The Sydney Swans VFL side is set to take on the GWS Giants on Friday afternoon, as a curtain raiser to the AFL Derby at Engie Stadium.
Sydney VFL head coach Jarred McVeigh has made six changes to the side which beat North Melbourne last weekend.
The team will be bolstered by the return of Taylor Adams, who will make his return from a hamstring injury, alongside fellow AFL-listed players Peter Ladhams and Riley Bice, who return after stints in the AFL.
VFL-listed players Tom Forrest, Ben Edwards, Oscar Davies (all omitted) and Matt Lloyd (unavailable) make way for Lachie Carmichael, Noah Chamberlin and QBE Sydney Swans Academy athlete Harry Kyle, who will make his VFL debut.
Tall Aaron Francis comes out of the side after earning a recall to the senior side this week, while Riak Andrew will miss the match through suspension.
The fourth-placed Giants come into the match off a 48-point win over Essendon, while the Swans will be hoping to build on their 11-point victory over the Kangaroos.
The VFL match against the GWS Giants gets underway at 3.35pm at Engie Stadium.
Round 18
GWS Giants v Sydney Swans - Engie Stadium
Friday, July 25, 3.35pm
| Backs | Caleb Mitchell | Patrick Snell | Harry Kyle |
| Half Backs | Ned Bowman | Blake Leidler | Ben Paton |
| Centreline | Indhi Kirk | Ollie Florent | Taylor Adams |
| Half Forwards | Jesse Dattoli | Robbie Fox | Tom Hanily |
| Forwards | Max King | Jack Kluske | Peter Ladhams |
| Followers | Will Green | Caiden Cleary | Corey Warner |
| Interchange | Kaiden McNamara | Nick Shipley | Riley Bice |
| Noah Chamberlain | Lachie Carmichael | ||
| Emergency | Ben Edwards | Oscar Davies | Byron Laws |
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.
