Garry Lyon: Hawks finally emerge from Clarkson’s shadow
If Sydney’s was a “conscious uncoupling”, Hawthorn’s succession plan was more War of the Roses. As GARRY LYON writes, the Hawks are now firmly Sam Mitchell’s team and a flag contender.
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Gun Hawks overlooked in first round teams
Hawthorn’s recruiting spree has forced a major shake-up, while a number of Opening Round teams will be well below full strength.
Cox Q&A: Rejecting Eagles, how Horse revealed news, Warner talk
Dean Cox now has the opportunity he always wanted, to be an AFL head coach. LACHLAN MCKIRDY sits down with Sydney’s new leader for an expansive chat.
Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
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Every Swan rated: Sydney’s ace in the hole against premiership rivals
The Swans are coming off another brutal GF defeat, but change is in the air. Can they go a step further in 2025? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane say they have one thing no other contender has.
Inside the AFL’s mission to conquer western Sydney
Despite record-breaking years for the Swans and Giants, junior participation rates in areas of NSW had fallen. However, clubs in western Sydney are finally optimistic that they’re on the rise again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
Pre-season intel: Swans, Giants bolters make round 1 cases
SuperCoaches have another midfield cheapie to consider after a young Giant surged into the frame for an early debut with an impressive outing in the pre-season hitout against Sydney.
Buddy, Barry and flag heroes: Sydney’s best team since 2000
Sydney has been one of the AFL’s most dominant teams this century, powered by a host of the league’s biggest stars. See who made the cut in Lachlan McKirdy’s best side since 2000.
‘Make it his own’: New Sydney No.23’s SANFL pedigree
Ned Bowman has footy in his blood. His father Lachy was a SANFL star with Norwood who drove 500km a game to play. Now, he’s tipping his son to embrace the pressure of inheriting Lance Franklin’s number.
Swans young gun busted trying to buy drugs
A young Swans midfielder will miss the start of the AFL season after being caught by police trying to buy illicit substances at a venue in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Young Swan caught buying illicit substance
The Swans youngster, who played five matches in 2024, has been suspended for the first two rounds of the upcoming AFL season.
‘Something’s not right’: Moment Melican knew things had changed
It was late in the 2024 home and away season that Lewis Melican had a moment of maturity. Now, the Swans defender is taking on more responsibility — and has a new deal locked away.
Five grand finals, no flags: Papley, Grundy open up on brutal reality
Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy have five losing grand finals between them without premiership success. The star Sydney pair reveal how they are bouncing back ahead of 2025.
Match sim intel: Horse returns, young Swans shine, Mills’ move
With former coach John Longmire watching on, a number young Swans took it up to their more experience teammates in another high-intensity four-quarter hitout. Here’s how it all played out.
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