Mick McGuane: Is end nigh for this Swans champion?
Josh Kennedy’s been at the forefront of the Swans’ success for more than a decade but, at age 33, the times are a-changin’, Mick McGuane writes
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Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin was back at the scene of his historic 1000th goal and ‘Buddy’ brought along a few special friends.
Swans yet to rule out Buddy for Hawks clash
The Swans will have to wait another week to regain Tom Papley but they may not have to be as patient with Lance Franklin.
‘Pathetic’: AFL thrashing a ‘training run’
West Coast came crashing back to earth with an absolute thrashing at the hands of Sydney that broke all the wrong kinds of records.
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Wheel deal: Blues enhance Teague’s hopes
If this is Carlton playing with training wheels on, strap yourselves in for when the Blues hit full steam. The club’s third win in five weeks under David Teague has enhanced his hopes of the full-time job.
AFL’s fastest players: Buddy puts them to shame
His body might be letting him down at the moment, but Lance Franklin’s blistering pace is still too hot for almost every other AFL player. YOUR CLUB’S FASTEST PLAYER
Help arrives for Papley in nick of time
Tom Papley was down on confidence with his kicking in front of goal before teaming up with one of Sydney’s great forwards.
Why I’m sticking with the Swans: Longmire
He’s been the subject of a major push to return back to the club where he played in a premiership but John Longmire will stay at the Swans. He opens up on what brought him to the decision.
Teams: Long wait over for Birchall
Hawthorn veteran Grant Birchall has been named for his first AFL game in more than two years but the Hawks have lost a key forward, and several big names return. ALL THE TEAMS
Trade HQ: Can Swans keep their young guns?
What is Sydney planning? The club that pulled off the Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett deals in back to back years has plenty of cap space. But they’ve also got their own stars they want to keep.
Podcast: Did Judd really rule Teague out?
Chris Judd’s comment that Carlton wouldn’t appoint a coach “with training wheels on” raised eyebrows and led to conjecture about David Teague’s aspirations. The SuperFooty Podcast team debate what the statement meant.
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