Well, well, well. The Swans were the better side in that quarter… marginally.
They threatened to run away with it early after kicking three of the first four goals of the match but North Melbourne finished the stronger side and missed two late set shots that, if converted, would have put them in the lead.
Angus Sheldrick of the Swans is tackled.Credit: Getty Images
Instead, it’s Sydney by a goal at the first change. Brodie Grundy has a game-high nine touches – and an additional 19 touches by way of hitouts – plus four clearances. He’s been everywhere.
As has Luke Parker and Isaac Heeney, except only the latter plays in red and white these days. Dean Cox will want his blokes to lift, while Alastair Clarkson wouldn’t be too unhappy.
This game is delicately poised.
Coleman-Jones has been subbed out with a calf strain. Small man Zac Banch is in the game and making his AFL debut.