AFL Opening Round Sydney Swans vs Melbourne Demons live ...

A powerful final quarter from Sydney, one that should get the attention of every other flag-chasing side in the league. When that midfield got going, led by Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden, the Demons couldn't stay with them. And how about Brodie Grundy? He might have just about been best on ground tonight, a tremendous debut in red and white.

There were some good signs for Melbourne tonight, but some familiar failings let them down again. The forward line was an issue again, with dominant spells not capitalised on and way too many opportunities missed. The backline held its own, Jack Viney and Max Gawn led the way in the middle, but again the Demons fail to kick a winning score.

Much to glean from opening night, a big one for Sydney.