Swans with a goal right out of the gate, Martin in the Blues lineup gives them diversity across the forward arc. Eddie with some magic from the boundary, the Swans up by a goal at the 1st break though, after trailing most of the quarter. The umpires gifting the Blues 2 consecutive goals early in the 2nd, Buddy on-song despite the umps harsh play-on calls on his run-up. All the best players for each team having influence, Heeney involved in everything forward. The Swans take the lead in the last, with cleaner disposal and kick on to win by 22 points. The clearances even, but the Swans with much more disposal and +29 tackles, with 14 more inside 50's, though the same amount of scoring shots. The Swans marking more and accurate on goal, while McKay had his troubles for the Blues. Heeney best afield, with 20 kicks and 14 marks, 3 contested, 6 inside 50's, 562 metres gained, 3 goals and 2 assists. Cripps 27 disposals, 2 contested marks, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 6 tackles, 6 intercepts, 528 metres gained and 3 goals for the Blues. Parker 23 disposals, 8 clearances, 6 inside 50's, 6 tackles, a goal and 3 assists. Buddy and Cunningham also among the best.
3. (Syd) I. Heeney, 2. (Carl) P. Cripps, 1. (Syd) L. Parker.
3. (Syd) I. Heeney, 2. (Carl) P. Cripps, 1. (Syd) L. Parker.