Rival coach’s surprising take on Buddy
Super coach Damien Hardwick watched on as Buddy Franklin struck one of his players but his reaction wasn’t what you’d expect.
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‘Sorry, what?’: Coach fumes at footy drama
The final moments of Friday’s blockbuster clash were shrouded in controversy, and Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has had his say.
AFL in awe as Buddy goes supernova
The Sydney Swans have pulled off an absolutely stunning comeback win over the Richmond Tigers after a Buddy Franklin masterclass.
Wild AFL controversy is absolute madness
One of the best AFL games of 2022 yet has finished in chaotic and controversial scenes after a post-siren call sent the footy world crazy.
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Pre-season mail: Axed Saint now Tigers’ Round 1 bolter
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Buddy no certainty for Round 1
Sydney coach John Longmire has cast doubt over star forward Lance Franklin’s availability for the Swans’ season-opener with new recruit Daniel Menzel and big man Sam Naismith also racing the clock.
SuperCoach’s 30 most popular players revealed
It’s no surprise to see Patrick Dangerfield in the number one spot, but a new Blue is hot on his heels, while Dustin Martin has fallen down the pecking order.
Why Demons gun is the next Dusty
Dustin Martin, Patrick Dangerfield, Lance Franklin and Alex Rance are widely regarded as the modern day greats of the game but who’s ready to step up to elite status? Champion Data predicts Generation Next.
Local boy Rampe proud to lead Swans
As Dane Rampe contemplates the prospect of being a Swan for life, the Sydney co-captain is excited the club’s NSW brigade continues to grow.
The draft: Deadly No.1 pick built for AFLX
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Buddy ‘like another coach’ on the field: Blakey
Lance Franklin is not yet back in full training following groin surgery but the superstar Swan is making his presence felt by teaching his younger teammates everything he knows.
Heeney leads new breed of SuperCoach Swans
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