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2026 Toyota AFL Premiership
Essendon v Sydney Swans
Round 23 •
76 11.10
Full Time
112 17.10
Swans Won By 36
MCG,  Melbourne  • Wurundjeri

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  • 09:48

    Full post-match, R23: Swans

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 23’s match against Essendon

    AFL

  • Swans fend off gritty Bombers, lock in top two

    Sydney has locked in 2nd place on the AFL ladder with a solid 36-point win over Essendon at the MCG.

    AFL
    Match Report
  • 08:18

    Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

    The Bombers and Swans clash in round 23 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 00:20

    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round 23 win

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  • 01:01

    ‘Watch the Swans stars fly’: Warner wreaking havoc with three-goal term

    Chad Warner slots three slick majors in the first quarter to continue Sydney’s sizzling start

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  • 00:57

    Charlie in Coleman Medal mood with blistering three-goal start

    Charlie Curnow kicks three goals in the first five minutes of the match as he eyes a big day out at the 'G

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  • Swans relishing opportunity to play in front of Melbourne fans

    Sydney Swans head coach Dean Cox says the red and white are bouyed about their return to the MCG this weekend.

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  • AFL TEAM: Cox makes two changes to take on Essendon

    View the team to face Essendon as we head to the MCG this Sunday afternoon.

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  • Round 23 Tipping, presented by bitcoin.com.au

    Get your tips in before AFL Round 23 gets underway and don’t forget to join the AFLW Tipping Competition this season.

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    1. 09:48

      Full post-match, R23: Swans

      Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 23’s match against Essendon

      AFL

    2. Swans fend off gritty Bombers, lock in top two

      Sydney has locked in 2nd place on the AFL ladder with a solid 36-point win over Essendon at the MCG.

      AFL
      Match Report
    3. 08:18

      Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

      The Bombers and Swans clash in round 23 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

      AFL
    4. 00:20

      Team Song: Sydney

      Watch the Swans celebrate their round 23 win

      AFL
    5. 01:01

      ‘Watch the Swans stars fly’: Warner wreaking havoc with three-goal term

      Chad Warner slots three slick majors in the first quarter to continue Sydney’s sizzling start

      AFL
    6. 00:57

      Charlie in Coleman Medal mood with blistering three-goal start

      Charlie Curnow kicks three goals in the first five minutes of the match as he eyes a big day out at the 'G

      AFL
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      AFL 2026 Round 23 - Essendon v Sydney

      AFL 2026 Round 23 - Essendon v Sydney

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    8. Swans relishing opportunity to play in front of Melbourne fans

      Sydney Swans head coach Dean Cox says the red and white are bouyed about their return to the MCG this weekend.

      AFL
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    9. AFL TEAM: Cox makes two changes to take on Essendon

      View the team to face Essendon as we head to the MCG this Sunday afternoon.

      AFL
      Team Selection

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    The Sydney Swans acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country across all the lands on which we operate and play our great game. Elders are the knowledge keepers of our culture, stories, dance and song lines, and we respectfully acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.