We take a look at the key numbers behind Saturday afternoon’s clash between Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Head to Head
Played 154
Sydney 76
Western Bulldogs 77
Draw 1
Last Five
R22, 2014, Sydney Swans 20.10 (130) d Western Bulldogs 9.13 (67) at Etihad Stadium
R19, 2013, Sydney Swans 21.8 (134) d Western Bulldogs 15.9 (99) at Etihad Stadium
R21, 2012, Sydney Swans 26.11 (167) d Western Bulldogs 13.7 (85) at Etihad Stadium
R10, 2012, Sydney Swans 20.12 (132) d Western Bulldogs 5.10 (40) at the SCG
R18, 2011, Sydney Swans 16.18 (114) d Western Bulldogs 11.9 (75) at the SCG
Key Players
- In his last five matches against the Bulldogs, Kieren Jack has averaged 30 disposals, 14 contested possessions, nine clearances, eighth inside 50s and one goal.
- In his last seven matches away from home, Jack Macraehas averaged 29 disposals, 20 uncontested possessions and three inside 50s.
- Sam Reidrecorded a career-high 22 disposals last week against the Dockers. He also took 11 marks – an equal-career high.
Take Note
- The Swans have dominated the Western Bulldogs recently, winning the past six contests. The Dogs' last win was their thrilling semi-final victory by five points in 2010.
- Sydney has won the inside 50 count in five of its past six games against the Bulldogs – winning the count by 10 per game in this time.
- The Bulldogs have used the boundary 57% of the time when coming out of the defensive 50 – the fourth-highest percentage in the competition
