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Swans Keep Finals Hopes Alive With 19-Point Win Over Port Adelaide

A masterclass from Isaac Heeney following Errol Gulden’s season return overcame sloppy finishing to secure victory.

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Overview

  • The Swans triumphed 9.17 (71) to 7.10 (52) at Adelaide Oval, climbing to 11th with six wins and eight losses.
  • Inaccurate finishing saw Sydney manage just 9 goals from 26 scoring shots, highlighted by Joel Amartey’s 0.6 return.
  • Isaac Heeney and Will Hayward were instrumental with Heeney’s 29-disposal midfield dominance and Hayward’s three-goal burst.
  • Errol Gulden marked his season return with 18 disposals and an equal team-high five tackles.
  • Port Adelaide’s attack lacked a multiple goal-scorer, prompting coach Ken Hinkley to concede his side was below its best.