Sydney Swans deliver historic demolition: West Coast Eagles face humiliating defeat

This unprecedented match shattered numerous records as the Sydney twilight witnessed an astonishing performance. The West Coast Eagles‘ defeat surpassed their previous worst loss of 142 points against Essendon in 1989, now standing at a staggering 171-point margin. It also marked the highest score ever conceded by West Coast and propelled Sydney to achieve their highest-ever three-quarter-time score. Additionally, it was only the third time in Swans’ history that they reached a score of over 200 points. Remarkably, this was the first time an AFL club had reached the 200-point mark since 2011.

The AFL community was left astounded by the scarcely believable scoreline. Commentator Mark Howard captured the collective disbelief, exclaiming, “What are we seeing?” Comparisons were drawn to Australian cricket player Marnus Labuschagne’s record-breaking score of 200 at the SCG against New Zealand, as Hayden McLean replicated that feat. Co-commentator Alistair Lynch somberly described it as “a dark day for the footy club” and emphasized the need for significant discussions to address the situation.

Suggestions arose regarding the Eagles’ response to the defeat, with Lynch proposing that coach Adam Simpson should not face the press conference alone but be accompanied by a player to demonstrate unity and support during this challenging time. Concerns were raised about the AFL’s involvement in such an embarrassing display, with SEN’s Nic Negropontis questioning whether intervention was necessary, deeming the situation beyond embarrassing for the competition.

Drawing upon history to contextualize the game, Nine journalist Roy Ward recalled the struggles of the pre-Barassi Sydney Swans, highlighting that teams would often score 150 points or more against them. Ward expressed surprise at witnessing another team so far off the pace, with West Coast clearly falling behind.

Shane McInnes of 3AW described the result as “an indictment on an incredibly proud club,” emphasizing that the Eagles were not merely performing poorly but had become irrelevant in the current season.

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The impact of this extraordinary result extended beyond the match itself, as broadcaster Seven was compelled to delay the start of the Fremantle-Essendon clash in Perth by five minutes due to the unexpected torrent of goals witnessed in Sydney.

The Sydney Swans are currently paying $41.00 with the AFL betting sites to claim the 2023 Premiership.

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