Particle.news

Curnow Boots Eight as Swans Thump Richmond by 114 Points

A blistering eight-goal second quarter and seven-goal third quarter turned a tight start into a rout that underlined Sydney's quick on-field response after last week's loss.

Overview

  • Sydney finished 25.20 (170) to Richmond's 8.8 (56) for a 114-point victory at the SCG.
  • Charlie Curnow kicked eight goals, including six by halftime, to lead the Swans' forward onslaught.
  • Isaac Heeney added five goals and collected 32 disposals as he and the midfield fuelled repeated scoring bursts.
  • The game was competitive early before Sydney ran away with eight goals in the second quarter and seven in the third to break the contest open.
  • The win served as a strong rebound for Sydney after their recent defeat and left Richmond struggling near the bottom of the ladder.