Sydney defender Nick Smith concedes the Swans have struggled to adjust to the dimensions of the MCG, as they prepare to return there for Friday’s big AFL clash with Hawthorn.

The Swans lost to Richmond last Saturday, their third defeat in their past five matches at the iconic ground.

“You probably do have to adjust to a bigger sized ground, something we probably haven’t done as well as would have liked in the past,” said Smith who plays his 150th game this week.