Sydney coach John Longmire has a simple message for his team in their quest to cement a top-four spot: just keep running.
The Swans' ability to gut run proved critical in Sunday's 34-point win over West Coast at Patersons Stadium.
Nobody displayed the trait better than star midfielder Daniel Hannebery, who tallied 40 possessions and kicked two goals in a best afield display.
The 22-year-old ran himself ragged throughout the contest. At one point, he set up play across the backline before sprinting forward to receive the ball again and kick a goal.
Sydney are now just half a win adrift of second spot, and can further entrench themselves in the top-four with a win over Richmond at the SCG on Sunday.
Longmire was full of praise of his team's work ethic, and in particular Hannebery's ability to run hard throughout the contest.
"Dan's an elite runner and when he gets on a ground like (Patersons Stadium) he uses up every square inch of it," Longmire said.
"It's really hard to play on a guy like him I guess.
"He's so clean and hard inside and he's able to run and link up on the outside.
"We just want to make sure we run hard two ways - it's really simple.
"We just hope to be able to do that over the course of a 130-minute game.
"We just have to make sure we continue along those lines."
Sixth-placed Richmond have stormed into calculations for a home final following six wins from their past seven games, including Sunday's triumph over Fremantle.
"They're a team that is on the rise," Longmire said.
"They have some talent in their team - a number of high picks that are coming to fruition, so they will take some beating.
"Our blokes are in some reasonable form as well, so it should be a really good game."
Swans veteran Ryan O'Keefe will be closely monitored this week after suffering a suspected concussion against the Eagles.
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