Round 14 is almost here with the next set of byes giving Collingwood, Sydney, Richmond and the Gold Coast Suns a well earned break. That means just six games will take place this weekend.
Kicking off Round 14 is St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Before two top eight clashes, Hawthorn and the Adelaide Crows on Friday night, and the Brisbane Lions and GWS Giants on Saturday afternoon highlights of the weekend.
Lachlan McKirdy is taking a risk by going against the grain and tipping the Giants. Meanwhile Hawthorn and Brisbane are the clear favourites to win. John Longmire is backing Port Adelaide against a strong Melbourne Demons outfit while Lucy the Great Dane is also taking a risk with the West Coast Eagles.
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ROUND 14 TIPS
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John Longmire:
Longmire took over the role of Sydney Swans senior coach in 2011, leading the red and white to 11 finals appearances and five Grand Finals. The club's longest-serving coach was part of the team to deliver the drought-breaking 2005 premiership, after joining the club as assistant coach in 2002. He played 200 games for North Melbourne, kicked 511 goals between 1988 to 1999 and appeared in the 1999 premiership-winning side.
Meg Lanning:
Meg Lanning became a household name in women's cricket when she was named the youngest ever captain of the national team. She is currently the longest-serving captain and is ranked the number one batter for T20 International cricket. Lanning also serves as a proud Sydney Swans ambassador.
True Bloods Podcast:
Hosted by David Baxter and Madison Clarke, the True Bloods Podcast is the number one independent Sydney Swans Fan podcast, run by supporters, for supporters. In late 2024 the podcast reached an impressive milestone with 200 episodes since its inception at the start of the 2018 season.
Lachlan McKirdy:
Lachlan McKirdy is an AFL reporter for The Daily Telegraph and CODE Sports based in Sydney. He has been following footy for as long as he can remember and backs himself to at least get one game right each weekend (even in the bye rounds). A sports journalist in various capacities for nearly 10 years, he has also worked with the International Olympic Committee and Sporting News.
Lucy:
Lucy the Great Dane spends her weekends parading around the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney – doing laps around her home ground - the SCG. Loves a walk in Centennial Park, chasing the Sherrin – the bigger the better - and eats a LOT, much like our Coach, ‘Horse’. Born in South Melbourne but recently re-located to the Harbour City. Favourite player is Great Dane Rampe.
