Round 3: Sydney Swans v GWS Giants
Saturday 7 April, 7.25pm
SCG  

The Sydney Swans host cross-town rivals GWS Giants at the SCG tonight for Sydney Derby XIV.

SYDNEY DERBY HISTORY
The Swans and Giants will meet for the 14^th time tonight, with the Swans winning nine Derbies so far and GWS four. Previous results between the two clubs are as follows:

R17, 2017, Sydney Swans 14.12 (96) d GWS 12.11 (83) at Spotless Stadium

R5, 2017, GWS 15.15 (105) d Sydney Swans 9.9 (63) at the SCG
2QF, 2016, GWS 12.19 (91) d Sydney Swans 7.13 (55) at Stadium Australia

R12, 2016, GWS 15.15 (105) d Sydney Swans 9.9 (63) at Spotless Stadium

R3, 2016, Sydney Swans 14.9 (93) d GWS 10.8 (68) at the SCG

R21, 2015, Sydney Swans 20.13 (133) d GWS 6.8 (44) at Spotless Stadium

R3, 2015, Sydney Swans 16.15 (111) d GWS 12.18 (90) at the SCG

Rd15, 2014 Sydney Swans 15.16 (106) d GWS 8.12 (60) at the SCG

Rd1, 2014 GWS 15.9 (99) d Sydney Swans 9.13 (67) at Spotless Stadium

Rd16, 2013 Sydney Swans 24.27 (171) d GWS 5.12 (42) at the SCG

Rd1, 2013 Sydney Swans 16.10 (106) d GWS 11.10 (76) at Stadium Australia

Rd 14, 2012 Sydney Swans 19.18 (132) d GWS 5.8 (38) at Stadium Australia

Rd 1, 2012 Sydney Swans 14.16 (100) d GWS 5.7 (37) at Stadium Australia

BRETT KIRK MEDAL
The player judged best on ground in Sydney Derby XIV will be awarded the Brett Kirk Medal, named after the former Sydney Swans captain and now assistant coach.

Previous winners of the Brett Kirk Medal include:
2012 – Josh Kennedy (Sydney) and Kieren Jack (Sydney)
2013 – Kieren Jack (Sydney) and Nick Malceski (Sydney)
2014 – Callan Ward (GWS) and Kieren Jack (Sydney)
2015 – Dan Hannebery (Sydney) and Josh Kennedy (Sydney)
2016 – Luke Parker (Sydney) and Heath Shaw (GWS)
2017 – Shane Mumford (GWS) and joint winners Lance Franklin (Sydney) / Callan Ward (GWS)

OTHER DERBY FACTS
Most Games: Sydney duo Josh Kennedy and Heath Grundy as well as GWS skipper Callan Ward are the only players to have played in all Sydney Derbies so far.

Most Goals: Sydney forward Lance Franklin has kicked a Sydney Derby high 24 goals (from 8 games), while GWS forward Jeremy Cameron has kicked 23 goals (from 11 games). 

WHITE RIBBON CUP
The Swans and Giants will play for the White Ribbon Cup tonight. White Ribbon is an organisation that is working to prevent violence against women. For more information on White Ribbon, please click here.

LANCE FRANKLIN – MOST CAREER GOALS
Franklin needs two goals to catch Peter McKenna (874 goals for Collingwood and Carlton) in ninth spot for most goals in VFL/AFL history. The leading goalkickers in history are: Tony Lockett (1360 goals for St Kilda and the Sydney Swans), Gordon Coventry (1299 goals for Collingwood), Jason Dunstall (1254 goals for Hawthorn), Doug Wade (1057 goals for Geelong and North Melbourne), Gary Ablett senior (1030 goals for Hawthorn and Geelong), Jack Titus (970 goals for Richmond), Matthew Lloyd (926 goals for Essendon), Leigh Matthews(915 goals for Hawthorn), Peter McKenna (874 goals for Collingwood and Carlton), Lance Franklin (868 goals for Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans).

LANCE FRANKLIN – AFL LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Franklin is due to qualify for AFL Life membership with his 300th official game since his debut in 2005, comprising 273 premiership games for Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans, 24 pre-season games, one International Rules Test and one State of Origin game.

JARRAD McVEIGH – MOST CLUB GAMES
McVeigh is set to join Michael O’Loughlin in equal third position for most games in club history. The most games for South Melbourne/Sydney Swans are Adam Goodes (372 games, 1999-2015), Jude Bolton (325 games, 1999-2013) Michael O’Loughlin (303 games, 1995-2009) and Jarrad McVeigh (302 games, 2004 – current). 

TEAM
The Swans have made one change to their side to face GWS tonight, with Sam Reid replacing Robbie Fox. For the Swans’ Round 3 team, please click here.

SWANS360⁰ – MADE POSSIBLE BY QBE
Supporters are encouraged to drop by the QBE Fan Zone on Driver Avenue on their way into the ground to check out Swans360⁰ – a virtual reality experience like no other, made possible by QBE. Re-live Sydney’s epic Round 14 victory over the Bombers last year in this immersive 360 degree virtual reality experience.  

MATCH-DAY PARTNER
Tonight’s match-day partner is The Star.  

AROUND THE GROUND
There is plenty happening around the ground tonight including the Volkswagen Fan Zone, Swans Fan Dome including the Citi Spin2Win wheel, face painting plus much more. Arrive early to get involved.

SOCIAL MEDIA
The match can be followed live on the Sydney Swans’ social media platforms:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

MEMBERSHIP
The Swans membership tally stands at 56,770. Get behind the team this season by signing up as a member today. Visit membership.sydneyswans.com.au.