How ‘uninspired’ Swans rounded off decade of disappointment
This year, the Swans were supposed to put three painful grand finals behind them. And yet, after a near-perfect season, they’ve once again failed on the biggest stage.
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Inside Brisbane’s 204-day ‘dance’ to premiership glory
Chris Fagan called it dancing on thin ice— and boy, did the Lions dance. GLENN MCFARLANE examines the key moments from a season like no other, which led to Brisbane’s first premiership in 21 years.
‘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.
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Shocking 106-year Swans history laid bare
The Sydney Swans have all but locked up the AFL minor premiership but the club has to overcome history to claim it’s sixth flag.
Swans coach thrilled with grinding win
Sydney coach John Longmire celebrated the Swans’ minor premiership as he had a blunt response to questions over a star’s future.
Swans surge to seal top spot, end Bombers finals dream
Sydney has locked in the AFL’s minor premiership after overcoming another sluggish start to end Essendon’s hopes of a miracle finals charge.
One in 11: Ugly stat shows why Bombers won’t play finals
Essendon has crashed out of finals contention after a loss to Sydney which followed an all-time familiar pattern that Bombers fans have become accustomed to.
Player ratings: Heeney upstaged, fringe Dons set to feel heat
Isaac Heeney showcased his Brownlow Medal credentials again to lead Sydney to victory over Essendon, but was upstaged by two Swans teammates. EVERY PLAYER RATED.
Watch: Fringe Swan handed month ban for innocuous VFL tackle
Sam Wicks is the second Swan handed a monster ban for a VFL incident, with an innocuous tackle handing the youngster a month off football. Watch the incident and have your say.
‘Extraordinary’: Swans coach slams McRae’s advantage call
He didn’t use the word hypocrite but Sydney coach John Longmire made it pretty clear what he thought of Collingwood coach Craig McRae’s post-match comments.
‘Circus’: Pies’ flag defence shattered after 50m controversy
An almighty Sydney comeback — and possible missed 50m penalty — have all but ended Collingwood’s premiership defence, leaving a frustrated Craig McRae to hit out at a freekick “circus”.
‘Gee whiz’: Debate explodes over AFL drama
Collingwood’s season is in tatters, but were they robbed by a controversial late umpiring decision in a dramatic loss to the Swans?
Chad Warner stars as Sydney ends Collingwood’s premiership tilt
Warner and Heeney star in SuperCoach and at the SCG to overcome a 27-point deficit in the final term to beat Collingwood. Check out the key SuperCoach takeaways from Friday night football.
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