We take a look at the key numbers behind Friday night’s clash between Sydney and Carlton under the SCG lights.
Head to Head
Played 221
Swans 88
Carlton 127
Draw 6
Last Five
R17, 2014, Sydney Swans 18.14 (122) d Carlton 7.9 (51) at the SCG
1SF, 2013, Sydney Swans 13.8 (86) d Carlton 8.14 (62) at ANZ Stadium
R14, 2013, Sydney Swans 8.17 (65) d Carlton 5.13 (43) at the SCG
R19, 2012, Sydney Swans 14.9 (93) d Carlton 10.11 (71) at Etihad Stadium
R13, 2011, Carlton 15.10 (100) d Sydney Swans 10.6 (66) at Etihad Stadium
Key Players
- In his past six matches against the Blues, Jarrad McVeigh has averaged 26 disposals, 10 contested possessions, four clearances and one goal.
- Dan Hannebery is averaging a career-high 31 disposals, 13 contested possessions, six clearances and five inside 50s per game this season.
- Troy Menzel finished with 15 disposals, a team-high six score involvements and a career-best four goals against Geelong last week.
Take Note
- Sydney has allowed the opposition to score from just one of 48 kick-ins since Round 5.
- The Swans have allowed their opposition to score from 17% of their centre clearances – ranked third in the competition.
- Carlton has lost the contested possession count in each of its past five games against the Swans, losing the count by 16 per game.
