Labeling something as “certainty” in any sport is full of dangers.
But we will try to find some anyway.
Here’s what we consider certain for Friday night’s clash between Sydney and Western Bulldogs:
Warner for over 15 eliminations and one goal
Chad Warner has become an X-factor player for the Swans.
The 21-year-old comes out of a 25-goal, three-goal start in Sydney’s loss to Essendon last week.
The midfielder-forward also recorded 13 in the 50, 10 participations and seven dismissals to receive eight votes from the coaches.
Warner is a dangerous man that the Bulldogs will have to control.
Papley to throw more than 2 goals
Tom Papley has scored multiple goals on four occasions this season.
The Swans live was capricious in front of goal against the Fire Department last week, finishing with 1.3 for the afternoon.
Papley loves the big chance and Friday night’s game against the Dogs has important implications for all eight sides.
The stage is set for the little Australian striker to light up the SCG.
Alex Zaia
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English to have over 18 eliminations and over 18 hit-outs
Tim English is back for the Bulldogs, who hope to continue their 2022 stellar form.
He has only played eight games due to injuries and concussion problems, but when he has been there, he has been huge.
In his team’s win in round 3 over the Swans, the Englishman dominated with 28 hits, 24 discards, eight points, eight discards and seven 50s against Tom Hickey.
On Friday night, he will face Peter Ladhams and be ready for a big one considering what’s at stake for the Doggies.
The Englishman has averaged 22.6 touchdowns and 22 hits in his last three against the Swans and this season overall has an average of 22.2 hits and 23.6 hits.
On his return, we will give the 24-year-old some leeway and support him to rack up at least 18 eliminations and have at least 18 hit-outs.
Naughton and Weightman will combine for more than 3 goals
Aaron Naughton is the talisman of the Dogs in attack, with 40 goals so far this year averaging 2.7.
He has only been goalless once this season and has scored multiple goals in 11 of his 15 games.
Cody Weightman has scored 22 goals averaging 1.7 in 2022.
The young striker threw three kicks against the Swans in the previous edition of this match.
The duo should combine at least three goals at the SCG on Friday night.
Andreu Slevion
Sydney Swans Western Bulldogs