The Demons blow a chance to consolidate their position inside the AFL's top eight, as the Swans claim a 21-point victory in Cairns.
Sydney has inflicted a costly defeat on Melbourne, with the Swans upsetting the AFL finals aspirants by 21 points in Cairns.They were made to pay for wasteful kicking on goal, with 10 behinds among their 16 scoring shotsThe Demons failed to consolidate their spot in the top eight, as the Swans cruised to a 10.7 to 6.10 victory at Cazaly's Stadium.
Swans youngster Justin McInerney broke through for his first career goal, and quickly added a second just before the main break to stun Simon Goodwin's team. Parker's second major three minutes into the last quarter lifted the Swans back out to a 28-point lead before Melbourne began to look threatening.
Sydney then immediately switched it down the other end of the ground, as small forward Lewis Taylor iced the Swans' fifth win of 2020.
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