# Sydney Swans AFL ladder race

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sydney-swans-afl-ladder-race
> Updated: 2026-08-14T15:17:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Following a dominant 97-point victory over Port Adelaide, the Sydney Swans moved six points clear of third-placed Hawthorn. During that match, Charlie Curnow kicked five goals to bring his season tally to 62, while Errol Gulden recorded 39 disposals. Port Adelaide’s Jason Horne-Francis left the field with a hyper-extended knee, though coach Josh Carr indicated the injury was not serious.

The Swans subsequently secured second place on the AFL ladder with a 37-point win over Essendon at the MCG. Sydney finished with a score of 17.10 (112) to Essendon's 11.10 (76). Key contributors in the victory included Charlie Curnow with four goals, Isaac Heeney with 29 disposals and three goals, and Errol Gulden, who recorded a career-high 46 touches. Chad Warner also contributed three goals in the first quarter to help establish an early advantage.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Sydney Swans defeat Essendon to secure second place on AFL ladder

The Sydney Swans defeated Essendon 112-76 at the MCG, securing second place on the AFL ladder heading into the finals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sydney-swans-defeat-essendon-to-secure-second-place-on-afl-ladder

### 2026-08-08: Sydney Swans beat Port Adelaide 97 points, close on AFL second

Sydney Swans thrashed Port Adelaide 167‑70 at the SCG, a 97‑point win that puts them six points clear of Hawthorn for AFL second place. Charlie Curnow kicked five goals, moving toward the Coleman Medal, while H

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sydney-swans-beat-port-adelaide-97-points-close-on-afl-second

### 2026-07-24: AFL derbies: Dockers crush Eagles, Swans rout Giants

Dockers thrashed West Coast 112‑42 in the Western Derby; Swans beat Giants 139‑88 in the Sydney Derby, with Gulden best on ground and Callaghan injured.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sydney-swans-coach-dean-cox-bracing-team-for-intense-swansgiants-derby

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