Sydney's rise under returning superstar Chloe Molloy has continued, securing a thrilling road win against Geelong by five points.
In a fiery match at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, the Swans trailed by 19 points at quarter-time, but booted seven of the next nine majors to set up the 7.8 (50) to 6.9 (45) win.
Geelong's Jacqueline Parry had a shot in the dying stages to level the scores, but her kick on the run went wayward, allowing the Swans to hang on and move to 3-0.
Molloy again led from the front, helping inspire her Swans teammates, who struggled in her absence last season.
With 11 goals from her first two games since recovering from an ACL, the 26-year-old spent even more time in the midfield and helped herself to 24 possessions.
But Molloy did add to her lead in the AFLW goal-kicking award, slotting an important major in the final quarter that effectively killed off any chance the Cats had of a comeback.
Sofia Hurley was also important for the Swans, gathering 26 disposals and kicking a goal.
"I'm just glad to get the win," Hurley told Fox Footy.
"Cramping, they make us run, those girls, but just so proud.
"Three on the trot, but it's a long season and more to go."
Gun forward Aishling Moloney did her best to lift Geelong over the line, booting three second-half goals to go with her 23 disposals.
Moloney received significant support from ace midfielder Georgie Prespakis, who had a game-high 27 possessions and 10 clearances.
While Sydney will be targeting another finals appearance after reaching the semi-finals in 2023, Geelong have slumped to 0-3 and are facing another season outside the top eight.
The Swans return to Sydney next Sunday to host Fremantle at Henson Park, and Geelong have another tough encounter next week when they play undefeated Essendon at Windy Hill.
