Sydney Swans rebuild their AFL midfield following player suspensions
According to ABC Sport, the Sydney Swans rebuilt their AFL midfield after suspending five key players following last month’s Pullman Hotel incident, focusing on a system-based, role-focused approach to cover the losses of Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, and James Jordon. The side has shown strong middle-field performances in recent games and via players like James Rowbottom, with Errol Gulden reigniting his form as they head into the qualifying final against the Lions.
Key facts
- 01Five Swans players were suspended after the Pullman Hotel incident.
- 02Key losses include Heeney, Warner and Jordon.
- 03In the past five games, Sydney has been top in the midfield and beat Brisbane on a notable occasion.
- 04James Rowbottom has been a flexible, high-impact contributor and leads with strong pressure acts (56 in two games).
- 05Errol Gulden has reignited form since round-20 win over GWS and is a central figure ahead of the qualifying final against the Lions.
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