A rabble? Worst-of-the-century Swans have far bigger problems
After Sydney’s worst defeat at the SCG this century, Wayne Milera’s ‘rabble’ comment was generous, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.” Can the Swans recover?
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Rachele, ruthless Crows send stunning SCG warning
For 10 minutes on Saturday night, the Swans appeared to come out with a point to prove. Then the Crows took over in a demolition that stamps their genuine premiership credentials.
Crows apologise after star’s ‘disrespectful’ Swans comments
Wayne Milera raised eyebrows when he called Sydney “a bit of rabble” on radio after Adelaide’s 90-point win on Saturday night. Those comments have divided opinion, with a past great calling them disrespectful.
Swans ‘humiliated’, fans stage SCG walk-out
The Sydney Swans have been labelled a “rabble” by a rival player after an “embarrassing” loss that had fans walking out of the SCG.
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600 of the best: 55-year-old ex-Swan boots 10 goals in milestone
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