1. Jack suffers key injury ahead of finals
A centre bounce collision may have sidelined Swans co-captain Kieren Jack from the first week of the finals, if not longer. Jack, who has played every game this season, looked in a world of hurt after the clash, where Danny Stanley's shoulder appeared to make contact with the Swans midfielder's knee. The 28-year-old was given the red vest at quarter-time and had his left leg elevated and knee strapped. The Swans' engine room is already missing Luke Parker with a leg injury and Nick Smith due to hamstring troubles, while co-captain Jarrad McVeigh withdrew on match eve because of calf soreness.

2. Quiet night for Franklin
Playing just his second game after missing a month of footy due to back and rib problems, Swans spearhead Lance Franklin had little influence on Saturday night's contest. In a quiet match by his lofty standards, Franklin’s only goal came in the shadows of the final siren and he finished with 13 possessions and six marks. The Swans will be hoping Franklin is back to his sizzling best as the 2014 grand finalists head to Perth to face minor premiers Fremantle in a Qualifying Final next weekend, having secured fourth spot and a double-chance by defeating the Suns.

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3. Suns give fans reason for optimism
Things looked grim for the injury-plagued Suns at quarter-time, given the home side had dominated the opening term to lead by 37 points. With little to play for and Mad Monday to look forward to, there was a very real risk of an early blowout. However, Rodney Eade's men showed good spirit to kick six goals to three in the second quarter and even reduced the margin to 14 points midway through the third term before the home side's depth came through. In some ways the Suns' efforts on Saturday mirrored the second half of 2015, given the club lost 14 of its first 16 games but managed victories against the Lions and Essendon, as well as a draw with West Coast, in the run home.

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4. Leg injury forces premature end for Broughton's farewell game
The curtain came down on Greg Broughton's 110-game AFL career a little earlier than planned after the Gold Coast defender had to be substituted out of the match in the first quarter due to a leg injury. Broughton, who announced his retirement during the week, had not played AFL football since round 10 due to persistent knee problems but was given a farewell game by the Suns. However, the signs were not good early, with the 28-year-old former Docker looking a bit proppy in the opening exchanges before donning the red vest after 26 minutes of play.

5. Swans fans tie the knot prior to match
The SCG is not the first place many couples would nominate as the ideal location to get married, but Kathryn Johnston and Mark Headon looked very much at home at their wedding-with-a-difference’ on Saturday, tying the knot in front of the Members Stand at the SCG prior to the match. The pair, both long-time Swans fans and SCG members, won a "once-in-a-lifetime" competition to get married at the SCG and enjoyed the special day with 100 friends and family in a corporate box after the official ceremony. It was a case of double celebrations for the couple, given the Swans' big win.

Kathryn Johnston and Mark Headon chose a quiet wedding location. Picture: Getty Images