Swans coach weighs in on send-off rule
There are more calls for a send-off rule in the AFL after Tom Stewart’s brutal bump on Tiger Dion Prestia – and Swans coach John Longmire has had his say.
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Swans confident of regaining Covid-stricken pair
The Swans had another difficult episode with Covid last week but coach John Longmire says there is good news on that front ahead of a return clash with Essendon.
AFL champ reveals coach’s merciless note
Swans legend Jude Bolton has revealed the absolutely brutal match review notes sent by Paul Roos. It was enough to scare even Ryan Fitzgerald.
Port confirms nature of Butters’ knee injury
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‘Swans season is not a write off’
SYDNEY Swans coach John Longmire is holding every single one of his players responsible for the club’s 0-5 start to the season, but insists finals is not a lost cause.
The Barometer: Star Swan sidelined
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Sad exit looming for AFL star Kieren Jack
THE Sydney Swans are in deep trouble and so is Kieren Jack with the former co-captain’s fortunes in many ways mirroring the team’s fall from grace.
Rioli leads Hawks’ unlikely game changers
THE TACKLE: THERE was plenty to like about the Hawks unheralded list of match winners yesterday — and then there was Cyril, MARK ROBINSON writes.
Giants now bullies in Swans’ backyard
IT’S official, GWS are now the big brother in Sydney’s AFL family after claiming their first win at the SCG in five attempts and condemning their rivals to their worst start in 24 years.
Reid wants to stay at Swans
SYDNEY’S horror start to 2017 hasn’t discouraged Sam Reid from wanting to extend his stay with the Swans after attracting the interest of rival clubs.
Swans aren’t dead yet: Brereton
AFL great Dermott Brereton says you would be a fool to right off Sydney despite their woeful start and a looming Sydney derby against GWS.
Big guns back as Swans blood Melican
WINLESS Sydney has regained three key players for the Sydney derby against GWS and will blood its sixth debutant of the year, Lewis Melican.
Giants to start favourites for first time
GWS is no longer the little brother in Sydney’s AFL rivalry and not only can the Giants effectively end the Swans’ finals hopes, they will start favourites against them for the first time.
Forgotten Swan set for inspiring return
ALEX Johnson is on the verge of the AFL’s most remarkable comeback after five knee reconstructions in the past four years, inspired by mate Daniel Menzel.
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