Senior coach Dean Cox has made two changes ahead of our Sunday afternoon clash at the SCG. 

Lewis Melican has been named in the side, for his first senior game since Round 4. 

He replaces Tom McCartin in the backline after it was announced he would be sidelined for several weeks with a knee injury.

Speaking to Sydney Swans Media, Cox said Melican has shown enough in the VFL to earn a recall.

"First of all, he had to get his body right, make sure that was clear and then play some really consistent football which is system-based, defend hard and then provide something he can attack as well," Cox said.

"And he's done that the past couple of weeks so excited to have him back."

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Will Edwards who made his AFL debut against the Western Bulldogs last Thursday has also been named down back.

Meanwhile, Isaac Heeney has been confirmed to return against the Dees after being a late out due to a tight calf last week. 

Cox said Heeney would provide the team a boost for the clash against the fourth placed Demons.

"It's great having him back, obviously, he was close last week, slight calf, couldn't quite get it up, get to the start line but, he's been in unbelievable form all year and really excited to have him back." Cox said.

Harry Cunningham has been omitted, while Peter Ladhams and Hayden McLean move from the extended bench to the emergency list. 

Sydney Swans v Narrm

Round 8

SCG, Sydney • NSW

Brodie Grundy is set to play his 250th career game when the team runs out against his old side on Sunday afternoon. Grundy played 177 games for Collingwood, 17 for Melbourne and will notch 56 games in the red and white.

The ruckman is highly decorated as Collingwood's Best and Fairest in 2018 and 2019 - named All Australian in both years - and in 2025 was awarded the Paul Kelly Players' Player Award and Adam Goodes Trophy for Runner Up in the Club Champion. 

Round 8 marks our first Sunday afternoon clash of the 2026 season making it the perfect day out for the whole family. Head to the Sellers & Colless Center - Sydney Swans HQ - early to enjoy plenty of entertainment for little and big kids alike. Find out what's on, HERE.