The Sydney Swans have made four changes for their Round 14 VFL clash with Footscray at Tramway Oval on Friday afternoon.
Swans fans will be treated to a double header, with the senior side to play the Western Bulldogs across the road at the SCG later that night.
In one of four changes, Captain Nick Shipley has been named to start in the midfield after he missed last week's win over Southport through injury.
AFL-listed players Tom Hanily, and Riley Bice have been named after featuring in the AFL side last week, while James Hose rounds out the changes.
Swans veteran Jake Lloyd and utility Oliver Florent come out of the team, after being named in the senior side team to take on the Western Bulldogs.
AFL-listed player Ben Paton will miss the match through injury, after he sustained a concussion in the VFL last week.
After kicking a goal on debut last week, QBE Sydney Swans Academy athlete Max King comes out of the side due to being unavailable for the match.
Jack Kluske, Jesse Dattoli, and Jack Buller (2 goals each), along with Caiden Cleary (31 disposals) and Corey Warner (1 goal and 19 disposals), will be players to watch after they recorded strong performances in Round 13 against the Southport Sharks.
Sydney fans are encouraged to arrive early to support the team, ahead of the AFL match at the SCG.
The VFL will kick off at Tramway Oval at 2.05pm.
VFL Round 14
Sydney Swans v Footscray Bulldogs - Tramway Oval
Friday, June 27, 2.05pm
| Backs | Patrick Snell | Will Green | Riak Andrew |
| Half Backs | Riley Bice | Caleb Mitchell | Blake Leidler |
| Centreline | Nick Shipley | Ben Edwards | Indhi Kirk |
| Half Forwards | Corey Warner | Ned Bowman | Jesse Dattoli |
| Forwards | Jack Buller | Joel Hamling | Tom Hanily |
| Followers | Caiden Cleary | Peter Ladhams | James Tidemann |
| Interchange | James Hose | Jack Kluske | Angus Hanrahan |
| Matt Lloyd | Max Geddes | ||
| Emergency | Oscar Davis | Pierce Roseby | Jordan Endemann |
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.
