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Isaac Heeney during the Sydney Swans pre season training session at Bat and Ball oval. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Sprain pains won’t stop Swans pair

Isaac Heeney and Ollie Florent will hand Sydney Swans coach John Longmire a Round 1 boost, with the duo set to overcome sprains ahead of the season-opener against Western Bulldogs.

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Lance Franklin during the Sydney Swans final training session ahead of their final against the GWS Giants at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Swans mark territory in SCG turf war

The SCG turf was left in tatters at the weekend following a Super Rugby match. The Sydney Swans are keen to mark their territory amid concerns they may be forced to transfer training to Blacktown if the surface doesn’t improve.

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LISMORE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Josh Kennedy of the Swans follows the ball during the 2019 JLT Community Series AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Gold Coast Suns at Oakes Oval on March 10, 2019 in Lismore, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

SuperCoach: Every score from Swans v Suns

The SuperCoach community is facing a nervous wait after one of the game’s most popular cash cows injured his hamstring. Who stood tall and who flopped when the Swans took on the Suns? Check out every score for every player.

AFL News
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Tom Papley of the Swans reacts after missing a shot on goal during the AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Sydney Swans and the GWS Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground on September 8, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Swan doing his bit for bushfire victims

Swan Tom Papley has taken his leadership to new levels in recent times but now he’s taking that off the field. The kid from country Victoria’s thoughts aren’t just on footy — but the bushfire-ravaged area near his hometown.

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Collingwood open training session at Olympic Park.  Adam Treloar  . Pic: Michael Klein

SuperCoach: Players to watch in JLT 2

It’s the final chance to impress ahead of Round 1 and there’s some big names getting their first hitout of the pre-season. We’ve previewed every game this weekend and named the SuperCoach stars to watch.

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Sydney's Jarrad McVeigh during AFL match Sydney Swans v Hawthorn at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Swans to unleash duo for final fling

Swans coach John Longmire is adamant that every second counts ahead of the 2019 season, and this weekend he’s bringing back two crucial defenders for their first serious taste of pre-season action.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Shaun Burgoyne of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the round 22 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and Hawthorn Hawks at Etihad Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Hawks, Pies add star power for JLT2

Collingwood and Hawthorn are among the AFL clubs bringing back their stars as teams try to gain some important chemistry in their final pre-season clash of the year. SEE THE JLT SERIES SQUADS

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Adam Goodes gets inducted into the Sydney Swans Hall of fame at the Sydney Swans Guernsey Presentation and Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, The Star Event Centre , 6th March, 2019. Picture by Damian Shaw

Goodes booing ‘most shameful year’ in Aussie sport

Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham has labelled the booing of Adam Goodes during the 2015 AFL season as one of the most “shameful years in the history of Australian sport” in a powerful speech calling out the racism Goodes endured during his career.

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