The accepted wisdom that all you want out of pre-season football is a clean bill of health and a look at the newbies was given a shake-up the last time Carlton played. To the wishlist was added, "And whatever you do, don't lose by 10 goals to the worst team ever, especially not when it's Essendon." Rightly or otherwise, a young team copping a hiding at its traditional Princes Park home picked at the seam of a sunny summer. Against Sydney on Friday night they needed to restore a little faith. See the highlights on video The Swans duly rounded out their preparations with a 22-point win at Etihad Stadium, but there was plenty to brighten Blue moods. Down by 39 points midway through the second quarter and in danger of deeper pre-season scarring, they were back within two goals a quarter later and controlling proceedings sufficiently to threaten an upset. Read more: