Pressure on Swans to win another flag: Mark Robinson and David King preview Sydney’s 2018 season

HAS Sydney underachieved with its star-studded list? With Grand Final losses in 2014 and 2016 hanging over them, the pressure is on the Swans to win some silverware. MARK ROBINSON AND DAVID KING PREVIEW SYDNEY’S SEASON

SYDNEY remain contenders for the premiership in season 2018 but could one missing piece in their arsenal prove to be the Swans’ achilles heal?

With Grand Final losses in 2016 (Western Bulldogs) and 2014 (Hawthorn) the pressure in on John Longmire’s team to win another premiership with this group.

WATCH THEIR PREVIEW IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE

Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson believes Sydney has “underachieved” with their star-studded list that boasts the likes of Lance Franklin, Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery and Luke Parker and the pressure is mounting to secure another flag.

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The Swans were beaten on the outside and exposed for a lack of pace last year, Robbo believes that could hold the Swans back.

But columnist David King thinks Longmire’s team is “set” but we’ll get an early indication of how good this team can be in the early, with matches against Port Adelaide, GWS, Adelaide and Geelong in the first six weeks.

Lance Franklin will spearhead the Swans again in 2018. Picture: Phil Hillyard

Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson and columnist David King preview all things Sydney for Footy 18, the Herald Sun’s 116 page footy magazine.

WHERE TO GET YOUR COPY OF FOOTY 18

Footy18 is available from Saturday, March 3 onwards — while stocks last at participating newsagents in Victoria and Tasmania.

Cost is $4.95 plus purchase price of that day’s Herald Sun.

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Footy18 can also be purchased by calling the Herald Sun Shop on 1300 306 107 or online at heraldsun.com.au/shop