decimated, with Logan McDonald out long-term with a stress fracture of his fibula and two heroes from the qualifying final Joel Amartey and Tom Papley both missing Sunday's clash due to injury. The Swans 'middle tier' needs to step up Last season, when the Swans needed inspiration to turn a game, the team could turn to Chad Warner, Heeney or Errol Gulden. Given Gulden is another long-term injury who is sorely missed for his ability to turn defence into attack, the Swans coaching staff are scrambling the magnets on the board to try and find new inspiration, often in the most unlikely spots. It is often forgotten that a decade ago Aaron Francis was picked 6th in the draft, ahead of the likes of Carlton star Charlie Curnow. Since that night, Francis' career has been largely spent toiling as an unheralded defender, but after scoring a career-high three goals against Port Adelaide in the forward line, Francis has the perfect opportunity to shine for the Swans. The Swans are desperate for a goalscoring threat and the responsibility will fall largely on the shoulders of Will Hayward. After being asked does he need more from the talented forward this Sunday, Cox agreed but said Hayward is not alone. 'I think certainly, and that's what I've said to the players, is it's not the young ones or Riley Bice and the like or Corey Warner or Caiden Cleary that are going to turn around the way we play. 'It's the middle tier of players that we need to perform at a level that they've played 80, 100 and 150 games. So they know the standard, they know how to get in form. They know what playing at their best looks like.' A Giant chance to win at the SCG For the majority of last season, the Swans provided Sydney's best hope of a premiership contender, with the Giants not far behind them. This year, despite two successive defeats to the Bulldogs and Adelaide, the Giants look an infinitely better prospect for September. Although not facing anything like the Swans' injury crisis, the Giants will still be without two of their best midfielders Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly in front of a sold-out SCG this Sunday. The Giants have lost the past four Sydney derbies, including three times last season. According to Champion Data, the Giants' hitouts differential has fallen from number one last season to 15th this season. Western Sydney product Kieran Briggs is out of form and has been moved to the bench with Jake Riccardi potentially providing a longer-term solution at ruck, starting with the challenge of competing against Swans star Brodie Grundy at stoppages. After being asked what he thought of defender Sam Taylor's comments last season that the Swans were smug and forward Toby Bedford's vocal dislike of their crosstown rivals, coach Adam Kingsley said that he understood them perfectly. 'I agree with all of them, that's a reality, that's our thinking,' Kingsley said. 'They beat us last year three times, and so we've got to do something about that. Sunday will be the perfect opportunity to make a start on that.'
