Star Swan caps rise with best and fairest win
One of the players who took Sydney’s grand final hiding to Geelong the hardest had something to celebrate only five days later.
Sydney Swans
Buddy truth AFL doesn’t want to face
The Sydney Swans lived an AFL Grand Final nightmare on Saturday but it also laid bare a brutal Buddy Franklin truth we hoped would never come.
Sam Newman tears ‘disgraceful’ Swans apart
Sam Newman has kicked the Swans while they’re down, blasting the Sydney-siders for a performance he called “insulting to fans”.
‘Tried as hard as I could’: GF loss devastates Swan
Chad Warner was one of the success stories in Sydney’s season and sent another reminder of his ability with a strong performance in a losing grand final cause.
Ablett’s wife has AFL stars in tears
The wife of Geelong legend Gary Ablett has got football stars overcome with emotional just hours before the AFL Grand Final.
‘Embarrassing’: Swans absolutely torched
The Sydney Swans went into the AFL Grand Final with high hopes that were left in tatters almost as soon as the match began.
Brotherly love: The unbreakable McCartin bond
The McCartin family has been to hell and back through Paddy’s concussion battle but it’s not his football re-emergence that makes them most proud.
Secrets behind Swans’ lightning-fast rebuild
There is no one answer to why Sydney’s gone from the bottom four to the grand final in two years. Two of the recruiting architects explain how the Swans have done it.
Cats v Swans: Ultimate guide to the AFL Grand Final
The AFL Grand Final is locked in with Geelong and Sydney to play in the first season decider at the MCG for three years. Here is everything you need to know.
Franklin signs new deal in AFL bombshell
After months of speculation, Sydney Swans legend Lance Franklin has finally made a decision on his future in the sport.
AFL boss red-faced after Buddy’s $600k move
Former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou was left red-faced after claiming it would be “very difficult” for Buddy Franklin to play in 2022.
Call ‘cost Collingwood’ spot in Grand Final
Collingwood fans were fuming after Sydney’s Tom Papley was awarded a free kick that arguably cost the Magpies a spot in the Grand Final.
Photo shows cruel grand final heartbreak
Sam Reid cut a forlorn figure during Sydney’s nail-biting win over Collingwood and the Swans may be forced into a heartbreaking call.
‘My lord’: AFL erupts over complete insanity
The Sydney Swans are through to the AFL Grand Final are surviving a truly epic Collingwood comeback in a one-point thriller.
‘Why can’t it be us?’: Bond, belief driving Swans
Critics argue the Swans’ success owes to an unfair Academy system but it’s clear there is so much more to the club’s fast return to flag contention.
Champion Swan’s grand final bid over
Josh Kennedy’s AFL career is officially over after another hamstring setback ended any hope of him playing if the Swans advanced to the grand final.
Swans’ masterstroke no-one saw coming
Sydney has done what shouldn’t be possible this year and it can be traced back to some ruthless gambles that have all come up trumps.
‘Happens even to best’: Longmire on Buddy’s flop
Swans coach John Longmire isn’t concerned about how champion forward Lance Franklin will respond to his underwhelming qualifying final performance.
Why Swans co-captain rates Dees win so highly
Luke Parker has paid homage to a retirement-bound teammate who continues to play a big role behind the scenes for Sydney as the Swans prepare to play in a preliminary final.
‘A bit of luck’: Moment that changed Swan’s season
Sydney’s Dylan Stephens, like other high draftees, was tipped to make an instant impact, but it didn’t work out that way. Now, after early challenges, he will play in a preliminary final.
How Swans coach rose to ‘top of the mountain’
John Longmire’s extraordinary longevity and success as Sydney Swans coach hasn’t happened by accident. The people who know him best explain why.
Meet family man Swan with footy’s biggest task
Max Gawn ripped the Swans to shreds in round 12 but Tom Hickey didn’t play that night. Hickey resumes his long battle with Gawn in Friday night’s qualifying final.
Swans interested in ex-Giants coach
Leon Cameron remains highly regarded in AFL circles and could make a quick return to an AFL club in a new role.
‘Could’ve kicked 60’: Buddy ace in finals pack
Buddy Franklin averages more goals a game in finals than the regular season and that looms large for the Sydney Swans on Friday night.
‘Disappointed’: Big man’s brain fade
Sydney ruckman Peter Ladhams’ VFL suspension has left John Longmire with one less option to tackle Melbourne’s one-two punch.
Star surprised Swans with nude photo reply
One of the AFL’s hottest emerging stars has revealed what he did to surprise his club after being the victim of a revenge porn attack.
‘Not like that at all’: Swans vet defends ruck partner
Peter Ladhams almost certainly cost himself the chance to be part of the Swans’ AFL flag push with some ill discipline in the VFL but his ruck partner has gone in to bat for him.
‘Ruthless edge’: Premiers’ key to success
A final-round demolition of premiership rivals indicates that AFL premiers Melbourne are on the right track for back-to-back success.
Brain-fade hit costs big Swan dearly
Ruck recruit Peter Ladhams was set to be a wildcard for the Swans in September but a moment of madness has cost him.
AFL finals: Who will win and why
From injury worries to red-hot players, we take a complete and in-depth look at the four upcoming AFL finals.
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