Last time Melbourne played Sydney was at Manuka in June, 2008. We were walloped but Barry Hall was the star for the Swans.

MELBOURNE

Backs James McDonald Colin Garland Matthew Warnock

Half backs Brad Green Paul Wheatley Cameron Bruce

Centreline Colin Sylvia Brock McLean Lynden Dunn

Half forwards Jace Bode Matthew Bate Aaron Davey

Forwards Paul Johnson Brad Miller Austin Wonaeamirri

Followers Jeff White Clint Bartram Nathan Jones

Interchange James Frawley Mark Jamar Chris Johnson Matthew Whelan

Emergencies Cale Morton Shane Valenti Adem Yze

In Mark Jamar Matthew Whelan

Out Cale Morton Adem Yze (both omitted)

SYDNEY SWANS

Backs Nick Malceski Leo Barry Martin Mattner

Half backs Craig Bolton Ted Richards Tadhg Kennelly

Centreline Adam Goodes Jarrad McVeigh Amon Buchanan

Half forwards Ryan O'Keefe Barry Hall Luke Ablett

Forwards Paul Bevan Michael O'Loughlin Lewis Roberts-Thomson

Followers Darren Jolly Brett Kirk Jude Bolton

Interchange Craig Bird Kieren Jack Jarred Moore Henry Playfair

Emergencies Luke Brennan Nic Fosdike Ben Mathews

No change

A five goal third had us right in it at 3 quarter time. In fact we were right in it till the 10 minute mark of the last. Hardly a walloping

Yeah, from memory Petterd missed a gimme shot to keep the contest tight, but he fluffed it, and that was the end of that.

A five goal third had us right in it at 3 quarter time. In fact we were right in it till the 10 minute mark of the last. Hardly a walloping

Lost by 41 points.

I'd call that a walloping!

Sydney will have a bit of support in Canberra. They also have alot to play for. Stranded on 6 wins, yet 2 games from eighth with 6 games remaining. I don't think they will have put the cue in the rack at all.

They will miss Ted Richards.

Anyone know when the team flies into Canberra?

Anyone know when the team flies into Canberra?

Don't know but as soon as they touch down the average IQ of the place will increase considerably.

Don't know but as soon as they touch down the average IQ of the place will increase considerably.

I doubt a bunch of footballers could increase the IQ of anything.

I doubt a bunch of footballers could increase the IQ of anything.

We are talking about Canberra, aren't we?

MELBOURNE

Backs James McDonald ________ Matthew Warnock

Half backs ________ __________ Cameron Bruce

Centreline ________ __________ Lynden Dunn

Half forwards _______ Matthew Bate Aaron Davey

Forwards Paul Johnson Brad Miller _________

Followers _________ Clint Bartram Nathan Jones

Interchange ________ _________ __________ Matthew Whelan

Emergencies Cale Morton Shane Valenti _________

In Mark Jamar Matthew Whelan

Out Cale Morton Adem Yze (both omitted)

A few changes there.