Swans extend Buddy successor for two more
Logan McDonald is a key piece of Sydney’s present and future and the Swans have held off rival interest to re-sign him.
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Huge twist after insane AFL rumour
The Sydney Swans have put a “wild” rumour to bed with a major announcement just hours after a star’s contract storm erupted.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
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Midfield shake-up unlocks Swans’ five-goal hero
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Hannebery exit to boost Swans’ Moore chase
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Barometer: Giants might roll dice on Kelly
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Swans face big call on Hannebery
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The Tackle: Only the tough survive September
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Swans have ‘30 glaring reasons for concern’
IF finals expose weaknesses, Sydney has some serious issues after the weekend’s loss to GWS. They have a problem with Buddy, don’t kick enough goals and some of their stars may be on the way out.
Giants defender slams Buddy tactics
GWS defender Phil Davis has added more spice to his rivalry with Lance Franklin by revealing the reason for his heated exchange with the Sydney spearhead late in the Giants’ elimination final win.
Pies still in fight: Buckley
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley insists his team is “still in the fight” after the Pies were overrun by West Coast in the dying stages of a pulsating qualifying final.
Phil’s Giant effort stops Buddy, Swans
OPERATION: Stop Buddy hasn’t always worked for Phil Davis and GWS but, on the biggest stage, the Giants’ co-captain put in one of the performances of his career, holding the Sydney star goalless in a 49-point romp.
Swans by a whisker but Giants have the talent
TERRY Wallace says the Swans stability should squeeze them past GWS on Saturday night but fears they concede too many inside 50s and could be vulnerable to a much improved Giants forward pressure.
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