‘Gee whiz’: Debate explodes over AFL drama
Collingwood’s season is in tatters, but were they robbed by a controversial late umpiring decision in a dramatic loss to the Swans?
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Chad Warner stars as Sydney ends Collingwood’s premiership tilt
Warner and Heeney star in SuperCoach and at the SCG to overcome a 27-point deficit in the final term to beat Collingwood. Check out the key SuperCoach takeaways from Friday night football.
Swans leave Pies’ flag defence on brink with epic comeback
Sydney has all but ended Collingwood’s premiership defence after producing a stirring comeback led by stars Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner.
Player ratings: Heeney, Warner heroics flatten Pies
Two of Sydney’s biggest stars combined to deny Collingwood victory on a night where one Magpie pushed his All-Australian case — again. See how we rated every player.
Startling stat against Swans’ premiership success
There’s more than 100 years of evidence to suggest Sydney can’t win the AFL premiership in 2024, but that means nothing to coach John Longmire.
How Swans fell from premiership favouritism
Sydney’s drop off has been dramatic, going from a 13-1 team and looking unstoppable, to winning just one of its past six games. MATTHEW FORREST unpacks what’s gone wrong.
‘Utterly unacceptable’: Longmire at loss to explain Port destruction
Port fans are on top of the world after their team’s utter demolition of the top of the table Swans on Saturday night and Sydney coach John Longmire can’t believe the margin either.
‘Disturbing’ AFL massacre cannot be believed
The Sydney Swans will have to overcome 79 years of history if they’re going to win the 2024 flag after an absurd bloodbath in Adelaide.
No panic from Swans amid worrying slump
Six points clear at the top of the ladder, Sydney seems to be cruising to the minor premiership. But, it’s recent form has revealed worrying trends — not that the Swans are concerned.
Swans star won’t be rested
The first-placed Swans are in a form slump but Sydney coach John Longmire isn’t panicking.
Bevo holding his horses on top four, Longmire laments loss
The Western Bulldogs have played the top three sides in the past three weeks and have three wins, but Luke Beveridge isn’t looking any further ahead than next week.
‘My body trying to tell me something’: Reid calls time
After a career cruelled by injury, Swan Sam Reid has called time on his time in the AFL, saying it was time to listen to what his body was telling him after another hamstring setback.
Pressure point: Will this stat haunt Swans in September?
After its third loss by two points or less in a month, questions are being asked about Sydney’s record in close matches and coach John Longmire has responded.
‘Can’t thank them enough’: Swan calls time
A Sydney premiership player has announced his retirement, effective immediately, after a long injury battle.
‘Our best win this year’: Lions put comp on notice
Callum Ah Chee kicked a miracle goal to put the Lions in front against ladder-leading Sydney in a win he’s called their best for the season. And the Lions aren’t done yet.
Thriller blows AFL ‘completely wide open’
The Sydney Swans have some concerns after an AFL thriller proved there’s another scary premiership contender in the mix.
Harry Who-dini? The key Swan still underrated after 200 games
As loyal as they come, Harry Cunningham has been one of the key stalwarts in Sydney Swans’ history. He charts his journey to 200 AFL games with LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
Only Brisbane’s ‘best footy’ will beat Swans
The Lions will get a true indication of their AFL premiership credentials when they host the Swans on Sunday at the Gabba.
‘I’ve got ammo now’: Heeney responds to Toby Greene quip
It was one of the toughest weeks of Isaac Heeney’s career, but he’s ready to bounce back on the field for the Swans and might even have a comeback prepared for their cheeky cross-town rivals.
‘Perfect tackle’: Dunkley backs banned teammate
A leading AFL player fears becoming “hesitant” on the field following the suspension of one of his teammates for making a “perfect tackle”.
Longmire quizzed on Cox future, McInerney knee
Dean Cox is considered the favourite to replace Adam Simpson as coach of the Eagles. Swans coach John Longmire discusses the future of his assistant plus gives an update on a star’s injury.
From ‘dark times’ to euphoria: Veteran Swan celebrates return
For veteran Luke Parker, it was like his debut all over again but after one of the toughest seasons of his career, the midfielder is hoping to play a big role in the Swans’ run to September.
‘I was pretty low’: Mills opens up on emotional journey back
In October last year, Sydney captain Callum Mills stood forlorn in front of the media after a Mad Monday wrestling incident gone wrong. On Saturday, he made his long-awaited return – and it was an emotional one.
Swans boss tiring of GWS Giants’ antics
The Giants have an ability to get under their AFL rivals’ skin and it appears the Swans have just about had enough of it.
Swans bristle over ‘low brow’ GWS jab as Warner talks continue
GWS’ cheeky vibe at Isaac Heeney’s video this week ruffled feathers, while JON RALPH reports the Swans are closing in on a deal with Chad Warner.
Swans break ‘taboo’ in vulnerable footage
The Swans are absolutely flying in 2024 and breaking down the “taboo topic” of opening up is something the connected side has been focussing on for some time.
Ban stands: Parker’s horror season gets worse
The Swans challenged Luke Parker’s six-game ban to the VFL Appeal Board on Monday night. They walked away disappointed. SCOTT GULLAN has the details.
Best of three? Sydney boss speaks on how AFL can be truly national
The Swans are the flag favourites, and boss Andrew Pridham tells GLENN MCFARLANE the grand final in Melbourne remains an advantage for Victorian clubs, as he chats footy’s biggest issues.
Inside Sydney’s program changing the lives of First Nations kids
The Swans have a long history of First Nations players wearing the red and white. But a new program to get more talent into their pathways has become a lifesaving one, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Heeney v Warner: Could Swans teammates vie for Brownlow?
Among the top four in the market for this year’s Brownlow Medal, there are two Swans. Could two teammates really contend? LACHLAN MCKIRDY breaks it down.
Contentious call denies depleted Dogs after Warner masterclass
The hits kept on coming for the Dogs, and as they hit back valiantly, their comeback after Chad Warner’s latest masterclass was cruelly denied by a contentious decision.
Harley who? Why young Swan is the next Dustin Martin
Harley Reid has been making headlines as the next coming of Dustin Martin, but LACHLAN McKIRDY writes the next Dusty may have been under our noses in red and white this whole time.
‘Still learning’: Swan’s scary upside
Sydney coach John Longmire has a dire warning for the rest of the AFL after one of the best individual performances of the season.
Three takeaways from Warner’s masterclass against wounded Dogs
A Chad Warner-led Sydney has escaped with the four points after an injury-depleted Western Bulldogs mounted a fierce comeback. Relive the updates and read the takeaways here.
‘It snaps legs’: AFL great slams tackle
The hip-drop tackle outlawed in the NRL has reared its head in the AFL after a star Bulldog was injured against the Swans.
Ladder-leading Swans hold off brave, depleted Dogs
The Swans remain the AFL’s most in-form team, beating a brave Western Bulldogs side by 14 points at Marvel Stadium.
Swans boss calls out Magpies for blockbuster collision
Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham has never been shy at taking jabs at the Pies, now the Swans boss has thrown down the gauntlet to the 2023 premiers for an epic way to start 2025.
Swans to appeal Parker’s monster ban as club rallies around star
Sydney have not accepted Luke Parker’s six-game ban and will appeal the decision as a premiership teammate backs the veteran to play AFL this year.
Swan speaks out on mate’s clouded future
One of Luke Parker’s closest teammates has revealed what he expects from the sidelined Sydney midfielder after his suspension.
Swans gun wiped out in monster ban
Sydney champion Luke Parker has failed to minimise his ban for bumping a VFL opponent at the Tribunal, copping a huge stint on the sidelines.
Key Don banned for Dreamtime, Parker sent straight to tribunal
Essendon will be without one of their young guns for Saturday night’s clash with Richmond while Luke Parker is staring at a huge ban for his bump in a VFL match.
Amartey Party: How big Swan finally rose to the top
The Amartey Party has often been fleeting in the AFL. But a first full pre-season has lead to the 24-year-old Swan putting together his most consistent season to date.
Ralph: End of ‘Buddy Era’ gives Swans best premiership hope
The Swans are flying high, and while they would love a prime Lance Franklin, it’s become clear his retirement has helped create the most complete side in the AFL, writes JON RALPH.
Staggering claim made about the flag faves
On top of the ladder entering round 10, there were still queries over the Sydney Swans this AFL season. Not anymore.
Sensational Swans show Blues what a real contender looks like
Carlton’s top-eight spot was on the line and after 14 minutes, it led by 26 points. What unfolded from then on was a brutal reality check for Michael Voss’ side from a rampant Sydney.
SuperCoach take aways: A new tag nemesis has emerged
SuperCoach has a new master tagger to avoid at all costs after James Jordon’s latest shutdown job took out Sam Walsh. See full take aways and recap Sydney’s win over Carlton here.
Papley trade revisited: Where would Blues, Swans be now?
Had Joe Daniher’s wish to join Sydney been granted in 2019, Tom Papley would have been a Blue — LACHLAN MCKIRDY and TIM MICHELL examine what the failed trade has meant for both Carlton and the Swans.
Swan’s strong start earns contract extension
Sydney has rewarded defender Lewis Melican with a new deal as he continues to thrive as a key pillar in the club’s backline.
The crazy history of Blues, Swans backroom booms and battles
Today Carlton aspire for the excellence of Sydney, yet as SHANNON GILL explores when the Swans first moved to Sydney the roles were reversed with Carlton playing the role of brutal big brother who first gave, then took.
Sydney’s biggest sporting club breaking records in 2024
The Swans have worked hard to create success in the Sydney market. But in 2024, on the back of their best-ever start to a season, they’re breaking records both on and off the field.
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