Plenty still to prove but Swans remain confident
The Brisbane Lions delivered Sydney a reality check last week but one of the Swans’ best young players believes they can compete for this year’s premiership.
Sydney
Pressure nothing new for besieged Suns coach
Speculation about his future is anything but a surprise for Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew.
Key Swans trio set to return from injury
There are injury reinforcements on the way for the Swans, but a reliable member of their backline is in doubt for Saturday’s match against Gold Coast.
‘Unacceptable’ Suns must lift
The Gold Coast Suns are in danger of letting another AFL season fall by the wayside unless they quickly rediscover winning form.
More Stories
SuperCoach’s 30 most popular players revealed
It’s no surprise to see Patrick Dangerfield in the number one spot, but a new Blue is hot on his heels, while Dustin Martin has fallen down the pecking order.
Why Demons gun is the next Dusty
Dustin Martin, Patrick Dangerfield, Lance Franklin and Alex Rance are widely regarded as the modern day greats of the game but who’s ready to step up to elite status? Champion Data predicts Generation Next.
Local boy Rampe proud to lead Swans
As Dane Rampe contemplates the prospect of being a Swan for life, the Sydney co-captain is excited the club’s NSW brigade continues to grow.
The draft: Deadly No.1 pick built for AFLX
AFLX teams have been locked in after team captains completed the draft. Eddie Betts’ first pick was a surprise on face value, but the star Crows’ forward says the No.1 had “the best GPS numbers in the game”. FULL TEAM LISTS
Buddy ‘like another coach’ on the field: Blakey
Lance Franklin is not yet back in full training following groin surgery but the superstar Swan is making his presence felt by teaching his younger teammates everything he knows.
Heeney leads new breed of SuperCoach Swans
Sydney has long been a home of SuperCoach stars, but this year represents a changing of the guard. There are some great options, but not who you might think. Our guide to the best picks.
The Phantom’s SuperCoach formguide: Sydney
Whether you are punting on a mid-price selection or backing the favourite, it’s not always easy picking a winner in SuperCoach. To help, The Phantom predicts Sydney’s best 22 and delivers a racing-style formguide covering every player in it.
Mock draft: Our experts pick their AFLX teams
The stars will be coming out to play AFLX but which ones are still anyone’s guess. Our experts select their squads for the revamped four-team extravaganza.
Swan Lloyd’s constant drive to be better
Sydney club champion Jake Lloyd is determined to raise the bar again in 2019 as he targets an imminent return to full training after off-season hip surgery.
Fasolo, Wines add to weird injury history
AFL pre-season can be a dangerous time for players … on and off the field. Now Alex Fasolo and Ollie Wines have joined a rich history of players injuring themselves in bizarre ways.
Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/sydney/page/187