All-Australian Swan to miss extended period
Tom Papley is the second big-name small forward officially out of the round 1 Sydney derby, joining suspended Giant Toby Greene
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‘No bad feelings’: Giants recruit reflects on Eagles stint
Former Eagle Jarrod Brander made a strong first impression at the Giants with a five-goal haul against the Swans
Swans sweat on Papley hamstring scare
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Former Saint firms for Swans Round 1 debut
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