THE Sydney Swans are unlikely to push to have games moved from the SCG to Telstra Stadium despite Sunday's game against Brisbane being officially sold out with an official attendance of just 24,854, well below the anticipated 30,000 capacity during rebuilding work at the venue.

The "ground full" sign went up about 90 minutes before Sunday's match when the last public tickets were sold. The below-capacity attendance was due to empty seats in the Members' Stand.

However, although there is a strong chance thousands of supporters could miss out on seeing home matches at the SCG this season, particularly those against traditional drawcards such as Essendon (round 10), the Swans' general manager of football operations, Andrew Ireland, said it was unlikely games would be moved.

"We've got long-term contracts with the SCG in place which raise legal ramifications for moving games," he said. "Things like corporate facilities and signage are different at Telstra Stadium, so those things have to be taken into account."

Meanwhile, the SCG lights are likely to be approved for use this season after a test on Saturday night. Two of the six light towers have been removed as part of the rebuilding works, raising doubts about the standard of illumination. However, Ireland said he was confident the match against Melbourne on April 28 would proceed as scheduled.

"Just from a player's perspective the light seemed OK," Ireland said. "The AFL had cameras there and they were testing. We haven't heard officially yet, but if there had been a negative response I think we would know by now."

The Swans' fast-finishing 27-point victory over Brisbane on Sunday has come at a price, with skilful defender/midfielder Sean Dempster suffering a strained medial ligament that will keep him sidelined for up to six weeks. Veteran defender Jared Crouch is in line to replace Dempster after making a successful return in the reserves at the weekend. However, forward Nick Davis (foot) is likely to miss another week.

The Swans come up against an Adelaide team that has shown impressive resolve in victories over the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide despite a potentially debilitating list of injuries.

Forward Trent Hentschel and ruckman Rhett Biglands are both out for the season with knee injuries, captain Mark Ricciuto is still recovering from back and neck complaints, and defender Graham Johncock and forward Ken McGregor are also sidelined. Full-back Ben Rutten and midfielders Matthew Bode and Robert Shirley face fitness tests this week.

¡Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews has ignited a territorial war before the Kangaroos' first "home" match on the Gold Coast by claiming AFL fans in the region who embraced the Roos were gullible.

"The marketers mightn't like this, but do you seriously think playing three games on the Gold Coast makes them a Gold Coast team?" said Matthews of the Kangaroos' plans to play 10 games there during the next three years.

"If the Gold Coast people embrace the Kangaroos, then they are very gullible. That's the way it is, I reckon. Most AFL supporters on the Gold Coast, if they are AFL supporters, they can drive three-quarters [of an hour] up the road to watch the Lions play. The Titans are a Gold Coast team. The Kangaroos play a few games on the Gold Coast, I mean let's not kid ourselves."

The Kangaroos' initial Gold Coast games had been widely considered the first step toward relocation given the AFL's long-term plans to have two teams in Queensland. However, Kangaroos chairman Graham Duff assured Melbourne-based supporters on Sunday the club intended staying in Melbourne, prompting Matthews's insinuation that the Roos were being opportunistic.

However, Kangaroos chief executive Rick Aylett claimed the Lions had taken their Gold Coast supporters for granted, and the Roos posed a legitimate threat. "Leigh is running a bit scared at the moment," he said.