The Sydney Swans are bracing for the fallout of a humiliating 90-point loss to Adelaide on Saturday night as a Crows player labelled them “a rabble”.
Adelaide demolished the Swans to claim a 21.5 (131) to 5.11 (41) victory at the SCG, cementing their position in the top four as they push for a first finals berth since 2017.
The Swans were celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their droughtbreaking 2005 premiership, with Adam Goodes, Barry Hall and Leo Barry among the former players who did a lap of honour with ex-coach Paul Roos.
But what was supposed to be a landmark night for the club turned into a football massacre and a black eye for the club.
The 90-point defeat was Sydney’s heaviest loss at the SCG since 2000.
Haydn McLean kicked the first goal of the game, before Adelaide kicked five goals to one in the first quarter.
The Crows piled on seven unanswered goals in the second term as the Swans completely fell apart.
