Sydney coach John Longmire has read his team the riot act, accusing his players of "picking and choosing" when to play their trademark two-way style, as the Swans were rocked by injuries and suspension on Monday.

As the fallout continues from Saturday night's horror show against Hawthorn, it emerged the Swans will be without Kurt Tippett, Craig Bird - both to injuries - and the suspended Ted Richards, for the trip to Perth to take on the red-hot West Coast this weekend.

Awkward contact: Swans veteran Ted Richards and Hawthorn's Ben McEvoy. Credit:Getty Images

The setbacks have come at a terrible time for the Swans, whose premiership credentials have taken a hammering. And it could get worse - they are at risk of being tipped out of the top four if they leave the Eagles' Subiaco fortress without the points.

Forced to give up several fringe players following the big-name signings of Tippett and Lance Franklin, the Swans now face a big test of their depth in the coming month.