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Swans Crush Blues by 39 in Round 9 to End Skid, Reignite Finals Push

A 43-disposal masterclass from Laura Gardiner plus overwhelming early inside-50s in windy Henson Park conditions set up the result.

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Overview

  • Sydney defeated Carlton 11.10 (76) to 5.7 (37) at Henson Park before 5,043, snapping a four-game losing streak with a 39-point win.
  • The Swans controlled territory with 16 of the first 17 inside 50s and a 4.5 to 1.1 opening term, pushing the margin to 44 points by halftime.
  • Laura Gardiner led with 43 disposals and nine clearances, supported by Montana Ham (25 touches, two goals), Tanya Kennedy (24 and two goals) and Ally Morphett (24, eight clearances, 12 inside 50s).
  • The victory returned Sydney to the top eight and meaningfully revived its finals prospects.
  • Carlton arrived with five wins from six but suffered a hit to top-four hopes despite Poppy Scholz’s three goals, with St Kilda next as Sydney prepares for Melbourne.