It took them a while to defrost but the league-leading Swans we were expecting to see have certainly arrived now. They have brought the frenetic pressure and tackling heat that has been their calling card all year and the Blues are struggling for answers.
Carlton are leading the clearance count and are within touching distance in terms of inside 50s, but everything has been sloppy and rushed and ineffective for the Blues, and that’s all down to Sydney’s pressure.
The Swans have found the moments of class, and so many of them have come from Chad Warner. His explosive pace and willingness to take the defence on has really been a key difference in the game.
Sydney have this one right where they want it. Going to be tough for Carlton to turn this one back around from here.