Live AFL scores 2024, Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Round 2 updates, blog, stats, latest news, start time, how to stream – MASHAHER

Essendon travels to the Harbour City to continue its winning start to the season against the Swans at the SCG in a Saturday night showdown.

Sydney (2-0, 141.4%) have started the season in scintillating form and will look to resume it on home soil, having toppled 2023 top-four finishers Melbourne and Collingwood in their opening pair of fixtures.

The Bombers (1-0, 128.9%), meanwhile, are coming off a stirring season-opening win over Hawthorn but will be without multiple key contributors for an important bout.

Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today >

Despite initially being included in Brad Scott’s side, star midfielder Darcy Parish won’t play on Saturday night as he continues to nurse a hamstring concern.

Parish’s absence is compounded by Mason Redman’s suspension, Zach Reid’s soft-tissue setback and Matt Guelfi’s calf issue.

Fan-favourite ruckman Sam Draper, however, will return from a groin injury following three unscathed VFL outings, joining defender Jayden Laverde, rebounder Nick Hind and young onballer Ben Hobbs as Essendon’s Round 2 inclusions.

For the Bloods, Corey Warner has replaced Robbie Fox (calf) in John Longmire’s side.

This match gets underway at 7:30pm AEDT from the SCG.

Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504) or stream via Kayo from 7:30pm AEDT.

Follow Sydney v Essendon in our live blog below!