Swans co-captain Adam Goodes tries to control the ball over the boundary line. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images
2.55pm: Dogs 19 - 38 Dockers
GOALS to midfielders Adam Cooney, Daniel Cross and Clay Smith have the Dogs back in the hunt at Etihad Stadium.
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Cooney threaded his major just before the first break, while the Dogs' continued clearance dominance has them getting first chance at most stoppages.
Tom Liberatore has built on his heroics from last week, racking up 11 early disposals.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Gary Ablett of the Suns kicks during the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Gold Coast Suns at SCG on April 6, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
2.45pm: Swans 34 - Suns 15
SYDNEY star Ryan O'Keefe is getting the better of Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett in head-to-head duel at the SCG.
The Swans lead by 19 points on the back of co-captain Jarrad McVeigh's three goals, his second a brilliant snap midway through the second quarter.
O'Keefe leads the Swans with 13 disposals while young forward Andrejs Everitt has 11 possessions and a goal to his name.
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Suns defender Jarrod Harbrow has his hands full stopping the Swans forward thrusts.
Jaeger O'Meara has been the big mover racing to 50 SuperCoach points after failing to touch the ball in the first 17 minutes of play.
2.35: Western Bulldogs 1 - 32 Fremantle
A COMPLETE reversal from last week for the Western Bulldogs. They've conceded the first five goals after kicking the only six in the first quarter against the Brisbane Lions in Round 1.
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The Dogs have dominated clearances but have been badly let down by their ball use. A slick Fremantle has slotted five goals - all from set-shots - with their pace through the midfield causing issues.
The Dockers are unbeaten at Etihad Stadium under Ross Lyon, and that stat looks set to continue.
Nat Fyfe has been the star with a goal from eight early touches, while his direct opponent Tom Liberatore has had eight disposals for the Dogs.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Karmichael Hunt of the Suns is tackled by Kieren Jack of the Swans during the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Gold Coast Suns at SCG on April 6, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
2.22pm: Swans 13 - Suns 14
GOLD Coast has its nose in front of reigning premiers Sydney in a scrappy affair at the SCG.
The Suns kicked back-to-back goals to set up the lead before Swans bolter Lewis Jetta slotted his first to cut the margin to one point late in the term.
Kieren Jack and Ryan O'Keefe are the pick of the Swans while Jarrod Harbrow leads the Suns with nine disposals.
Suns defender Rory Thompson spent some time off the ground with checking out his right shoulder.
2.05pm: Swans 12 - Suns 13
DEFENDER Jack Hutchins found himself in uncharted territory up forward but made the most of his opportunity slotting the Suns first goal.
Hutchins found space about 40m out directly in front and converted to give the Suns a slight break.
The visitors pushed further ahead when Charlie Dixon booted his first goal. Jarrod Harbow has picked up five disposals roaming across half back while Gary Ablett, head-to-head with Ryan O'Keefe, has three possessions.
But the Swans responded through Lewis Jetta stepping to kick his first goal and cut the margin to one point.
1.57pm: Swans 6 - Suns 1
SYDNEY co-captain Jarad McVeigh broke the shackles kicking the first goal of the match after about seven minutes of play.
The Suns are hanging tough on difficult day for clean footy with Joel Wilkinson, David Swallow, Gary Ablett and Jarrod Harbrow keeping plenty of the ball.
Kieren Jack, fresh off his best on ground performance last week, has three early possessions.
PRE-GAME
The reigning premiers go into the match against Gold Coast unchanged with Craig Bird starting off as the substitute.
In a surprise move, the Suns have opted for mercurial utility Jared Brennan as their substitute.
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Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle go toe-to-toe from 2.10pm at Etihad Stadium.
The Bulldogs remain unchanged after their big win over Brisbane last week.
Hard-nosed midfielder Koby Stevens is the Dogs substitute while for the Dockers, Cam Sutcliffe has the vest duties.
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