2017 Sydney Swans season

The 2017 AFL season was the 121st season in the Australian Football League contested by the Sydney Swans.

Sydney Swans
2017 season
PresidentAndrew Pridham
CoachJohn Longmire
(7th season)
Captain(s)Josh Kennedy
(1st season)
Home groundSCG
(capacity: 48,000)
AFL season6th (14–8)
Finals5th (defeated by Geelong in Semi-Final)
Bob Skilton MedalLuke Parker
Leading goalkickerLance Franklin (73)
Highest home attendance46,323
(Elimination Final vs Essendon)
Lowest home attendance20,692
(Round 12 vs Western Bulldogs)
Average home attendance34,475 ( 5,955)
Club membership58,838 ( 2,315)

Squad for 2017

Statistics are correct as of end of 2016 season. Flags represent the state of origin, i.e. the state in which the player played his under 18 football.

Senior list[1]
No.StatePlayerHgt (cm)Wgt (kg)Date of birthAge (end 2017)AFL debutRecruited fromGames (end 2016)Goals (end 2016)
1James Rose1858516 April 1996212015Sturt75
2Alex Johnson193912 March 1992252011Oakleigh (U18)451
3Jarrad McVeigh (lg)184827 April 1985322004NSW/ACT (U18)287192
4Dan Hannebery (vc)1817624 February 1991262009Oakleigh (U18)17082
5Isaac Heeney185855 May 1996212015Cardiff, Sydney Swans Academy3844
6Jordan Foote183822 January 1996212016UNSW-Eastern Suburbs, Sydney Swans Academy10
7Harry Cunningham181776 December 1993242012NSW/ACT (U18)7036
8Kurt Tippett2021058 May 1987302008Southport, Adelaide169318
9Will Hayward1857526 October 199819North Adelaide
10Zak Jones1817915 March 1995222014Dandenong (U18)314
11Jeremy Laidler190915 August 1989282009Calder (U18), Geelong, Carlton847
12Josh Kennedy (c)1889420 June 1988292008Sandringham (U18), Hawthorn183115
13Oliver Florent1837422 July 199819Sandringham (U18)
14Callum Mills188832 April 1997202016North Shore, Sydney Swans Academy221
15Kieren Jack (lg)1777728 June 1987302007NSW/ACT (U18)210144
16Gary Rohan189917 June 1991262010Geelong (U18)7967
17Darcy Cameron20310118 July 199522Claremont
18Callum Sinclair19910223 September 1989282013Subiaco, West Coast4528
20Sam Reid1969727 December 1991262010Murray (U18)9894
21Jack Maibaum1929227 March 199819Eastern (U18)
22Dean Towers188864 May 1990272014North Ballarat3018
23Lance Franklin19910630 January 1987302005Perth, Hawthorn247787
24Dane Rampe (vc)188882 June 1990272013UNSW-Eastern986
26Luke Parker (vc)1828525 October 1992252011Dandenong (U18)127103
27Daniel Robinson184853 July 1994232015Mosman Football Club113
28Nic Newman1878215 January 199324Frankston
29George Hewett1878129 December 1995222016North Adelaide2418
30Tyrone Leonardis1828422 February 199720Northern (U18)
31Harrison Marsh1888613 January 1994232016East Fremantle70
32Michael Talia1929411 February 1993242012Calder (U18), Western Bulldogs313
33Brandon Jack1828125 May 1994232013Pennant Hills2716
34Jordan Dawson190849 April 199720Sturt
35Sam Naismith20610516 July 1992252014North Shore133
36Aliir Aliir194955 September 1994232016East Fremantle130
39Heath Grundy (lg)1921052 June 1986312006Norwood21323
40Nick Smith (lg)1838112 June 1988292008Oakleigh (U18)16710
41Tom Papley1777713 July 1996212016Gippsland (U18)2029
44Jake Lloyd1807720 September 1993242014North Ballarat (U18)6917
Rookie list[2]
No.StatePlayerHgtWgtDate of birthAgeDebutRecruited fromGamesGoals
19Shaun Edwards1908513 December 1993242012St Mary's (NTFL), Essendon2410
25Ben Ronke1817318 December 199720Calder (U18)
38Colin O'Riordan1868612 October 199522Tipperary GAA
42Robbie Fox1858416 April 199324Coburg VFL
43Lewis Melican193954 November 199621Geelong U18
45Sam Fisher1817823 February 199819Canberra
46Sam Murray187882 September 199720Wodonga
47Toby Pink1938511 August 199819Glenelg
Senior coaching panel[3]
StateCoachCoaching positionSydney coaching debutFormer clubs as coach
John LongmireSenior coach2002
Stuart DewSenior assistant coach (midfield)2009
Josh FrancouAssistant coach (stoppages)2015
Brett KirkAssistant coach (forwards)2016Fremantle (a)
Henry PlayfairAssistant coach (defence)2010Sydney Swans (NEAFL) (s)
John BlakeyCoaching director/head of development2006Brisbane Lions (a)
Nick DavisDevelopment coach2016
Rhyce ShawReserves coach2016
Jared CrouchAcademy coaching director2011
  • For players: (c) denotes captain, (vc) denotes vice-captain, (lg) denotes leadership group.
  • For coaches: (s) denotes senior coach, (cs) denotes caretaker senior coach, (a) denotes assistant coach, (d) denotes development coach.

Playing list changes

The following summarises all player changes between the conclusion of the 2015 season and the beginning of the 2016 season.

In

PlayerPrevious clubLeaguevia
Oliver FlorentSandringham DragonsTAC CupPick 11, 2016 National Draft
Will HaywardNorth AdelaideSANFLPick 21, 2016 National Draft
Jack MaibaumEastern RangesTAC CupPick 45, 2016 National Draft
Darcy CameronClaremontWAFLPick 48, 2016 National Draft
Ben RonkeCalder CannonsTAC CupPick 17, 2017 Rookie Draft
Robbie FoxCoburg LionsVFLPick 34, 2017 Rookie Draft
Shaun EdwardsEssendonAFLPick 49, 2017 Rookie Draft
Toby PinkGlenelgSANFLPick 54, 2017 Rookie Draft
Sam FisherCanberraNEAFLCategory-B Rookie

Out

PlayerNew clubLeaguevia
Tom MitchellHawthornAFLTrade[4]
Toby NankervisRichmondAFLTrade[5]
Ted RichardsRetired[6]
Ben McGlynnRetired[7]
Tom DerickxRetired[8]
Abe DavisDelisted[9]
Kyle GallowayDelisted[10]
Jack HiscoxDelisted[11]
Xavier RichardsSydney UniversityNEAFLDelisted[12]

List management

PlayerChange
Tom PapleyPromoted from the rookie list to the senior list
Harrison MarshPromoted from the rookie list to the senior list
Jordan FootePromoted from the rookie list to the senior list
Nic NewmanPromoted from the rookie list to the senior list

Season summary

Pre-season matches

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Sydney's scores indicated in bold) Venue Attendance
Home Away Result
1 Sunday, 19 February North Melbourne 0.8.15 (63) 0.9.11 (65) Lost by 2 points[13] Coffs Harbour International Stadium (H) 3,040
2 Friday, 3 March (7:40 pm) Greater Western Sydney 1.4.9 (42) 0.8.6 (54) Won by 12 points[14] Blacktown International Sportspark (A) 2,695
3 Sunday, 12 March (7:10 pm) St Kilda 0.10.14 (74) 0.11.11 (77) Won by 3 points[15] Lavington Sports Ground (A) 6,893

Home and away season

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Sydney's scores indicated in bold) Venue Attendance Ladder
position
Record Ref.
Home Away Result
1 Saturday, 25 March (4:35 pm) Port Adelaide 12.10 (82) 17.8 (110) Lost by 28 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 33,129 14th 0–1 [16]
2 Friday, 31 March (7:50 pm) Western Bulldogs 16.14 (110) 13.9 (87) Lost by 23 points Etihad Stadium (A) 42,834 15th 0–2 [17]
3 Friday, 7 April (7:50 pm) Collingwood 11.13 (79) 11.14 (80) Lost by 1 point Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 35,310 16th 0–3 [18]
4 Thursday, 13 April (6:10 pm) West Coast 13.13 (91) 10.5 (65) Lost by 26 points Domain Stadium (A) 38,065 16th 0–4 [19]
5 Saturday, 22 April (7:25 pm) Greater Western Sydney 9.9 (63) 15.15 (105) Lost by 42 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 34,824 18th 0–5 [20]
6 Saturday, 29 April (2:10 pm) Carlton 15.7 (97) 11.12 (78) Lost by 19 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) 32,678 18th 0–6 [21]
7 Sunday, 7 May (1:10 pm) Brisbane Lions 20.15 (135) 12.9 (81) Won by 54 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 25,619 17th 1–6 [22]
8 Sunday, 14 May (4:40 pm) North Melbourne 11.12 (78) 18.12 (120) Won by 42 points Etihad Stadium (A) 21,589 15th 2–6 [23]
9 Saturday, 20 May (1:45 pm) St Kilda 10.8 (68) 18.10 (118) Won by 50 points Etihad Stadium (A) 29,778 12th 3–6 [24]
10 Friday, 26 May (7:50 pm) Hawthorn 11.9 (75) 12.9 (81) Lost by 6 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 36,221 15th 3–7 [25]
11 Bye 16th 3–7
12 Thursday, 8 June (7:20 pm) Western Bulldogs 12.16 (88) 6.6 (42) Won by 46 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 20,692 14th 4–7 [26]
13 Saturday, 17 June (1:45 pm) Richmond 10.11 (71) 12.8 (80) Won by 9 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) 58,721 12th 5–7 [27]
14 Friday, 23 June (7:50 pm) Essendon 11.20 (86) 12.13 (85) Won by 1 point Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 34,575 10th 6–7 [28]
15 Friday, 30 June (7:50 pm) Melbourne 7.8 (50) 11.19 (85) Won by 35 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) 47,464 9th 7–7 [29]
16 Saturday, 8 July (4:35 pm) Gold Coast 17.16 (118) 7.9 (51) Won by 67 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 32,987 8th 8–7 [30]
17 Saturday, 15 July (7:25 pm) Greater Western Sydney 12.11 (83) 14.12 (96) Won by 13 points Spotless Stadium (A) 21,924 6th 9–7 [31]
18 Saturday, 22 July (7:25 pm) St Kilda 14.17 (101) 9.5 (59) Won by 42 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 35,773 6th 10–7 [32]
19 Friday, 28 July (7:50 pm) Hawthorn 10.12 (72) 9.12 (66) Lost by 6 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) 52,181 6th 10–8 [33]
20 Friday, 4 August (7:50 pm) Geelong 8.13 (61) 16.11 (107) Won by 46 points Simonds Stadium (A) 30,833 6th 11–8 [34]
21 Saturday, 12 August (1:45 pm) Fremantle 22.11 (143) 5.9 (39) Won by 104 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 39,281 5th 12–8 [35]
22 Friday, 18 August (7:20 pm) Adelaide 11.14 (80) 13.5 (83) Won by 3 points Adelaide Oval (A) 51,466 6th 13–8 [36]
23 Saturday, 26 August (4:35 pm) Carlton 21.12 (138) 8.9 (57) Won by 81 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 38,965 6th 14–8 [37]
Source

Finals matches

Round Date and local time Opponent Scores (Sydney's scores indicated in bold) Venue Attendance Ref
Home Away Result
EF Saturday, 9 September (4:20 pm) Essendon 19.7 (121) 8.8 (56) Won by 65 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 46,323 [38]
SF Friday, 15 September (7:50 pm) Geelong 15.8 (98) 5.9 (39) Lost by 59 points Melbourne Cricket Ground (A) 55,529 [39]

Ladder

Pos Team Pld W L D PF PA PP Pts Qualification
1 Adelaide 22 15 6 1 2415 1776 136.0 62 2017 finals
2 Geelong 22 15 6 1 2134 1818 117.4 62
3 Richmond (P) 22 15 7 0 1992 1684 118.3 60
4 Greater Western Sydney 22 14 6 2 2081 1812 114.8 60
5 Port Adelaide 22 14 8 0 2168 1671 129.7 56
6 Sydney 22 14 8 0 2093 1651 126.8 56
7 Essendon 22 12 10 0 2135 2004 106.5 48
8 West Coast 22 12 10 0 1964 1858 105.7 48
9 Melbourne 22 12 10 0 2035 1934 105.2 48
10 Western Bulldogs 22 11 11 0 1857 1913 97.1 44
11 St Kilda 22 11 11 0 1925 1986 96.9 44
12 Hawthorn 22 10 11 1 1864 2055 90.7 42
13 Collingwood 22 9 12 1 1944 1963 99.0 38
14 Fremantle 22 8 14 0 1607 2160 74.4 32
15 North Melbourne 22 6 16 0 1983 2264 87.6 24
16 Carlton 22 6 16 0 1594 2038 78.2 24
17 Gold Coast 22 6 16 0 1756 2311 76.0 24
18 Brisbane Lions 22 5 17 0 1877 2526 74.3 20
Source: AFL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for.
(P) Premiers.

Awards and records

VFL/AFL records

The Swans became the first team ever to make the finals after starting 0-6.

Bob Skilton Medal

Bob Skilton Medal
RankPlayerVotes
1Luke Parker696
2eLance Franklin650
2eJake Lloyd650
4Josh Kennedy580
5George Hewett571
6Heath Grundy569
7Tom Papley556
8Dan Hannebery546
9Zak Jones543
10Isaac Heeney518

Rising Star Award: Lewis Melican

Dennis Carroll Trophy for Most Improved Player: George Hewett

Barry Round Shield for Best Clubman: Callum Sinclair

Paul Kelly Players’ Player: Josh Kennedy

Paul Roos Award for Best Player in a Finals Series: Heath Grundy & Kieren Jack

All-Australian Team

All-Australian Team
No.StatePlayerStatusPosition
23Lance FranklinIn TeamCentre-Half Forward

Milestones

Milestones
No.StatePlayerMilestoneRound
20Sam Reid100th career gameRound 2
23Lance Franklin250th career gameRound 3
23Lance Franklin800th career goalRound 5
18Callum Sinclair50th career gameRound 7
24Dane Rampe100th career gameRound 9
5Isaac Heeney50th career gameRound 17
12Josh Kennedy200th career gameRound 19
10Zak Jones50th career gameRound 21
26Luke Parker150th career gameElimination Final
3Jarrad McVeigh300th career gameSemi-final

Debuts

Debuts
No.StatePlayerRound
13Oliver FlorentRound 1
9Will HaywardRound 2
28Nic NewmanRound 2
42Robbie FoxRound 2
34Jordan DawsonRound 3
43Lewis MelicanRound 5

1Had previously played for another club but played their first match for the Sydney Swans.

AFL Rising Star

AFL Rising Star
No.StatePlayerStatusRound
43Lewis MelicanNominatedRound 18
9Will HaywardNominatedRound 23

22 Under 22 Team

22 Under 22 team
No.StatePlayerStatus
14Callum MillsBack pocket
41Tom PapleyForward pocket
5Isaac HeeneyInterchange

Reserves

Regular season

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Sydney's scores indicated in bold) Venue Ladder
position
Home Away Result
1 Saturday, 1 April (1:30 pm) Brisbane Lions 17.9 (111) 12.13 (85) Lost by 26 points Blacktown International Sportspark (A) 8th
2 Saturday, 8 April (1:30 pm) Southport 20.9 (129) 3.9 (27) Won by 102 points Blacktown International Sportspark (H) 3rd
3 Bye 5th
4 Saturday, 22 April (3:45 pm) UWS Giants 13.13 (91) 8.7 (55) Won by 36 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 3rd
5 Friday, 28 April (7:30 pm) NT Thunder 13.6 (84) 16.12 (108) Won by 24 points Marrara Oval (A) 3rd
6 Sunday, 7 May (9:30 am) Brisbane Lions 15.12 (102) 10.5 (65) Won by 37 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 2nd
7 Saturday, 13 May (12:00 pm) Canberra 6.8 (44) 25.15 (165) Won by 121 points UNSW Canberra Oval (A) 2nd
8 Friday, 19 May (7:00 pm) Sydney University 6.10 (46) 16.17 (113) Won by 67 points Henson Park (A) 1st
9 Saturday, 27 May (12:00 pm) Gold Coast 16.24 (120) 4.8 (32) Won by 88 points Newcastle Oval (H) 1st
10 Bye 2nd
11 Saturday, 10 June (11:00 am) UWS Giants 28.17 (185) 2.2 (14) Won by 171 points Blacktown International Sportspark (H) 1st
12 Saturday, 17 June (12:00 pm) Aspley 8.4 (52) 22.22 (154) Won by 102 points South Pine Sports Complex (A) 1st
13 Friday, 23 June (4:10 pm) Sydney University 9.10 (64) 15.16 (106) Won by 42 points Sydney Cricket Ground (A) 1st
14 Saturday, 1 July (12:00 pm) Canberra 7.5 (47) 20.18 (138) Won by 91 points UNSW Canberra Oval (A) 1st
15 Saturday, 8 July (12:55 pm) Gold Coast 21.10 (136) 4.5 (29) Won by 107 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 1st
16 Saturday, 15 July (3:45 pm) UWS Giants 8.5 (53) 16.16 (112) Won by 59 points Spotless Stadium (A) 1st
17 Saturday, 22 July (3:45 pm) NT Thunder 21.21 (147) 4.4 (28) Won by 119 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 1st
18 Bye 1st
19 Saturday, 5 August (12:45 pm) Brisbane Lions 19.14 (128) 15.19 (109) Lost by 19 points The Gabba (A) 1st
20 Saturday, 12 August (10:05 pm) Redland 26.17 (173) 6.10 (46) Won by 127 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H) 1st

Finals series

Rd Date and local time Opponent Scores (Sydney's scores indicated in bold) Venue
Home Away Result
EF Bye
SF Saturday, 2 September (11:00 am) Gold Coast 21.16 (142) 11.8 (74) Won by 68 points Blacktown International Sportspark (H)
GF Saturday, 9 September (7:45 pm) Brisbane Lions 10.22 (82) 12.13 (85) Lost by 3 points Sydney Cricket Ground (H)

References

  1. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/football/players/senior-players
  2. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/football/players/rookie-players
  3. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2015-10-30/2016-coaching-structure-update
  4. Travis King (12 October 2016). "Hawks, Swans agree deal for Mitchell". AFL. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  5. Adam Curley (19 October 2016). "Tigers boost ruck stocks with big Swan Toby Nankervis". AFL. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  6. Sydney Swans Media (5 August 2016). "Season 2016 to be Ted's last". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  7. Adam Curley (6 October 2016). "Veteran Swans bow out, rookie delisted". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  8. Adam Curley (6 October 2016). "Veteran Swans bow out, rookie delisted". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  9. Adam Curley (6 October 2016). "Mobile forward Xavier Richards one of three Swans delisted". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  10. Adam Curley (6 October 2016). "Veteran Swans bow out, rookie delisted". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  11. Adam Curley (6 October 2016). "Mobile forward Xavier Richards one of three Swans delisted". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  12. Adam Curley (6 October 2016). "Mobile forward Xavier Richards one of three Swans delisted". AFL. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  13. Buckley, James (20 February 2017). "North Melbourne finish stronger to hand Sydney Swans two-point loss in Coffs Harbour". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  14. Adam Curley (3 March 2017). "Swans get some Giant revenge in the wet". AFL. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  15. Dinny Navaratnam (12 March 2017). "Swans survive tough tune-up". AFL. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  16. Sygall, David (25 March 2017). "Power down Swans in round one SCG stunner". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  17. Bowen, Nick (31 March 2017). "Dogs honour flag downing Swans in GF rematch". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  18. Sygall, David (7 April 2017). "Buddy's 250th turns into a Pie night". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  19. King, Travis (13 April 2017). "Eagles bounce back with win over Swans". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  20. Sygall, Dave (22 April 2017). "Giants down Swans to break SCG hoodoo". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  21. Twomey, Callum (29 April 2017). "Brilliant Blues stun Swans". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  22. Warren, Adrian (7 May 2017). "Swans finally break their duck". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
  23. "Match report: Slick Swans cruise past Roos - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  24. "Match report: Silky Swans carve up flat Saints - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  25. "Hawks stun Swans to keep season alive". afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  26. "Swans down Dogs, keep season alive". afl.com.au. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  27. "Swans snatch victory from Tigers". afl.com.au. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  28. "Swans in after-the-siren thriller". afl.com.au. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  29. "Swans soar at Dees' expense". afl.com.au. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  30. "Slow-starting Swans dominate". afl.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  31. "Swans keep coming after downing Giants". afl.com.au. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  32. "Sinclair shines, Saints on the slide". afl.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  33. "Hawks keep finals dream alive". afl.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  34. "Swans return to winning ways". afl.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  35. "Swans monster woeful Dockers". afl.com.au. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  36. "Swans down Crows in a classic". afl.com.au. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  37. "Buddy's bag of 10 decimates Blues". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  38. Michael Whiting (9 September 2017). "Brutal Swans end Dons' year". AFL. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  39. Nick Bowen (15 September 2017). "High-voltage Cats too hot for Swans". AFL. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.