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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Luke Parker of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on August 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Swans coach thrilled with grinding win

Sydney coach John Longmire celebrated the Swans’ minor premiership as he had a blunt response to questions over a star’s future.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 16: Will Hayward of the Swans celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium on August 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Swans surge to seal top spot, end Bombers finals dream

Sydney has locked in the AFL’s minor premiership after overcoming another sluggish start to end Essendon’s hopes of a miracle finals charge.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Zach Merrett of the Bombers reacts on the final siren during the round 23 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on August 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

One in 11: Ugly stat shows why Bombers won’t play finals

Essendon has crashed out of finals contention after a loss to Sydney which followed an all-time familiar pattern that Bombers fans have become accustomed to.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Oliver Florent of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on August 16, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Player ratings: Heeney upstaged, fringe Dons set to feel heat

Isaac Heeney showcased his Brownlow Medal credentials again to lead Sydney to victory over Essendon, but was upstaged by two Swans teammates. EVERY PLAYER RATED.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 18, 2023. AFL . James Jordon of the Demons during the semi final match between Melbourne and Carlton at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Finals rival wins race for Dees free agent

A number of clubs were chasing Demons midfielder James Jordon, but the free agent told Melbourne of his preference on Thursday. Get all the details here.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Giants players look dejected after defeat during the round four AFLW match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Adelaide Crows at Manuka Oval, on September 23, 2023, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘We want to be the best’: Giants stick strong despite 0-4 start

A tough draw has handed the Giants a difficult start to the season, but their coach is confident they’re moving in the right direction to be a competitive team.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Callum Mills of the Swans leads his team out onto the field during the round eight AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Extent of Mills injury revealed after pub wrestle with teammate

A wrestle with a teammate at a Surry Hills pub has proved disastrous for Callum Mills and the Swans with the Sydney co-captain set to spend a long period on the sidelines.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Callum Mills of the Swans runs out onto the field during the First Elimination Final AFL match between Carlton Blues and Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 08, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Damning details of star’s antics revealed

Fresh details of Callum Mills’ Mad Monday antics have been revealed with the star’s injury news going from bad to worse.

Irish Swans AFLW players Paris McCarthy, Jennifer Higgins, Tanya Kennedy and Julie OÃSullivan ahead of their first match at Henson Park this weekend. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘Taking the piss’: Irish AFLW Swans turn up heat

They might be struggling with the record-high Sydney temperatures, but the Swans’ Irish AFLW players are hoping they’ll feel right at home at Henson Park this Sunday.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Brodie Grundy of the Demons in action during the 2023 AFL Round 22 match between the Carlton Blues and the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 12, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Distasteful’ detail in Grundy trade fiasco

Caroline Wilson has given unwanted Demons star Brodie Grundy a bake over new details about his move to a rival AFL club.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 18, 2023. AFL . 1st Qualifying Final. Brayden Maynard of the Magpies celebrates as the final siren sounds during the qualifying final between Collingwood and Melbourne at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Cornes: Brayshaw was just as much to blame as Maynard

When family, friends, team-mates and hostile media want to have their say, the reality of the situation is distorted, writes Graham Cornes.

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Bob Skilton has been elevated to a Legend of Australian Sport by the Sport Hall of Fame. Picture: Hamish Blair,

Bradman, Freeman, Skilton: Swan joins Aussie sport’s most esteemed

Triple Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton has just received another massive accolade, becoming a Legend of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Jesse Motlop of the Blues celebrates a goal during the round 20 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 28, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Big Blue calls: How does Voss replace Martin, McKay?

Carlton’s selectors hold the club’s finals fate in their hands as they debate two huge selection dilemmas this week — who replaces Jack Martin and Harry McKay?

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Retiring Swan Tom Hickey and team leave the field after narrow loss during the AFL Elimination Final between Carlton and the Sydney Swans at the MCG on September 8, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Heartbreaking loss a true reflection of Swans’ season

The Swans’ crushing defeat to the Blues was gallant, but accurately reflected a season in which Sydney was its own worst enemy at times, as they suffered heartbreak on the MCG again.

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