Chad Warner will be one of the most important players in Saturday’s grand final, but in an alternate universe he could have been playing for the rival Lions. Will they regret a recent trade?
Four big games of AFLW took place on Sunday, and the Sydney Derby stole the show as the Swans capped a terrific weekend for the club with a close win. Recap the action here.
All eyes were set to be on a pair on injured Swans when they hit the training track on Sunday. One however, was a notable absentee ahead of next week’s grand final against Brisbane.
The Swans’ midfield typically grabs the headlines. But it was John Longmire’s key forwards who produced one of their most complete performances of the year to canter into the grand final.
Port couldn’t score from its midfield dominance. Sydney, however, did the opposite, and in the most vital of times on Friday it proved the difference. Go behind the moment that should strike fear into Geelong and Brisbane.
He might not look it on the field with his darting runs through the midfield, but on matchdays Chad Warner is the picture of calm. He’s staying grounded ahead of one of the biggest matches of his career.
Isaac Heeney wanted to be a fullback for Newcastle, now he’s set to play game 200 for the Swans in a home preliminary final. Heeney says he’s ready to lead by example on Friday night.
Sydney’s season has already been a success on the field after finishing top of the ladder and making their way to a home preliminary final — and they’re flying off the field as well.
After throwing away 20-plus leads at the final change of consecutive finals, GWS are licking their wounds. LACHLAN McKIRDY delves into the Giants’ season and what comes next.
For a decade, Jake Lloyd and Harry Cunningham have quietly gone about their business. So often they’re critical to the Swans’ success, and Friday’s preliminary final will be no different.
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