It’s taken a half, but the new AFL season has sparked to life as former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow slotted his first goal as a Swan.

Playing against his former club in the season opener, it was a slow start for the star recruit after his high-profile move in the trade period.

But midway through the third term, Curnow finally found himself lining up for a shot at goal after a strong mark.

As the passionate Blues supporters booed and waved tissues at their former favourite son, the 29-year-old showed no signs of anxiety to slot the Swans’ fifth-straight major to overturn a halftime deficit.

The goal from their former teammate caused tensions to boil over as players from both sides ended up scrapping on the ground. Sydney forward Joel Amarty was eventually awarded a free kick and booted a freebie through the big sticks to undo the visitors’ good work.

The Blues were eager to go after Curnow from before the bounce, while his former skipper, Patrick Cripps, also attempted to rough his mate up with a big bump.

However, the forward was able to avoid the contact as Cripps ended up on the turf.

Curnow was not the only member of his trade to land a blow, as former Swan Oliver Florent landed an accidental knee to Isaac Heeney’s head that forced his former teammate into a concussion test during the long break.

The Swans star was cleared to return in the third term as the contest finally spiced up.

The game was in desperate need of it after just six goals were kicked in the first half on a dewy SCG.