Sydney Swans reshape game plan to win without five banned stars

Without five banned players, Sydney switched from attacking through the middle to high-pressure play and territory control. They beat North Melbourne and proved their system works with any team.

Why it mattersSydney's ability to win without key players shows they have a strong system for finals, not just tactics that rely on specific people. This makes them a real premiership threat.

AustraliaSydney's showing they can reshape their game proves Australian teams can survive disruption; the Swans look capable of pushing for a Grand Final despite losing five key players.

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