Hawthorn Hawks v Sydney Swans

AFL 2024 round seven LIVE updates: Hawthorn Hawks v Sydney SwansAFL 2024 round seven LIVE updates: Star Hawk late out for clash with Swans at the MCGWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerBy Marnie VinallUpdated April 28, 2024 — 4.27pmfirst published at 3.29pmNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeLoadingKey postsHide key posts 4.27pmSydney get two moreErrol Gulden gave Sydney the lead back with a huge kick, 50 metres out, on the run. Then, Ollie Florent backed it up to extend out the margin further. Gulden was involved in that one, too, and has already racked up seven possessions and three score involvements.Sydney by 13.Sydney celebrate a goal.Credit: Getty 4.17pmIt’s an early arm wrestleHawthorn may be the underdogs against an in-form Sydney, but they are pressing hard and high up the ground, which has kept things tight early days.Logan McDonald kicked Sydney’s second goal of the day but it was quickly answered by Hawthorn’s Dylan Moore.Scores level at 13.Dylan Moore of the Hawks.Credit: Getty 4.13pmSwans open their goal accountSwans star Isaac Heeney broke away from stoppage to drive the ball towards the Sydney goal. There Sam Wicks scooped it up and slotted it through for Sydney’s first major of the afternoon. Cam Mackenzie then registered a minor score down the other hand to level the score.Scores level. 4.10pmHardwick kicks off the dayHawthorn’s Blake Hardwick has kicked the opening major of the game from a set shot to give the home side a good boost early. The opening five minutes of the match saw both sides be a bit fumbly, miss kicks and lack some cohesion.The Swans got the first score through a behind from Tom Papley. However, so far, the pressure has been good. Hawthorn lead by 5. 4.02pmAnd we’re offWe’re underway at the MCG for the Hawks and Swans clash.Can Hawthorn cause an upset or will Sydney will too strong? We’re about to find out. James Sicily of the Hawks.Credit: Getty 3.57pmBuddy thanks Hawks and SwansBy Peter RyanHawthorn and Sydney champion ‘Buddy’ Franklin, the guest of honour at the MCG on Sunday, spoke briefly at the Hawthorn president’s lunch on Sunday before he has an on ground interview at half-time.A source in the room said the recently retired great noted he didn’t love public speaking before thanking both clubs for his time there and said it was good to get back to Hawthorn training at Waverley on Saturday “where it all began”.He also noted his two chidren Tallulah and Rocky were in Hawthorn colours for the day.Franklin played 182 games for Hawthorn and 172 games for Sydney and kicked 1066 goals.Lance Franklin’s lap of honour at the SCG with wife Jesinta and their children.Credit: Getty Images 3.54pmSuns torch Eagles at homeGold Coast overcame a slow start at People First Stadium to pull away from West Coast in the second half and claim their fourth win this season.It was looking dicey there for a second for the Suns. They were up by just three points at half-time but then kicked 10 goals to five in the final two quarters. Eagle Jake Waterman continues to shine with a four-goal haul, while the Suns had eleven individual goalscorers, including Ben King with three.Gold Coast defeated West Coast 17.10 (112) to 12.3 (75).Brayden Fiorini of the Suns.Credit: Getty 3.29pmYour view: Who wins?Hawthorn will be searching for their second win of the season after dominating North Melbourne last weekend.Sydney, however, will be hunting their sixth win in seven games (after bowing to Richmond in round three). Plus, if they get enough of a percentage boost, the Swans could find themselves in second position on the ladder come nightfall.How do you see this one playing out? 3.19pmHawks make late changeMitch Lewis is a late out for Hawthorn, replaced by Max Ramsden, who is the sub.There are no late changes for Sydney with Braeden Campbell as the sub. 3.15pmG’afternoonGood afternoon, footy fans, and welcome to our live blog for Hawthorn v Sydney.The last game of round seven to close out what’s been an interesting week of football for Anzac Appeal round.It’s also an occasion for Hawks and Swans fans to farewell the great of the game in Buddy Franklin.So, let’s get to it, shall we?Most Viewed in SportLoadingBack to top For more: Elrisala website and for social networking, you can follow us on Facebook Source of information and images "brisbanetimes""