Match report: Swans defy Giants' challenge and stay Sydney kings
April 9, 2016 7:10 PM
ANOTHER best on ground performance from midfielder Luke Parker and a third straight four-goal haul for Lance Franklin has helped the Sydney Swans maintain their dominance over Greater Western Sydney at the SCG on Saturday night
Parker, who was awarded the Brett Kirk medal post-match after his 30-possession night, along with fellow guns Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery and co-captain Kieren Jack, put on a brilliant four-quarter display to win the ninth Sydney Derby 14.9 (93) to 10.8 (68).
The Giants had their moments but had no effective tall forwards and, despite battling hard, were overwhelmed by the Swans.
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Franklin had an absorbing duel with GWS co-captain Phil Davis, with the pair both outstanding for their respective sides.
GWS did well to stay in the game for most of the night considering the lopsided inside 50 count, with the home side eventually getting on top 67-47, although the Giants added 20 of those in the final quarter.
Swans midfielder Tom Mitchell grabbed the opening goal of the match almost 18 minutes into the first quarter as both sides struggled to bring the ball inside 50 with any effectiveness, thanks mainly to the immense pressure being placed on the ball carrier.
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