Sydney Swans coach John Longmire believes his side is primed for a red hot start to the AFL season after Friday nights 22 point win over the Blues.

The Swans will open their season when they take on Collingwood on easter Saturday at the SCG.

Buddy Franklin (pictured) showed he was back to his best form in a dominant display against Carlton, booting three goals alongside 20 disposals and the coach says he couldn’t have asked for more from the superstar forward after his troubled end to the 2015 season.