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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Chad Warner has starred as Sydney snapped their AFL losing streak with a 14-point win over GWS in a spiteful derby clash. Beaten in their three previous games, the Swans rediscovered their form to lead at every change en route to a 12.15 (87) to 10.13 (73) victory in front of 39,260 fans at the SCG on Sunday. But Sydney will face a nervous wait on the availability of Lewis Melican after the defender was cited for collecting GWS tagger Toby Bedford high in the second quarter. Melican caught Bedford, who had already tapped the ball forward, with his swinging arm. Bedford did not appear to suffer a concussion but was sent from the field under the blood rule for a cut to his right cheek. He was later substituted out at half-time due to the swelling around his eye, replaced by Jake Stringer (three goals). Toby Bedford left the field after this incident with Lewis Melican.#AFLSwansGiants — AFL (@AFL) May 4, 2025 A suspension to Melican would be a massive blow to an injury-ravaged Swans outfit, with captain Callum Mills (foot), Tom Papley (heel) and Errol Gulden (ankle) among 11 players sidelined. Swans midfielder Warner won the Brett Kirk medal as best afield for his 24-disposal, seven-clearance effort. Winning the rematch of last year's qualifying final, Sydney (3-5) have now beaten GWS in their past five meetings. The Giants (4-4) extend their losing streak to three matches. GWS midfielder Tom Green led the game with 34 disposals and six clearances, while teenager Josaia Delana - who arranged 80 tickets for family and friends to attend his debut - impressed with five tackles. There were plenty of spotfires early as the Swans kicked five consecutive goals to set up a 21-point lead at quarter-time. Giants defender Lachie Ash gave away a 50-metre penalty - and a goal - after a poorly timed attempt to punch the ball out of a marking James Rowbottom. It took 20 minutes for the Giants to slot their first major, with Darcy Jones hitting the scoreboard before Aaron Cadman added another. So dominant were the Swans in the first term that they took 20 inside-50 entries to eight. GWS cut the deficit to six points in the second quarter, but Sydney held their nerve.
Perth Now
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Chad Warner has starred as Sydney snapped their AFL losing streak with a 14-point win over GWS in a spiteful derby clash. Beaten in their three previous games, the Swans rediscovered their form to lead at every change en route to a 12.15 (87) to 10.13 (73) victory in front of 39,260 fans at the SCG on Sunday. But Sydney will face a nervous wait on the availability of Lewis Melican after the defender was cited for collecting GWS tagger Toby Bedford high in the second quarter. Melican caught Bedford, who had already tapped the ball forward, with his swinging arm. Bedford did not appear to suffer a concussion but was sent from the field under the blood rule for a cut to his right cheek. He was later substituted out at half-time due to the swelling around his eye, replaced by Jake Stringer (three goals). A suspension to Melican would be a massive blow to an injury-ravaged Swans outfit, with captain Callum Mills (foot), Tom Papley (heel) and Errol Gulden (ankle) among 11 players sidelined. Swans midfielder Warner won the Brett Kirk medal as best afield for his 24-disposal, seven-clearance effort. Winning the rematch of last year's qualifying final, Sydney (3-5) have now beaten GWS in their past five meetings. The Giants (4-4) extend their losing streak to three matches. GWS midfielder Tom Green led the game with 34 disposals and six clearances, while teenager Josaia Delana - who arranged 80 tickets for family and friends to attend his debut - impressed with five tackles. There were plenty of spotfires early as the Swans kicked five consecutive goals to set up a 21-point lead at quarter-time. Giants defender Lachie Ash gave away a 50-metre penalty - and a goal - after a poorly timed attempt to punch the ball out of a marking James Rowbottom. It took 20 minutes for the Giants to slot their first major, with Darcy Jones hitting the scoreboard before Aaron Cadman added another. So dominant were the Swans in the first term that they took 20 inside-50 entries to eight. GWS cut the deficit to six points in the second quarter, but Sydney held their nerve.
7NEWS
04-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Sydney defender Lewis Melican in hot water for brutal high shot on Toby Bedford
Sydney defender Lewis Melican is staring down the barrel of an AFL suspension after collecting Toby Bedford high during a fiery clash against GWS on Sunday afternoon. Bedford was running onto a loose ball in the forward 50, while Melican was approaching from the opposite direction. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melican collects Bedford high. The Giants tagger got to the ball first and tapped it on, but was met heavily by the swinging arm of Melican. Melican's arm appeared to connect with Bedford's face and the Giant was on the ground for 30 seconds before finally getting to his feet. He left the field in the hands of trainers with blood streaming down his face. But Bedford passed his initial head injury assessment and was cleared to return to the field. However, he was subbed out of the clash at half-time with what the club said is an 'eye injury'. The incident appears certain to result in a suspension for Melican. It was the biggest flashpoint in what was an explosive first half. There were spotfires everywhere between the two fierce rivals.
