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Sydney Swans Celebrate Victorious Return of Veterans Mills and Parker in Dominate Win Over North Melbourne
Sydney has shown its might in an overwhelming 79-point triumph over North Melbourne on Saturday, marking the triumphant returns of seasoned Swans players Callum Mills and Luke Parker.
The match saw emerging talents Chad Warner and Errol Gulden shine, propelling the Swans to a 20.18 (138) to 9.5 (59) victory over the Kangaroos.
Missing Isaac Heeney due to suspension, Warner stepped up in the midfield with an impressive 31 disposals and a stellar performance throughout the game.
Mills and Parker, both making their long-awaited debut this season, also added depth to the Swans team, with Mills securing 12 disposals and a goal after returning from injury, and Parker delivering 13 disposals and two goals upon his return.
Logan McDonald‘s standout display with four goals, alongside Papley’s tally of four goals, further solidified the Swans’ dominance on the field.
Gulden’s stellar performance of 41 disposals and Rowbottom’s solid 22 disposals and five clearances contributed significantly to the Swans’ midfield control.
On North Melbourne’s side, captains Jy Simpkin, Harry Sheezel, and Luke Davies-Uniacke showcased resilience, but struggled against the formidable Swans midfield.
While Larkey managed three goals for North Melbourne, the team grappled with a lack of forward talent aside from some promising plays by Toby Pink and Zurhaar.
