Kieren Jack ends a tough week on perfect not with three goals in Sydney’s 38-point win over Geelong

AFTER a week of off-field turmoil, Kieren Jack got the milestone celebration he deserved, kicking the first and last goals in an inspirational win over Geelong.

Kieren Jack capped his night with the last goal of the game. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

KIEREN Jack got the milestone celebration he deserved, kicking the first and last goals in an inspirational 38-point win over Geelong at Simonds Stadium.

Jack was outstanding after a week of off-field turmoil in the lead-up to his 200th game, finishng with three goals, 23 disposals and 10 tackles.

It was Geelong’s lowest score and their biggest loss this year.

Jack showed just what a professional he is when he got down to business from the opening bounce.

His goal in the first minute was celebrated by his team mates like Nick Malceski’s premiership winning goal in the 2012 grand final and brought tears to his partner Charlotte’s eyes as she watched on with her parents.

It was an emotional time for the couple who have been embroiled in a bitter family feud with Kieren’s parents, rugby league great Garry Jack and his mother Donna.

Kieren Jack finished with three goals in his 200th game. Picture: Getty Images

Sadly the troubles robbed father and son of a unique double celebration, with Garry having played 244 games for the Balmain Tigers.

“I’m not the only person with this sort of problem,” Jack said after the game.

“The support from the footy club has been fantastic and I thank them for that and I’m just rapt to get the win.”

The match was also a win for coach John Longmire and his aggressive move at selection going for youth and leaving out two of their top four goal kickers for the season in Ben McGlynn and Isaac Heeney.

Three of the inclusions had yet to reach double figures in games in Tom Papley (9 games), Aliir Aliir (3) and Sam Naismith (2).

Kieren hugs girlfriend Charlotte Goodlet after the game. Picture: Jay Town

The young trio came into a team which also included another five players with less than 80 games between them in George Hewett (13), Callan Mills (14), Dean Towers (22), Zak Jones (25) James Rose (7).

Aliir and Mills were both outstanding in defence as was Dane Rampe who is surely in for All Australian selection this year after another brilliant display.

The youthful line up wasn’t the only surprise Longmire sprung.

Ted Richards started in the forward line alongside Franklin and stayed there for the duration of the match, his first assignment up forward in many years. He provided a contest in the air and even kicked an important goal mid-way through the third quarter.

In the first quarter it looked like Patrick Dangerfield would beat the Swans on his own.

When Jack’s effort inspired the Swans to a bright start kicking the first three goals of the match Dangerfield brought his team back into the game in a stunning individual display picking up a staggering 18 first quarter possessions including 11 contested.

Josh Kennedy then put the clamps on him in the second restricting him to just three touches. The Swans led at every change and won every quarter extending their lead as the match went on.