EIGHT goals from Xavier Richards in the Sydney Swans' reserves team win against Gold Coast on Saturday has put him in line for a berth at AFL level.

The brother of Ted was moved forward from the backline a little more than a month ago and has kicked 26 goals from six games.

He also racked up 25 disposals and 13 marks in a performance that impressed coach Rhyce Shaw.

"He played a super game. Can't do much better than that," Shaw told AFL.com.au.

"His foray forward has really worked for him.

"He's playing some really good footy down there and hopefully he can continue it, because he might find himself in the seniors fairly shortly if he keeps up that form."

The 23-year-old's willingness to run hard has impressed Shaw.

"He's getting a lot of outlet kicks from our defence, which is his strength too, because he's so quick. He works really hard up and down the ground," Shaw said.

Ted Richards has spent time in attack for the senior team over the last two weeks. The idea of the siblings joining forces up forward in the AFL amused Shaw.

"It'd be really interesting, wouldn't it?"

Isaac Heeney notched 29 disposals and slotted two goals, largely in a midfield role. He was managed for the clash against Geelong in round 16 before returning through the NEAFL.

"He played really well. A bit slow early, just getting up to speed in the game, especially having the week off," Shaw said.

"He worked his way into it and really got going in the third quarter."

It is the 20-year-old's second season and Shaw said Heeney would be better off after having the break.

"He's had a few niggles here and there. He got a good run under his belt and hopefully put his hand up to go back to senior footy, which I think he did," Shaw said.