#ISTANDWITHADAM
The man himself was missing, but the presence of Adam Goodes loomed large at the SCG. Fans who arrived at the ground early were given shirts with his famous number 37 emblazoned on them, there were signs everywhere and the team's banner has just one word on it - RESPECT. The big screen counted down to the first bounce with a video highlights reel of the dual Brownlow medallist, while the fans cheered for a solid minute. Flyers encouraged the crowd to 'Turn your back on racism', while in the third quarter at the seven-minute mark, the crowd rose as one in tribute to their hero, and a chant of 'Goodesy, Goodesy' rang out around the ground. It's a pity Goodes wasn't up to playing this weekend, he would have been pretty chuffed with what he saw.
Lewis Jetta shows off some new moves
The speedster's indigenous dance last week in Perth was borne out of frustration and support of a mate, and was a line in the sand moment which led to the footy world finally making a stand to support Adam Goodes. Given the intense build-up to the match it was only fitting that Jetta booted the opening goal of the game in the first minute of play. Only the West Aussie could tell you what it was, but this goal celebration looked pretty slick and wouldn't have been out of place on the set of Saturday Night Fever. The man can move.
Kurt Tippett finally faces his former side
His move from the Crows caused plenty of controversy but it's taken until round 18 in his third season with the Swans for Tippett to face the club he left, and the big man certainly made the most of it. The 28-year-old returned from a week off with a broken hand and couldn't have hoped for a better night. Tippett kicked three goals in the first quarter and should have finished with a handful for the game but for some poor finishing in the final term, and finished with 19 possessions and 25 hit-outs. Given the time that's passed since his departure from the Crows there wasn't much heat between Tippett and his former teammates, but there's no doubt he would have enjoyed it, especially given the criticism he's copped about his on-field output since joining the Swans.
When is a goal not a goal?
The Crows had a tough night against the Swans, and the man in charge of the goal review system didn't help them in the third quarter. Down by 43 points, Matthew Wright looked to have sharked one on the goal line after the Swans' defence tried to punch the ball through for a rushed behind, but the video reviewer thought otherwise. The goal umpire rightfully went upstairs to have it checked and despite a replay showing Wright got boot to ball, it was ruled an umpire's call, which meant it was a Crows behind. It mattered little to the result but if the umpires can't get these decisions right, it might be time to review the review system. Imagine a Grand Final being decided by a replay gone wrong?
If only our test batsmen could rack up these sorts of numbers
The Swans destroyed the Crows on the possession count. The home side lost the contested ball, but had 128 more possessions, and won the uncontested ball 345-208. Dan Hannebery led the way with 40 touches and three goals, while Jarrad McVeigh, Josh Kennedy, Tom Mitchell and Luke Parker all had 30-plus. Defender Dane Rampe also got in on the action with 32 possessions and 12 marks running off half-back. With numbers like that the Crows were never a chance in Sydney, and the powerful display showed the Swans certainly can't be written off in season 2015.
