The Sydney Swans have made five changes for their Round 11 VFL clash with Richmond at Holm Park Recreation Reserve on Saturday morning. 

Experienced defender Robbie Fox is set to play his first game this season, playing modified minutes as he returns from a calf injury.

AFL-listed players Joel Hamling, Caleb Mitchell and Caiden Cleary have been named after featuring in the AFL side last week, and VFL-listed player Caleb McDonald has also been added to the side after he missed last weekend's game through injury. 

Sydney will be without forward Tom Hanily and defender Harry Cunningham, their form in the VFL last week earning them selection in the senior side, while VFL-listed players Willem Smit and Jordan Endemann have been omitted. 

Young Swans Ned Bowman and Jesse Dattoli have been named, while Blake Leidler, Ollie Florent, Jack Buller, Ben Paton, Patrick Snell, Will Green and Indhi Kirk round out the AFL-listed players set to run out for the Swans.

Captain Nic Shipley had been named in the starting midfield, as he continues to lead from the front, the 25-year-old coming off 19 touches and a game-high 10 tackles against Casey last week.

Jack Kluske and Dattoli (three goals each), along with Angus Hanrahan (21) and Florent (22), will be players to watch after they recorded strong performances in Round 10. 

The VFL will kick off at Holm Park Recreation Reserve at 11.05am, ahead of the AFL match at the MCG in the afternoon.

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VFL Round 11

Richmond v Sydney Swans - Holm Park Recreation Reserve

Saturday, June 7, 11.05am

Live streaming and broadcast

All matches in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW seasons will again be live streamed free via the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL/W App. In a first, all VFL and VFLW matches will feature commentary this season. The Seven Network will continue to broadcast one Smithy’s VFL game live and free on Channel 7 in Victoria and on 7Plus nationally most weeks of the season.

Ticketing

Where Smithy’s VFL matches are ticketed, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free. Some venues don't charge for entry including Tramway Oval. AFL ticketing prices apply for VFL matches played as curtain-raisers and curtain-closers to AFL matches.

Live scoring and stats

Live scoring and stats for all Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW matches will be available via the match centre on the AFL website, AFL Live Official App and VFL/W app.