Swans co-captain Kieren Jack celebrates a goal in the second quarter. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: The Daily Telegraph
Swans defender Ted Richards looks to dish off the ball upfield against GWS Giants. Picture: Getty Source: Herald Sun
All eyes will be on Lachie Whitfield as the top draft pick makes his debut against Sydney. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
7.20pm: Swans 106 - 76
SYDNEY survived a second quarter scare to overcome GWS Giants by 30 points at ANZ Stadium.
The plucky Giants kicked five goals in a hurry to take a one-point lead before the Swans hit back, almost instantly with five goals of their own to kick clear by half time.
The Swans played bursts throughout the match outlasting the young Giants who fought hard to stay within striking distance.
Josh Kennedy, Kieren Jack (three goals) and Ryan O'Keefe were the pick of the Swans with Jon Patton leading the Giants with three majors of his own.
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Adam Treloar collected 27 disposals in the match.
Tom Scully was solid throughout but was reported during the first quarter for tripping Swan defender Rhyce Shaw.
7.02pm: Swans 87 - Giants 63
THE sting has gone out of the Battle of the Bridge with Sydney leading cross-town rivals GWS Giants by 24 points late in the final quarter.
Giants coach Kevin Sheedy activated Taylor Adams in the term replacing Will Hoskin-Elliott.
The Hyphen is stiff to be handed the red vest after collecting 19 disposals while clunking seven marks in a handy start to his 2013 campaign.
Sydney too used its substitute with local hope Dane Rampe making way for small forward Tony Armstrong.
AFL - Sydney Swans v GWS Giants at ANZ Stadium. The Giants Jeremy Cameron handballs ahead of Ted Richards and Lewis Roberts-Thompson. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: The Daily Telegraph
6.50pm: Swans 81 - Giants 51
SYDNEY looks to have the GWS Giants' measure heading into the final quarter at Etihad Stadium.
The Swans edged 31 points clear of their cross-town rivals in a tight term where the likes of Josh Kennedy, Jude Bolton and Kieren Jack stood tall.
Giants young gun Lachie Whitfield left the field of play late in the term with tightness in his leg.
6.22pm: Swans 61 - Giants 42
LIAM Sumner has given the Giants a sniff with his first goal early in the third quarter against Sydney at ANZ Stadium.
But the Josh Kennedy-led Swans hold a 19 point buffer despite the plucky Giants best efforts.
Kennedy has 19 disposals including 17 contested and a goal.
5.55pm: Swans 61 - Giants 34
SYDNEY is starting to assert its authority over a plucky GWS Giants outfit at ANZ Stadium.
The reigning premiers jumped to a 27-point lead after being headed midway through the term.
Kieren Jack and Mike Pyke have done most of the damage with two goals apiece while Josh Kennedy leads allcomers with 17 disposals.
The Giants controlled the first 10-15 minutes of the second quarter but faded as the Swans drove home five unanswered goals to close out the first half.
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Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh (13 disposals) got busy in the second quarter kicking a goal after being well held.
Giants captain Phil Davis left the field late in the second quarter with what appeared to be a hip/back injury.
Meanwhile, Tom Scully was reported in the first quarter for tripping Swans defender Rhyce Shaw.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Phil Davis of the Giants lies on the ground after injuring his hip during the round one AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
5.38pm: Swans 35 - Giants 34
JUDE Bolton has steadied the ship for Sydney after GWS Giants surged to the lead with a five-goal burst in the second quarter.
The Giants burst out of the blocks after the break with Jonathon Patton (two goals) and Jeremy Cameron (one goal) doing most of the damage.
But Sydney responded through Bolton who marked strongly 40m out on a slight angle.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Dylan Shiel of the Giants breaks the tackle of Mike Pyke of the Swans during the round one AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
5.27pm: Swans 29 - Giants 16
The Giants are mounting a fight back with goals to Toby Greene and Jeremy Cameron cutting the margin to 13 points.
The Swans dominated the first quarter but the Giants exploded after the break at ANZ Stadium with back-to-back majors within a couple of minutes of play.
Greene's goal was the best of the game so far, threading a drop punt between the big sticks from deep in the right forward pocket.
Swans magnet Josh Kennedy has nine disposals and a goal to his name while Giants young gun Adam Treloar leads allcomers with 12 possessions.
Sydney star Adam Goodes leads to the ball. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: The Daily Telegraph
5.07pm: Swans 23 - Giants 1
UNLIKE Brisbane, Sydney is experiencing no premiership hangover putting paid to GWS Giants in the first quarter at ANZ Stadium.
Mike Pyke opened the scoring with a goal before back-to-back majors made it 22-1 scoreline nearing quarter time.
Josh Kennedy kicked the Swans second swooping on the pack and snapping his first goal for 2013.
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Shane Mumford added to the Giants woes converting a set shot from about 40m on a slight angle.
The ruckman has been solid up forward taking four marks.
Earlier today, NAB Cup champions Brisbane was hammered by 68 points by the Western Bulldogs.
Adam Treloar has been the pick of the Giants early with Callan Ward and Stephen Coniglio busy in the clinches.
Top draft pick Lachie Whitfield is yet to touch the ball.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Dylan Shiel of the Giants breaks the tackle of Mike Pyke of the Swans during the round one AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
4.45pm: Swans 6 - Giants 0
RUCKMAN Mike Pyke has given the Swans the ideal start kicking a goal within 30 seconds of the opening bounce at ANZ Stadium.
The Canadian won soft a hands in the back free kick running with the flight of the ball and made no mistake from the set shot.
The Swans will be out to get their premiership defence off on the right foot after having their colours lowered by the Giants during the NAB Cup.
Giants top draft pick Lachie Whitfield started on the ground.
Adam Treloar has the job on Swans ball magnet Josh Kennedy.
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Meanwhile, Taylor Adams (Giants) and Tony Armstrong (Swans) are the substitutes.
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