The Sydney Swans go into Friday nights clash with Geelong knowing the club can ill afford another loss.

The Swans are one of six teams inside the top eight on ten wins and a loss could see the club lose its position.

After going down to the Bulldogs after Jason Johanissens last minutes heroics last weekend,  Coleman medal favourite Buddy Franklin (pictured) says the club is under no illusions about just how precarious their position is.