The Eric Johns Cup may be staying at Tigerland for another year but the Swans were singing the loudest after their win in both Senior and Reserves grades at Muldoon Oval on Saturday.
Swans captain Brent Doyle gallantly led his side to a stirring 24 point win over Hermit Park as the Swans sounded the warning bell to other sides in the competition.
After promising so much this season the Swans finally delivered on Saturday beating the Tigers 10 14 74 to 7 8 50.
Keene to erase the memories of the gut wrenching draw to Bulldogs a fortnight ago the Swans came out firing.
Wearing the navy blue Currajong guernsy the Swans looked determined from the first bounce.
A four goal first quarter from the home side set the game in motion and the Swans fought hard all day to stave off the Tigers.
Doyle was inspirational for the Swans and led from the front racking up a mountain of possessions all over the ground. But it was Doyles efforts in the final term with the game on the line that stood out the most. He was everywhere fighting for the win that could set the Swans up for run home to the finals.
For his efforts Doyle won the Eric Johns Medal for best on ground.
Jarrod Hill produced his best game of the season showing why some believe we are still yet to see the best from the eldest of the 3 Hill brothers.
Nathan Wescombe was again in everything and must be firming as one of the favourites to win the Clubs Best and Fairest at seasons end.
Max Tink was solid after an outstanding first quarter and his Under 17 team mate Kyhle Goodman showed what all the fuss is about with a polished display of his promising talent.
The Swans had many stand out players on the day and deserved their win. It has been along time coming. The Swans have been talking it up for a while now and on Saturday they delivered. With the Reserves winning their second match in three outings the signals coming from Muldoon Oval are all positive.
The Club song could be heard bellowing out of the tin shed long after the final siren.
Last Modified on 19/07/2009 22:00