After entering the competition in 2012, it would take some years of embarrassment before Greater Western Sydney would compete and challenge the Swans' dominance over them to establish one of the best rivalries in the league.
The Swans hold the bragging rights after winning 20 out of the 31 matches between the two Sydney clubs, while Luke Parker has won the most Brett Kirk medals with five.
Here's my ranking of the 10 most exciting games between the clubs in the lead-up to their 32nd meeting this Friday at the SCG.
8Round 5, 2021
Greater Western Sydney 9.17 (71) defeated Sydney 10.9 (69)
In what was one of Toby Green's worst games for the Giants after scoring 1.7, the Swans looked to extend their win streak to five to start the season with a big five-goal game from Lance Franklin. However, Tim Taranto's 27 disposals and especially Josh Kelly's clutch goal late in the fourth quarter helped to seal the upset win.
