Swans extend Buddy successor for two more
Logan McDonald is a key piece of Sydney’s present and future and the Swans have held off rival interest to re-sign him.
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Huge twist after insane AFL rumour
The Sydney Swans have put a “wild” rumour to bed with a major announcement just hours after a star’s contract storm erupted.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
Midfield shake-up unlocks Swans’ five-goal hero
Luke Parker’s extended forward cameo wasn’t the only positional changes Swans coach John Longmire unleashed in round 1.
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Giants defender slams Buddy tactics
GWS defender Phil Davis has added more spice to his rivalry with Lance Franklin by revealing the reason for his heated exchange with the Sydney spearhead late in the Giants’ elimination final win.
Pies still in fight: Buckley
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley insists his team is “still in the fight” after the Pies were overrun by West Coast in the dying stages of a pulsating qualifying final.
Phil’s Giant effort stops Buddy, Swans
OPERATION: Stop Buddy hasn’t always worked for Phil Davis and GWS but, on the biggest stage, the Giants’ co-captain put in one of the performances of his career, holding the Sydney star goalless in a 49-point romp.
Swans by a whisker but Giants have the talent
TERRY Wallace says the Swans stability should squeeze them past GWS on Saturday night but fears they concede too many inside 50s and could be vulnerable to a much improved Giants forward pressure.
Swans are still losing TV battle
THE Sydney Swans dominate crowds in the Harbour City and their membership base is extremely strong, but television numbers tell a vastly different story.
Buddy’s Babes: Swans hope young guns stand tall
WHEN Lance Franklin arrived in Sydney five years ago his leadership was something few people saw or valued. When they take on GWS at the SCG on Saturday it could be the difference between winning and losing.
King: Are the Giants tough enough to beat Swans?
A STATISTICAL case could be made for Sydney to be the worst team in the finals, but the Swans win through endeavour, passion and an unwavering team-first attitude — nothing you’ll see on a stats sheet. DAVID KING ponders if the Giants are tough enough.
How Will found his way to the big time
WILL Hayward went from playing football to be with his mates and the love of the game — to the game’s most exciting teenager and an important part of the Sydney Swans in the AFL finals.
Jones planning an off-season move
SYDNEY star Zak Jones will once again plead his case in the off-season for a switch to the midfield. But until then, he is happy doing exactly what his coach tells him.
Star Swans back, Giants make four changes
LANCE Franklin and Luke Parker are back for the Swans but Leon Cameron has sprung a surprise recalling four players for Saturday’s elimination final at the SCG. SEE THE TEAMS
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