Match report: Buddy, Heeney turn it on as Swans dismantle Bombers

Adam Curley May 7, 2016 7:05 PM

STAR forwards Lance Franklin and Isaac Heeney have inspired the Sydney Swans to a dominant 81-point win over Essendon at the SCG on Saturday night.

Franklin had a good early duel with Bombers' youngster Michael Hartley but got better as the game wore on to finish with six goals four of them after half-time - from his 20 possessions.

Heeney's clean skills shone in the perfect conditions, with the 20-year-old celebrating his birthday last Thursday by booting a career-best five goals in his side's 20.15 (135) to 7.12 (54) victory.

Midfielders Josh Kennedy (40 disposals), Tom Mitchell (37), Dan Hannebery (31) and Luke Parker (29) were once again prolific ball winners for the Swans, while the experience of Ben McGlynn and co-captains Kieren Jack and Jarrad McVeigh was also outstanding.

Essendon matched the Swans in the first half with David Zaharakis (33 disposals, two goals) and Brendon Goddard (28) winning plenty of the footy, and James Kelly and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti providing rebound from defence, but as they have done so often this season, John Worsfold's men couldn't maintain their intensity.

The Bombers kicked four goals in a row with two each side of quarter-time, but the second half was all Swans, with the visitors registering just two goals after the main break while the Swans piled on 13.

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Quelle: Sydney Swans Vs Essendon - Match Centre - AFL.com.au