The top of the ladder Swans fought off a serious challenge from an inspired Demon outfit at the SCG on Sunday arvo.
On an afternoon so lovely that even Ed Langdon had to wear short sleeves, the Swans were able to find answers whenever the Dees offered up questions… and those questions seemed to keep coming right until the final minutes.
Whilst there were no points in the back pocket of the Demons, Steven King would be rapt with what he is seeing from his team – a team many tipped to bottom out this season. As the Swans threatened to stretch their lead on several occasions, Melbourne were able to fight their way back into the contest, and should be commended for their heart.
But that probably detracts from the Swans’ performance, who got a best-on-ground effort from their resident superstar, Isaac Heeney, and saw Brodie Grundy celebrate his 250th game in style, with a ruck win over the Max-squared combination offered up by the Dees.
Lots to get through in this one, and I have to say, for a losing side, a lot of the good in this review will likely be about the Dees.
I’ll try not to get carried away, though – the Swans got the job done, and there is plenty to discuss pertaining to them, as well.
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