Practice Match, 2003
Sydney vs Melbourne
Saturday 8 March
Venue: Manuka Oval
Attendance: 2324
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Sydney | 5.2 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 14.7.91 |
| Melbourne | 3.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 8.8.56 |
Sydney win by 35 points
Goalkickers: David Neitz 4, Daniel Breese 1, Russell Robertson 1, Jeff White 1, Adem Yze 1
Barry Hall was a late withdrawal, but his replacement Scott Stevens booted four goals for the Swans. Despite David Neitz booting four goals in the first quarter the side added just four more for the match and were comfortable losers.
Steven Armstrong played his first match since being caught in the Bali Bombings. Daniel Ward injured his knee.
Media
Age - 08/03/2003
Herald Sun - 10/03/2003