‘Embarrassing’: AFL stunned by huge upset
The Gold Coast Suns caused arguably the upset of the AFL season to date with a spectacular defensive display to emerge victorious against Sydney.
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Special moment as Goodes ends public AFL exile
Adam Goodes returned to the football spotlight on Saturday for a special celebration. See the strong reception Goodes was given from fans and pictures.
Adam Goodes returns from AFL exile
Adam Goodes has made a rare and unexpected public appearance on Saturday, warming the hearts of AFL and Sydney Swans fans.
Swans stars return for special occasion
Sydney’s premiership stars from 2012 are making a comeback this weekend as part of a special presentation at the SCG.
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Blakey boosts his Round 1 chances
Swans son of a gun Nick Blakey has bolted into contention for a shock Round 1 debut after an impressive practice match performance as Sydney refuses to rush back Lance Franklin.
New signs to send messages from coaches mid-game
With runners to spend less time on the ground, the AFL will introduce different approaches to assist clubs with their rotations and sending tactical messages.
Bomber retires on eve of season
Essendon youngster Luke Lavender has retired from AFL football on the eve of the season with the Bombers now likely to have a list spot open for a Michael Gibbons-style rookie pick. SEE EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What fans don’t know about ‘passionate’ Buddy
It was November and Lance Franklin could have been on a luxury yacht off the Maldives. Instead, he was texting his coach with intel on who the Swans should take in the second round of the draft. It’s just one thing we didn’t know about Buddy.
Longmire wants more red card discussion
Sydney coach John Longmire believes there is a place in the AFL for a red card rule, calling for continued discussion of penalties for extreme on-field violence while backing Ollie Wines off-season activities.
How Heeney plans to take game to ‘next level’
Sydney ace Isaac Heeney says he can take his game ‘to the next level’ this season, and he’ll use teammate Luke Parker as a role model on how to get there.
Pre-season mail: Axed Saint now Tigers’ Round 1 bolter
Richmond’s surprise move to sign delisted St Kilda forward Mav Weller could pay off as early as Round 1 against Carlton according the pre-season track watchers. Who’s fit, who’s hurt and who’s training the house down at your club?
Longmire’s crusade for players’ mental health
Sydney premiership coach John Longmire has stepped up his fight to allow teams to pay for their own club psychologists outside of footy’s soft cap to help with their mental health battles.
Why Swans are dodging dog walkers at training
The Sydney Swans have become the Travelling Wilburys this pre-season as construction work in Sydney’s sporting precinct forces the Swans into some unusual training methods.
Buddy no certainty for Round 1
Sydney coach John Longmire has cast doubt over star forward Lance Franklin’s availability for the Swans’ season-opener with new recruit Daniel Menzel and big man Sam Naismith also racing the clock.
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