Sydney Swans overcome Adelaide Crows in AFLW comeback win

AFLW Sydney Swans Adelaide Crows Brisbane Lions Australian rules football

The Sydney Swans secured a comeback eight-point victory against the Adelaide Crows at Unley Oval, marking a successful start to the 2026 AFLW season under new coach Colin O'Riordan. Despite trailing by 12 points at three-quarter time, the Swans surged in the final term. Key performances included Taylor Smith, who kicked three goals in her debut for the club, and debutant Imogen Brown, who scored the winning goal in the final minute.

In other AFLW action, the Brisbane Lions delivered a dominant performance against Essendon, winning by 48 points. Forward Dakota Davidson led the scoring for Brisbane with four goals, helping the team establish a massive early lead.

Entities

Adelaide Crows · Brisbane Lions · Colin O'Riordan · Essendon Bombers · Sydney Swans · Taylor Smith

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Smith kicked three goals for the Sydney Swans. www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Brisbane Lions defeated Essendon by 48 points. www.perthnow.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The Sydney Swans defeated the Adelaide Crows by eight points with a final score of 9.7 (61) to 7.11 (53). www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Debutant Imogen Brown scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ebony Marinoff recorded 27 disposals, four clearances, and 500 meters gained. www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dakota Davidson kicked four goals for Brisbane. www.perthnow.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Colin O'Riordan is the new coach for the Sydney Swans. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Adelaide Crows held a two-goal lead heading into the final quarter. www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Adelaide Crows held a 12-point lead at the three-quarter time mark. www.afl.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Smith kicked three goals in her first game for the Swans. www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dakota Davidson scored four goals for Brisbane. www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ebony Marinoff recorded 27 disposals and four clearances for the Crows. www.perthnow.com.au

Sources

In Case You Missed It: Get a full recap of the opening round of the season [www.afl.com.au]

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Swans produce fightback to overcome Crows in thriller [www.afl.com.au]

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Swans down Crows in AFLW thriller, Lions crush Bombers [www.perthnow.com.au]

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