Sydney Swans Crumble as Crows Soar in 90-Point Demolition
Wow, what a brutal night it was at the SCG. You’d expect a club celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its historic 2005 premiership to rise to the occasion—but instead, the Sydney Swans put on a performance that coach Dean Cox didn’t hesitate to call “unacceptable and embarrassing.” On a night meant to honour champions like Adam Goodes, Barry Hall and Jude Bolton, the current Swans were completely outplayed by a fired-up Adelaide Crows side, who stormed to a staggering 90-point victory.
Right from the bounce, Adelaide brought the pressure—and Sydney simply couldn’t handle it. After an opening goal by Hayden McLean gave the home fans a flicker of hope, the Swans were steamrolled by a devastating seven-goal second quarter from the Crows. By halftime, Sydney had managed just one goal, while Adelaide had racked up 12 unanswered majors. It was a demolition that silenced the SCG and turned a celebration into a wake.
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Cox didn’t mince words post-match. With legends of the club in the stands and a packed crowd hoping for magic, he called the performance far from the "desperate, ruthless" football that made the 2005 Swans champions. Instead, what we saw was ill-discipline, panic under pressure, and wasted possession. Despite leading the Crows in clearances and contested possessions, Sydney gave away costly 50-metre penalties and lacked composure.
And yet, Cox isn’t ready to give up. “There’s going to be some tough sessions,” he warned, signaling that change won’t come easy—but it will come. “If they’re willing to do the work, they’ll be fine,” he added, still holding belief in the squad’s ability to turn their season around.
Meanwhile, Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks—himself a former Swan—could finally celebrate a win over his old club. He praised the evenness of the team’s effort, where every player contributed and the Crows’ famed forward line clicked beautifully. Their underrated backline also deserves kudos, restricting Sydney to just five goals for the entire game.
There was one bright moment—seeing Adam Goodes back at the SCG, smiling and standing tall among his 2005 teammates. Fans were overjoyed to welcome him home after years of absence, and his presence was a reminder of the pride and legacy this club represents. But the current team has a long road ahead to earn that same respect.
As Paul Roos jokingly said during halftime, maybe those 2005 boys should’ve brought their boots. Because on this night, the ghosts of the past outshone the reality of the present. For Sydney, it’s back to the grind—and they’ll need to fight hard to keep their season alive.
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