48 points (12 wins, five losses) 115.9 per cent

The Swans appeared to regain their mojo with an emphatic win over the Crows at the SCG on Saturday evening and on that form a 5-0 finish to the home and away season is possible. A top two berth would rely on West Coast losing twice and the Hawks losing at least once. Still, that scenario is plausible, so expect the Swans to press hard from here. Saturday night at the Cattery should be a beauty, particularly if Adam Goodes returns. It is also one of the few grounds where Lance Franklin has yet to play an AFL game.

The run home:
Rd 19: Geelong at Simonds Stadium
Rd 20: Collingwood at the SCG
Rd 21: GWS at Spotless Stadium
Rd 22: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Rd 23: Gold Coast at the SCG 

The coach says:

“We had a couple of week’s playing some average footy to say the least and it has obviously been a challenging week for the football club. I am really pleased and proud on how the football club has handled itself this week.”Longmire post match – Saturday, August 1