For the fourth time in less than a decade, the battle for Sydney takes place in September, as the Swans host their little brothers GWS in a massive qualifying final.
The Swans (1st, 17-6, 126.7%) were the dominant side of the home and away season and claimed the minor premiership, though they didn’t show their best form over the last two months, winning just four of their last nine games.
In contrast the Giants (4th, 15-8, 109.1%) won seven straight games to secure a top-four finish, before a Round 24 hiccup. They have won all three previous finals against Sydney, always winning as the lower-ranked side (like they are today).
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MATCH CENTRE: Sydney v GWS First Qualifying Final scores, stats and more
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In these sides’ two meetings this season Sydney got the chocolates twice, winning by 29 points at the SCG, and 27 points at ENGIE Stadium.
Tonight’s winner will host the First Preliminary Final in a fortnight’s time against the winner of next week’s Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn Second Semi-Final.
Tonight’s loser will host the First Semi Final in a week’s time, against the winner of tonight’s Brisbane vs Carlton First Elimination Final.
The First Qualifying Final gets underway at 3:20pm AEST from the SCG.
Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504), streaming on Kayo or via Hubbl from 2:30pm AEST.
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