The Early Crow

Ballarat FNLMatch Reviews | Home was a happy hunting ground across the board this week as all five hosts claimed victory in Round 7.

 The slick Swans notched their sixth win of the season with a comfortable 55-point win over the Cobras at Alfredton Oval.

Home fans were treated to a clinic from Ash Baker’s bevy in relatively fine conditions for the most part, leaving little or no excuses for the visitors.

The superior work rate of the Swans was palpable. Their ability to outnumber the Cobras at the contest, create the overlap and impact on the spread was an afternoon constant.

Their number one ranked pressure rating without the ball was also validated.

The Swans had arguably 15 of the best 20 players on the ground while the Cobras struggled for any periods of connection.

While the win elevates the Swans into second place on the ladder, percentage shy of Sebastopol, the Cobras cling to fifth with a vulnerable percentage.

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