Sydney Swans AFLW senior coach Colin O'Riordan has confirmed his red and white line up for the Round 8 clash against top-of-the-table North Melbourne at Arden Street Oval, Melbourne on Sunday, October 4.

With a 6-1 start to the season, O'Riordan has named an unchanged line up from his side that came away 14-point victors over the Brisbane Lions at Henson Park last week.

However O'Riordan has still said the focus in on continual improvement.

"I think it's the first time this year we haven't had any changes. So it's nice to go into a go into a game with an unchanged team," O'Riordan said.

"There is still plenty to work on from the Brisbane game, but it's nice to have a bit of stability.

"It's [improvement] been our number one focus. We want to develop every player on our list and continue to develop as a team. And that's all we talk about from week to week," O'Riordan added.

"We review games based on our standard and what we want to achieve. But the main focus has always been development, and will always be." 

The Swans and Kangaroos have both excelled thus far in the 2026 season with six wins and one loss to their record, with the red and white aspiring for a first-ever win against the Kangaroos on Sunday.  

"North Melbourne have been the benchmark for a large number of years since they've been in the competition really. They're a really good side," O'Riordan said. 

"Their ability to outnumber the contest is as good as anyone in the competition, their pressure is good, their ball movement's good. So for us, it's just trying to get on top in a few areas that we've identified.

"If we can do that and put our best foot forward, you never know what can happen so that's the main focus for us - trying to get on top in a few areas that we've identified during the week."

Vice-captain Cynthia Hamilton will mark game number 50 this Sunday in what is an important milestone for the 22-year-old and the wider AFLW program. Hamilton will become the first player to reach the career milestone, having played all 50 in the red and white.  

"It's a special milestone for a special player. Her energy she brings to the group, her first year as vice-captain, it's absolutely infectious," O'Riordan said. 

"She's someone we love, love, love being a part of our program. The presence she plays with on the field and the way she helps her teammates in every single aspect is a credit to her."