AFL ladder leaders Hawthorn meet the second placed Sydney Swans in Sydney at the sCG on Thursday night.

Both sides are peaking at the right time of the season after rocky starts and the Hawks in particular will be desperate for a confidence boosting win over the Swans, the last side to beat the Premiers in 2016.

Hawks midfielder Isaac Smith says while the Swans have weapons all over the ground, if the team can restrict the output of Swans spearhead Buddy Franklin (pictured) , the side will be well on the way to a victory.