Ex-Swans skipper proves he’s still got it
Former Swans captain Josh Kennedy is giving coach John Longmire a selection dilemma with his irrepressible form.
Former Swans captain Josh Kennedy is giving coach John Longmire a selection dilemma with his irrepressible form.
Buddy Franklin has reached yet another goalkicking milestone that has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest ever.
There are few better football stories this year than Paddy McCartin’s AFL return, alongside brother Tom in the Sydney Swans’ backline, after concussions threatened his career.
Another Sydney Swans veteran is in the news but this time it’s all good news as they try to win a third match in a row, this time against Adelaide.
HAWTHORN’S loss to the previously morale-sapped Gold Coast is further evidence the era is over, while Fremantle was blessed.
ADELAIDE claimed Showdown bragging rights and top spot in Round 3 while Richmond are flying high and Hawthorn and Sydney languish winless.
SYDNEY has slumped to its worst start to a season in 18 years after Collingwood spoiled Lance Franklin’s 250th-game celebrations with a thrilling one-point win.
SINCE joining the Sydney Swans, Lance Franklin has produced amazing football. But the genius of his nine-year mega deal isn’t limited to just wins, losses and goals.
INJURY NEWS: ST KILDA, Hawthorn and Sydney have lost key players, while Collingwood is hoping Jamie Elliott will finally be ready to return. WHO’S HOT AND WHO’S HURT AT YOUR CLUB
STUDS AND DUDS: ROBBIE Gray and Rory Sloane bounced back to form in spectacular fashion in Round 2 but there are still major cash cow concerns.
PORT Adelaide and Adelaide are set for a blockbuster top-of-the-table Showdown next week but Sydney, Hawthorn and St Kilda remain winless.
IT takes a lot to get Paul Roos fired up. But the Sydney premiership coach was scathing on a blatantly incorrect free kick paid to Hawthorn’s Paul Puopolo on Saturday.
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes a twilight grand final is on the horizon, but says he was not convinced the competition could pull off the shift away from the traditional time this season.
THE AFL says the umpire got it right when he penalised Sydney’s Callum Mills for rushing a behind against the Western Bulldogs in the dying stages of last night’s game. HAVE YOUR SAY
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