McCartin brothers cherish ‘cool’ Swans bond
There are few better football stories this year than Paddy McCartin’s AFL return, alongside brother Tom in the Sydney Swans’ backline, after concussions threatened his career.
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Swans champ in mix to return after VFL outing
Another Sydney Swans veteran is in the news but this time it’s all good news as they try to win a third match in a row, this time against Adelaide.
AFL legend tells Swans to ‘let Buddy walk’
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has urged the Sydney Swans to hold firm as speculation over Buddy Franklin’s contract continues to mount.
‘Move on’: Buddy brushes AFL legend
Buddy Franklin has been the talk of the AFL this week over his contract rumours but the man himself is keeping a tight lip.
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Buddy ‘like another coach’ on the field: Blakey
Lance Franklin is not yet back in full training following groin surgery but the superstar Swan is making his presence felt by teaching his younger teammates everything he knows.
Heeney leads new breed of SuperCoach Swans
Sydney has long been a home of SuperCoach stars, but this year represents a changing of the guard. There are some great options, but not who you might think. Our guide to the best picks.
The Phantom’s SuperCoach formguide: Sydney
Whether you are punting on a mid-price selection or backing the favourite, it’s not always easy picking a winner in SuperCoach. To help, The Phantom predicts Sydney’s best 22 and delivers a racing-style formguide covering every player in it.
Mock draft: Our experts pick their AFLX teams
The stars will be coming out to play AFLX but which ones are still anyone’s guess. Our experts select their squads for the revamped four-team extravaganza.
Swan Lloyd’s constant drive to be better
Sydney club champion Jake Lloyd is determined to raise the bar again in 2019 as he targets an imminent return to full training after off-season hip surgery.
Fasolo, Wines add to weird injury history
AFL pre-season can be a dangerous time for players … on and off the field. Now Alex Fasolo and Ollie Wines have joined a rich history of players injuring themselves in bizarre ways.
50 reasons to get excited about season 2019
The tennis is over and that means the AFL season is on its way. JON RALPH takes a look at what’s to come this season and what we can’t wait to see.
Who are your club’s ruck hopes?
Ruckmen are back to being exactly that and the new rules will mean some big men should dominate this year and others could struggle.
Dominant ruckman key to flag success
Dominant ruckmen will be worth their weight (or height) in gold in 2019, according to DAVID KING, who explains how the new clearance rules will impact the game.
Blakey ready to hit the ground running
Gun Sydney father-son recruit Nick Blakey is close to returning to full training as he ramps up his preparation for the 2019 season and is keen to repay the faith the club has shown in him by selecting him with a top-10 pick at last year’s draft.
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