NSW/ACT Notebook: Round 8 Review

Sydney Swans 15.17 (107) def. Hawthorn 13.10 (88)
 
The Swans made a Friday night statement as Buddy Franklin got to taste success against his old side.
 
The home side got off to the better start, earning an 18-point quarter time lead. However, accuracy was an issue – they were 4.8 with Franklin beginning a streak of seven behinds without a goal.
 
Hawthorn pushed and by late in the third term had the lead, setting up a tense final quarter.
 
When the game was there to be won, Franklin finally found his touch, booting a set shot and another around the body as he was being tackles in the space of a couple of minutes.
 
Sydney would end up 19-point winners, helped by dominance in tackles (85-54) and inside 50s (65-48).
 
Dan Hannebery (40 disposals, nine inside 50s, one goal) was a standout. Josh Kennedy had  36 disposals and 11 tackles. Up forward, Kurt Tippett kicked four goals.
 
Luke Parker and Jarrad McVeigh also continued their good form.
 
For the Hawks, Jarrad Roughead and Luke Breust had three goals each.
 
Sydney next face Essendon at Etihad Stadium.
 
West Coast Eagles 30.8 (188) def. GWS GIANTS 12.5 (77)
 
The GIANTS have endured another tough trip out west, losing to the West Coast Eagles by 111 points.
 
Eagle forward Josh Kennedy was the headline act, amassing 11 goals straight to break out of his major form slump in the early rounds.
 
The GIANTS held their ground early but late goals pushed the quarter time deficit to four goals. From there, the Eagles gradually added to their buffer.
 
Inside 50s showed a glaring difference between the sides, the Eagles going forward 67 times compared to the GIANTS’ 27 times.
 
Hitouts were also an issue as the GIANTS went up against Dean Cox and Nic Naitanui, who combined for 51 hitouts to 29.
 
Callan Ward was best afield for GWS with 29 disposals and eight clearances. Adam Tomlinson took ten marks with his 19 disposals and a goal.
 
Devon Smith and Will Hoskin-Elliot had two goals each, the only multiple goal kickers in orange.
 
Matt Priddis was West Coast’s best behind Kennedy with 26 disposals, 13 clearances and a goal.
 
The GIANTS now have the bye.
 
NSW/ACT Notes

Kurt Aylett (Leeton) made his long-awaited Essendon debut on Saturday night in the win over the Brisbane Lions. He amassed seven disposals and three marks in just over a quarter of football.
 
Kieren Jack (Pennant Hills) had 29 touches, 10 inside 50s and a goal for the Swans. Jarrad McVeigh (Pennant Hills) had 25 touches at 80 percent efficiency plus a goal.
 
Craig Bird (Nelson Bay) had 23 disposals and a goal. Ben McGlynn (Wentworth) had seven tackles and seven clearances.
 
Dane Rampe (UNSW-ES Bulldogs) took five marks and had four one-percenters.
 
Taylor Duryea (Wahgunyah) impressed for Hawthorn with 20 disposals at 95 percent efficiency plus a goal. Will Langford (East Sydney) had a quality game too with 23 disposals and five tackles.
 
Isaac Smith (Temora) had 22 touches. Luke Breust (Temora) had three goals and five marks.
 
Matt Suckling (Wagga Tigers) had 14 touches and a goal.
 
Lenny Hayes (Pennant Hills) had 30 disposals and 11 clearances for St Kilda in their loss to Carlton. Adam Schneider (Osborne) had 26 disposals and a goal.
 
Josh Bruce (Eastlake) took eight marks and had five one-percenters.
 
Sam Rowe (North Albury) had six marks and nine one-percenters for the Blues.
 
Jason Tutt (Ainslie) had a career-high eight tackles along with a goal for the Western Bulldogs in their win over Melbourne.
 
Daniel Cross (Albury) had 23 touches and a goal for the Dees. Dean Terlich (Osborne) was subbed off due to a concussion.
 
NEAFL (Round 7)
 
Sydney Swans 14.16 (100) def. UWS GIANTS 3.7 (25)
Southport 12.11 (83) def. Brisbane Lions 7.8 (50)
Eastlake 8.9 (57) def. by Hills Eagles 12.15 (87)
Sydney University 14.16 (100) def. Queanbeyan 14.8 (92)
Aspley 24.15 (159) def. NT Thunder 4.10 (34)
Belconnen 9.7 (61) def. Ainslie 13.13 (91)
Gold Coast Suns, Redland – bye