Plenty still to prove but Swans remain confident
The Brisbane Lions delivered Sydney a reality check last week but one of the Swans’ best young players believes they can compete for this year’s premiership.
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Pressure nothing new for besieged Suns coach
Speculation about his future is anything but a surprise for Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew.
Key Swans trio set to return from injury
There are injury reinforcements on the way for the Swans, but a reliable member of their backline is in doubt for Saturday’s match against Gold Coast.
‘Unacceptable’ Suns must lift
The Gold Coast Suns are in danger of letting another AFL season fall by the wayside unless they quickly rediscover winning form.
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Swans, Giants reignite COLA debate
The Sydney Swans and GWS Giants feel they are playing an uneven game compared to their Melbourne AFL rivals. See the figures why as one club said it’s “not an equal playing field”.
Teams: Eddie’s classy response to shock axing
Adelaide has made a statement at selection by dropping much-loved veteran Eddie Betts but the Crows aren’t the only team to drop a selection bombshell. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
2020 starts now for Swans: Kennedy
Sydney’s hopes of playing finals this season are all but gone but co-captain Josh Kennedy insists there’s still a lot to play for as the opportunity to build momentum for next season stars now.
Run home: Can chasing pack reel in Crows?
Adelaide is one game clear of four teams with five rounds remaining and in the box seat to secure a finals berth. Champion Data’s predictor suggests the chasing pack face an uphill battle to catch the Crows. FINAL LADDER
Wide open: Experts’ flag tips
It’s one of the most even AFL seasons in memory and after Round 18, no-one has emerged as a clear frontrunner for the premiership. Our experts give their verdict for this year’s flag.
When will your club play in Round 23?
The AFL is set to make the most of top-eight shaping matches in Round 23 when it releases the game times for Essendon v Collingwood, Richmond v Brisbane and more. SNEAK PEEK
Will Buddy’s 300th game be delayed until 2020?
Lance Franklin’s 300-game milestone has been delayed again by injury, casting doubt over whether the superstar Swan will reach the mark this season.
Super Ladder: Tigers can bury 2018 ghosts
Richmond is the sleeping giant of the competition and knocking Collingwood out of the top four this week will be sweet revenge after last year’s preliminary final letdown.
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