Without further ado, let's get it underway.
Will 2011 Skilton Medallist Adam Goodes continue the tradition of TLM/Skilton double, which has not happened for a few years?
Can someone else knock him off his perch of 2 successive wins?
Round 1 v Melbourne, MCG.
Sydney 11.18 84 Melbourne 11.18 84
Brownlow Medal 3:Ryan OKeefe (SY) 2:Brent Moloney (ME) 1:Ben McGlynn (SY)
Everitt and Sumner debut for the Swans. Longmire in the top job for the first time, and the all new controversial Substitute Rule.
The Swans jumped out of the blocks early before the Demons fought back. Some poor kicking in the 2nd term from the Demons had the swans in front at half time, But then it was the swans turn for the inaccuracy with 9 behinds. But for more inaccuracy the demons may have won, but the Swans held on for a draw.
Jude Bolton was thrown forward with great effect snaring 3 goals, including one from a miracle one handed mark. Ted kept the dangerous Jurrah most of the day, but it took another miracle one handed grab, to beat Ted. The biggest move was the Subs, Seaby failed to have much of an impact, while the fresh legs of Petterd up forward gave the Demons plenty of chances.
3 goals to Jude and McGlynn, and 2 to Goodes who was well held by Garland after qtr time.
0-0-1
TLM Votes
5 Ted Richards
4 Ryan O'Keefe
3 Adam Goodes
2 Ben McGlynn
1 Jude Bolton
(57 Voters, 16 players received votes)
Round 2 v Essendon, Stadium Australia.
Sydney 14.14 98 Essendon 13.15 93
Brownlow Medal 3:Ben McGlynn (SY) 2:Jude Bolton (SY) 1:Jobe Watson (ES)
The swans failed to make the most of a dominant start with 1.3 and the bombers kicked away to lead at each change. Each side dominated for periods, before the swans kicked away with McGlynn (2) and then Bolton kicking the Match winning goal, in a come from behind win.
Bolton and McGlynn again combined for 3 goals a piece.
1-0-1.
TLM Votes
5 Jude Bolton
4 Adam Goodes
3 Ryan O'Keefe
2 Martin Mattner
1 Ben McGlynn
(50 Voters, 12 players received votes)
Leaderboard after 2 rounds
7 Adam Goodes
7 Ryan O'Keefe
6 Jude Bolton
5 Ted Richards
3 Ben McGlynn
2 Martin Mattner
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