However, perhaps still battling the ankle injury that had put him in doubt to make the trip to the SCG, McDonald-Tipungwuti then didn't see the footy again for more than two quarters. How the team’s compare across their games this season. Bombers hang on in another cliffhanger to start season 2-0. Picture: AFL Photos, There are currently no Stats available for this round. Pushed into successive centre bounces in an effort to inject him into the action midway through the third term, he eventually got his third disposal of the game at the 15th minute mark of the quarter. Watch every game LIVE of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, Toyota AFL Finals Series, and Marsh Community Series. There's been David Myers' shot falling short after the siren in a five-point Swans win in 2019, Gary Rohan's goal after the siren in a one-point Swans win in 2017, Lewis Jetta guiding the Swans home by four points in 2012, Adam Goodes missing a shot after the siren in a one-point Bombers win in 2011, and Jude Bolton sealing a dramatic five-point Swans victory earlier in that same 2011 season. Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti weaves some magic within the opening minute of the game. It ensured Sydney – who trailed throughout in a largely frustrating display – to nag at the visitors across the course of the afternoon, ultimately reducing the deficit to just eight points at the final change. He finished with seven touches and a crucial late clearance, but will improve as his fitness builds. Subscribe through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for $4.99 per week, $16.99 per month or $99.99 for an annual pass. That lead was whittled away to just one point within the final minute of a thrilling clash, before Parish steered home a lovely set shot from the boundary in the final seconds of the game to seemingly seal a crucial four points for the Bombers. Isaac Heeney's leap enabled him to play above his height, young duo Nick Blakey and Tom McCartin provided the taller options, while smaller pair Tom Papley and Lewis Taylor ensured Essendon couldn't rebound without pressure. Swans, Bombers continue nail-biting traditionThey don't mind playing out a thriller, do they? AFL 2020 fixture and results. After trailing all day, Sydney falls just short of chasing down undefeated Essendon. WHAT ABOUT THE AFL 2020 GRAND FINAL START TIME AND DATE? Big injuries give Swans big opportunitiesThere were concerns over Sydney's forward line heading into round one, with Lance Franklin (hamstring), Sam Reid (calf) and Ben Ronke (knee) giving coach John Longmire a host of headaches. This is a preview of all matches in the AFL 2020 season. Tom Papley reads the spillage to perfection and finishes off with a sublime checkside. You can access more content with Watch AFL. The AFL has announced the 2020 Grand Final will be played at the Gabba. Subscribe through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for $4.99 per week, $16.99 per month or $99.99 for an annual pass. Darcy Parish slots through a terrific set shot from the boundary to inch his side to victory. From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play. The biggest winner of the 2020 AFL fixture – and where you can catch the best blockbusters TOP SIX: Biggest winners and losers from AFL’s double-up fixture formula ROUND 1 Thursday March 19 Sunday's encounter – and Darcy Parish's confident, late match-winning goal – now adds to the fantastic history between these two teams. Injury setbacks provided those Swans with an opportunity, and they certainly stepped up on Sunday – the five aforementioned players combining for nine important goals across the afternoon. Essendon's 12.7 (79) to 11.7 (73) win continued the two sides' tradition of closely fought encounters, with Darcy Parish's stunning late goal proving the difference and ensuring the visitors would return to Victoria with the spoils. ESSENDON held firm when it mattered on Sunday, withholding a series of gallant Sydney fightbacks to secure a steadfast wire-to-wire victory that kept its unbeaten start to the season intact. BOMBER RAID Full match coverage and stats. Subscribe through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for $4.99 per week, $16.99 per month or $99.99 for an annual pass. Find out how each teams season is shaping up! Sydney recruit Lewis Taylor showcases some quick footwork to earn an important major for his new side. The AFL season will conclude with a second footy frenzy, with 31 games across 18 days, plus a blockbuster last round that will decide the top eight. Watch every game LIVE of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, Toyota AFL Finals Series, and Marsh Community Series. Zach Merrett (29 disposals, one goal) and Dylan Shiel (22 disposals, eight clearances) were pivotal in the win, with Jake Lloyd (29 disposals, one goal) and Luke Parker (25 disposals, five clearances) the best for the hosts. Catchup on all the latest action from the, There is currently no recent form available for this match, There are currently no Stats available for this Match, Zach Merrett shows his happiness after kicking a goal. Devon Smith slots through a stunning snap from a tight angle and celebrates his work. The Bombers led from the outset at the SCG, but were never able to put the Swans to the sword and were instead made to defend valiantly in the dying stages to secure a nervous six-point victory. James Matthey and Tyson Otto September 22, 2020 5:22pm But the lack of those influential targets actually gave Sydney an air of unpredictability going forward, as the side relied more heavily on smaller options. Bombers' barometer working up to speedNo player reflects Essendon's fortunes quite like Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti. AFL fixtures, results and scores from the Toyota AFL Premiership Season, JLT Community Series and the AFLW Season by round … Unlike past Grand Finals, the 2020 event will be held on the night of Saturday October 24. In a game in which both sides found momentum swings hard to come by, Essendon opened up three separate leads of 20 points in each of the first, second and third quarters only to never extend its advantage beyond that. SEE THE FIXTURE BELOW View the round-by-round 2020 AFL fixture and results from previous seasons. Fixtures Broadcast Guide Team Lineups Injury List Match Videos AFL.TV Ladder ... Watch every game LIVE of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, Toyota AFL Finals Series, and Marsh Community Series. Essendon's six-point victory on Sunday continued a history of brilliant battles between these two sides. Includes full event info such as venues, seating maps, tickets and live streaming. View the latest AFL fixtures by round, team and venue throughout the 2020 AFL premiership season. Arguably the side's biggest barometer, the exciting forward helped the visitors build a 20-point lead at the first change when he kicked his second goal from his second disposal in the 11th minute mark of the opening term. And that's just from the last decade. Watch the Bombers celebrate their round two win, Essendon's Mason Redman joins the tackling contest late and catches Josh Kennedy, Sydney recruit Lewis Taylor showcases some quick footwork to earn an important major…, Nathan Brown and Matthew Richardson preview the Sydney v Essendon clash at the SCG, SYDNEY           2.0     5.3     9.4     11.7 (73) ESSENDON     5.2     6.3    10.6    12.7 (79), GOALS Sydney: Taylor 3, Papley 3, Blakey, McCartin, Sinclair, Heeney, Lloyd Essendon: Stringer 3, McKernan 3, McDonald-Tipungwuti 2, Smith, Merrett, Langford, Parish, BESTSydney: Lloyd, Parker, Florent, Rampe, Kennedy, Dawson Essendon: Merrett, McGrath, Shiel, Langford, Parish, Stringer, This content is unavailable in your region. Watch the full replay of the fourth quarter, Watch the full replay of the third quarter, Watch the full replay of the second quarter, Watch the full replay of the first quarter, Sydney coach John Longmire was unhappy with his side's slow start to the match, John Worsfold was pleased his side held firm in a seemingly inevitable tight contest…, Darcy Parish slots through a terrific set shot from the boundary to inch his side to…, Enjoy the thrilling final moments between the Swans and the Bombers.