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In late July, the Sydney Swans secured Following a dominant 51‑point 97-point victory over Port Adelaide, the Greater Western Sydney Giants, reinforcing their hold on 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. A week later, the Swans delivered an even larger 97‑point ladder with a 37-point win against Port Adelaide, extending their lead over third‑placed Hawthorn and moving six points clear Essendon at the top MCG. Sydney finished with a score of 17.10 (112) to Essendon's 11.10 (76). Key contributors in the runner‑up spot with two games remaining. Across both matches, key players such as Errol Gulden and victory included Charlie Curnow posted high disposal counts with four goals, Isaac Heeney with 29 disposals and goal tallies, while the Swans’ consistent performances kept them firmly three goals, and Errol Gulden, who recorded a career-high 46 touches. Chad Warner also contributed three goals in contention for the minor premiership as the season approached its final rounds. first quarter to help establish an early advantage.