SUMMARY
The Suns have very little to play for but the Swans know their double chance could disappear if they don't take care of the visitors. The number of players on Gold Coast's injury list could just about fill a second side but the Suns will want to finish a horror season on a positive note and knocking off the Swans is a massive incentive. That looks an impossible task on paper but you never know what could happen if the Swans already have their eyes on the finals. The home side will be ecstatic if they can get through injury-free with a comfortable win.
WHERE AND WHEN: SCG, Saturday 7.20pm AEST
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PAST FIVE TIMES
R10, 2015, Sydney Swans 13.15 (93) d Gold Coast 5.11 (41) at Metricon Stadium
R12, 2014, Sydney Swans 17.7 (109) d Gold Coast 10.14 (74) at Metricon Stadium
R2, 2013, Sydney Swans 17.12 (114) d Gold Coast 11.7 (73) at the SCG
R18, 2012, Sydney Swans 19.12 (126) d Gold Coast 8.6 (54) at Metricon Stadium
R16, 2011, Sydney Swans 15.16 (106) d Gold Coast 4.12 (36) at Metricon Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Suns managed only two first half goals in round 10 and the game was virtually over at half-time with the Swans leading by 44 points. Dan Hannebery starred with 42 disposals.
2. The Swans remain undefeated against Gold Coast in five clashes; three of their wins have been by more than 50 points and two have been by 70 or more.
3. John Longmire's men continue to be a strong uncontested possession side; they're ranked second in the League averaging 253 per game, while they're ranked first for handballs with 184.7 per game.
4. The Swans have won five of seven games so far at the SCG in 2015 and since the start of 2014 have lost only three times from 15 games.
5. The Suns have gone backwards in 2015, winning six fewer games than 2014; their scoring has dropped away also; 74 points per game down from 87 in 2015.
6. The AFL's Official Player Ratings show just how big the gulf is between these two sides. The Swans have six players inside the top 50 in Josh Kennedy (eighth), Lance Franklin (11th), Luke Parker (37th), Dan Hannebery (44th), Kieren Jack (44th) and Jarrad McVeigh (49th). The Suns have just one, with injured skipper Gary Ablett ranked 31st.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR…
Nick Malceski. It hasn't exactly been a dream move to the sunny Gold Coast for the 2012 premiership Swan, who has struggled for form and fitness and played just 15 games in 2015. The 31-year-old has averaged just 16 possessions per game – down from 23 last season – and will meet his former side for the first time in the last game of the year.
PREDICTION: Sydney Swans by 77 points.
