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Now the AFL minor premiership marathon has been won, Sydney coach John Longmire is looking to maintain his sides sizzling form through the finals after a crushing 113-point victory over Richmond at the SCG.The Swans clinched top spot in breathtaking fashion, with Lance Franklin kicking seven goals, Ben McGlynn a career-equal-best five and Gary Rohan four in Saturdays 25.14 (164) to 7.9 (51) victory.It was Sydneys sixth straight win and their fourth by 67 points or more in that period, though fading North Melbourne were their only top-eight opponent in that time.Richmonds 14th loss of the season leaves them in 13th place, which is their lowest placing since they finished 15th in coach Damien Hardwicks first year in charge in 2010.At one stage, Sydney piled on 70 successive points and they led by as much as 136 in the final quarter before the Tigers kicked four of the last five goals in a belated show of defiance.The contest was a stark contrast with their first meeting this season, when Richmond won by one point following a goal after the siren.Richmond didnt kick their first goal until the second quarter and trailed by 31, 81 and 123 at the breaks.The Swans fast ball movement and unrelenting pressure proved far too much for a Richmond side lacking the talent, intensity and experience to compete for a full game.Josh Kennedy spearheaded a dominant Sydney midfield, youngster Isaac Heeney looked sharp and a miserly defensive unit kept the clamps on the Tigers forwards.I thought our players, the way we went about it, was fantastic and really didnt give them a look in, Longmire said after Sydneys biggest score and winning margin in three years.Longmire spent little time savouring just the third minor premiership in his clubs history.Its important to play well for the year. Its a marathon to get to this point, Longmire said.But the reality is that season has now finished and a new season is about to begin and hopefully weve got some confidence in the football we like to play and thats what we take into this new season.Longmire praised Franklin for his outstanding pressure rather than his goal haul, and said the star forward had played well the whole year.Hardwick said the season had been a kick in the backside, and he was more disappointed than relieved their underwhelming campaign had finished.We played a side tonight that was playing for something. They are an incredible side, Hardwick said.But we were probably looking more for season 2017 more so than the result tonight.When youve got a young side youve got to take your chances early and we didnt. Custom Padres T-shirts .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. 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Barry, confirmed the news to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger on Friday morning. "He brings to the table not only talent, but the intangibles are just as important for the most part: leadership, character, the willingness to work with young players," Senators general manager Bryan told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com. "Its nice to hear that he wants to play. Now its just a matter of getting a contract done with him." Murray also said he is ready to get to work on a new deal for his captain. "We were informed late this morning by Daniels agent, JP Barry, that Daniel has made a decision and is committed to play next year for the Senators," Murray said Friday in a statement. "We now will begin the process of negotiating a contract, which we hope to have completed in the near future." Swedish television station SVT World spoke to Alfredsson this week. "Ive never been so tireed after a season earlier, even though it was so short," Alfredsson told the station.dddddddddddd "I needed some time to think about the future, but the important thing is that the urge is there." Alfredsson returned to Sweden with his family following their postseason exit. He met with Murray prior to leaving and said he would likely give him a decision on his future by Draft Day. "I came home to Sweden on Monday and felt I can do this one more summer," he said. "I feel a little excited to get going and start exercising. "The body has felt good lately. I missed a game this season and that was because I had a cold. In this way it has been positive, I have been freshened and it has affected my decision." The 40-year-old, whos an unrestricted free agent, must now negotiate a new contract with Murray. If the two sides do agree on a new deal, Murray cant officially re-sign him until the free agency window opens July 5. 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