We take a look at the key numbers behind Saturday night’s clash between Sydney Swans and Geelong at ANZ Stadium.
Head to Head
Played 215
Swans 96
Geelong 119
Draw 0
Last Five
R11, 2014, Sydney 22.16 (148) d Geelong 5.8 (38) at the SCG
R22, 2013, Geelong 13.14 (92) d Sydney Swans 7.6 (48) at Simonds Stadium
R4, 2013, Geelong 19.10 (124) d Sydney Swans 16.7 (103) at the SCG
R23, 2012, Geelong 17.10 (112) d Sydney Swans 11.12 (78) at Simonds Stadium
R13, 2012, Sydney Swans 12.8 (80) d Geelong 11.8 (74) at the SCG
Key Players
- In his past six matches against the Cats, Jarrad McVeigh has averaged 26 disposals, 10 contested possessions, four clearances and four inside 50s.
- Dan Hannebery has gained 409 metres per game this season – the most of any player at the club.
- In his past seven games against the Swans, Joel Selwood has averaged 26 disposals, 15 contested possessions, six clearances and seven tackles per game.
Take Note
- The Swans' defeat of Geelong in 2014 was their first over the Cats since 2012, and the 110-point margin was their greatest win over the Cats, passing their 109-point win in 1933. They haven’t won two in a row over the Cats since 2011-12.
- The teams last played at ANZ Stadium in round 18, 2010 with Geelong winning by 53 points. In total, there has been four matches between these teams at ANZ, with three wins to the Cats.
- Since Round 3, the Swans have laid 78 tackles per game – the second-most of any side in the competition.
