VFL: Swans upset ladder leaders

A six-goal opening term set up a 27-point victory for the Swans over Footscray on Saturday afternoon.

The Sydney Swans VFL side have made their way into the top eight after a superb 27-point win over ladder-leaders Footscray at Whitten Oval on Saturday afternoon.

MATCH CENTRE: SYDNEY v FOOTSCRAY

A six-goal-to-one opening term set up the Swans fifth win of the season and they were able to sustain their lead throughout the four quarters until the final siren.

Joel Hamling once again impressed in the forward line with four goals while Ben Edwards kicked the sealer and finished with two goals and 22 disposals.

Aaron Francis led the disposals with 25 while Caleb Mitchell impressed with 24 and a goal of the year contender in the first quarter as he broke through the pack, showed his pace and slotted the goal from outside 50.

It was a consistent team effort across the board with a handful of young Swans all playing their roles with Corey Warner (21 disposals and an impressive goal), Jaiden Magor (21 disposals) and mid-season draftee Tom Hanily and Jake Bartholomaeus with 20 disposals each. 

Post game VFL Coach Damian Truslove said he was impressed with his side's efforts in what was a physical encounter.

"I was proud of the boys as they stuck to the game plan and played selfless roles for the team," Truslove said.'

"Footscray put us under a lot of physical pressure and we absorbed it really well, it was a really impressive team performance."

Next up for the Swans is a VFL Derby against cross-town rivals GWS at Blacktown next Saturday morning. The last time the two side's met was Round 6 at the SCG with the Swans victors by 10 points.