Star full-forward Charlie Curnow kicked a season-best eight goals while Hayden McLean booted four as the Swans played themselves back into form with a 114-point demolition of Richmond at the SCG.

The Swans rested a number of bodies for the rare visit of the Tigers to Sydney, but the hosts were still far too strong in a commanding performance that went some way to restoring confidence after last week’s 27-point loss to Geelong. The pre-game AFL Record proved prophetic: “2nd v 17th and it’s at the SCG. This won’t be close”.

Charlie Curnow celebrates after a game to remember against Richmond. Getty Images

After struggling on the narrow oval in Geelong, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner were delighted to return home to the sun and wide open spaces of the SCG. Both men had 32 disposals, with Heeney kicking five goals and Warner three.

The Swans finally rested ruckman Brodie Grundy, who had played all 11 games this season.…