‘Not AFL standard’: Swans whacked after Lions loss

News.com.au - 15/03
The Swans’ second straight loss to start the new season left experts and fans alike all pointing to the same issue for the Harbour City club.

The Swans’ second straight loss to start the new season left experts and fans alike all pointing to the same issue for the Harbour City club.

Following their Opening Round defeat to Hawthorn, the Swans needed to rebound at the SCG in a huge match-up with a Brisbane Lions side that crushed their grand final dreams last year.

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It got off to a good start when Sydney kicked the first four goals of the game against a Lions outfit decimated by injuries.

But the premiers worked their way back into the contest and benefited from a regular issue from the Swans, simple, basic s...
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