‘Now or never’: 24yo recruit can be Swans’ new Lizard
Riley Bice had played everywhere, from Murray Bushrangers’ under-18 side to the Tiwi Bombers. But it was a surprise shift to defence at Werribee that caught the eye of AFL recruiters.
Sydney
I’m no Papley: Swans new weapon’s midfield vow
One of Sydney’s first-round picks has revealed his desire to break out of the forward mould and emulate Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale in a clear sign of his ambition to succeed as a Swan.
Rampe 2.0? Latest Swans academy star who will leave rivals envious
He took out the Draft Combine time trial and models his game off Hawthorn’s Josh Weddle. Could former athletics star Joel Cochran be the next Sydney Academy product to make a splash in the AFL?
‘Really big mistake’: Roos reveals greatest Fitzroy regret
On the latest SACKED podcast, Paul Roos dives deep into the final years of Fitzroy, saying the club missed its opportunity to become a powerhouse once again before it eventually folded.
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‘Murder’ at the G: What Swan fans screamed in their seats
They were the loudest, yelling for their biggest footy stars to step up. But then thousands of Sydney Swan fans started to leave their seats, to flee the ground.
Elephant in the room in Grand Final loss
The Sydney Swans have let another golden opportunity slip, and there’s an inescapable truth their supporters won’t want to hear.
Player ratings: Stars who flopped on game’s biggest stage — again
The Swans had one of the best midfields in the game, and on the game’s biggest stage it was taken to the cleaners by Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale and co. See how every player on the ground performed and have your say.
‘Never learn’: Swans make the same mistake
The Sydney Swans and coach John Longmire are being slaughtered for repeating a horror grand final mistake.
AFL in disbelief over Grand Final insanity
Channel 7’s sideline reporter Abbey Holmes’ face said it all after Eric Hipwood rubbed salt in the wounds as they put Sydney to the sword.
Popstar’s $5m price tag talk of nation
Popstar Katy Perry’s $5m price tag to perform at the AFL Grand Final has some people questioning how the money could have been better spent.
The SA kid fulfilling a community’s dream on big stage
Matt Roberts, the ‘freak who was good at everything’, steps onto the MCG today for the AFL grand final. Those who know him best reflect on the country kid’s journey to the big time.
PM fires off zingers to crowd at North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has compared himself and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to the feuding Gallagher brothers from pop band Oasis as he addressed footy fans at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast.
McGuane: The trend Swans need to reverse to lift premiership cup
The Sydney Swans have had an Achilles heel all season, and in the biggest game of the season it could well cost them. MICK McGUANE unpacks each side’s path to victory.
AFL Grand Final sweep: How to get yours today
Grand Final day just isn’t the same without a sweep between family and friends. Find out how to get easy access to yours for the 2024 decider here.
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