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Swans host Saints in AFL clash, Essendon faces Carlton later

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Sydney Swans will host St Kilda in an AFL match to begin Sunday football.
  • Both teams have made significant changes to their lineups, with the Swans bringing in key players like Brodie Grundy and Callum Mills, while the Saints debut Campbell Lake.
  • The match is part of round 13, with another game later between Essendon and Carlton.

The Sydney Swans are set to host St Kilda at the SCG to kick off Sunday's AFL action. This match is a crucial one for the Swans as they aim to stay in contention with Fremantle. Later in the day, Essendon, facing scrutiny over their coaching vacancy for 2027, will play old rivals Carlton at the MCG.

Both teams have announced significant team changes. The Swans welcome back star ruckman Brodie Grundy, captain Callum Mills, Matt Roberts, and Malcolm Rosas Jr., while Lewis Melican is injured and Tom Hanily, Harry Cunningham, and Peter Ladhams are omitted. The Saints, meanwhile, have made even more adjustments. Sam Flanders is out with an Achilles injury, joined by Charlie Banfield, Jack Carroll, Isaac Keeler, Liam Henry, and Liam O'Connell. The Saints' inclusions include Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Mitch Owens, Liam Stocker, Liam Ryan, Angus Hastie, and debutant Campbell Lake, a speedy forward acquired in the mid-season draft.

This round, round 13, is not the final round of the weekend due to the upcoming King's Birthday game between Melbourne and Collingwood. The Swans-Saints match is the first of two games scheduled for Sunday.

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