After a 65-point win in their last outing, the Griffith Swans will be looking to continue their form when they make the trip to Ganmain on Sunday.
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The side is under no false impression when it comes to the difficulty of the task according to Swans director of coaching Adrian Pavese.
“It is always tough making the trip to Ganmain,” he said.
“It doesn’t matter where they are on the table they always seem to grow extra arms and legs when playing at home.”
The Lions have endured a tough start to the season with their only win coming against Narrandera in round two.
The side will be bolstered by the return of Toby Blissett, Heath Northey and Jacob Conlan who missed last weekend's game through other commitments.
It doesn’t matter where they are on the table they always seem to grow extra arms and legs when playing at home
- Swans' director of coaching Adrian Pavese
The Swans do have some injury concerns heading into the game with Jordan Iudica and Brent Arho nursing knocks.
“They are still resting some bumps and bruises,” he said.
“But because we are playing on Sunday they have an extra day rest and will be given until the last minute to get themselves right.”
After saying his side was a bit scrappy in their win over Narrandera, Pavese was happy with the performance of his boys at training.
“It was probably the best run we have had this season,” he said.
“We went for about an hour and 40 minutes and it showed we understand what we are trying to do.
“The next step is bringing it to game day so we can find the consistency we need.”
Pavese knows the dangers the side face heading into the clash with the Lions.
"We will have to be on the lookout for their ruckman Jacob Olsson he can be a real influence on the game,” he said.
“Riley Corbett hurt us last time we went over there and their coach Luke Sicker is also one we will have to watch out for.
“They just have a quality list.”
If the Swans were to record a victory this weekend, it would only be the second time in 11 trips they have been able to defeat the Lions in Ganmain and Pavese knows what the side need to limit.
“We need to make sure we don’t turn the ball over cheaply and take full advantage of all of our chances,” he said.
“Come the business end of the season you are going to need as many wins as possible in a competition like this.
“We know Ganmain can hit us as hard as we can hit them.”