Port fans are on top of the world after their team’s utter demolition of the top of the table Swans on Saturday night and Sydney coach John Longmire can’t believe the margin either.
The Sydney Swans will have to overcome 79 years of history if they’re going to win the 2024 flag after an absurd bloodbath in Adelaide.
Six points clear at the top of the ladder, Sydney seems to be cruising to the minor premiership. But, it’s recent form has revealed worrying trends — not that the Swans are concerned.
The first-placed Swans are in a form slump but Sydney coach John Longmire isn’t panicking.
The race for the minor premiership, top two, top four and top eight are all still alive as the AFL season reaches a thrilling conclusion.
Swans fans will be given the opportunity to farewell club great Lance Franklin in round 24 against Melbourne.
Nick Blakey was drafted by the Swans as a forward, before reinventing himself down back, now he celebrates game 100 as one of the best half-back flankers in the AFL.
Sydney’s season has been hit before the first ball is bounced with inaugral no.1 draft pick Montana Ham sidelined for at least the first two matches with a foot injury.
Adelaide and Sydney’s premiership profiles are almost identical, but only one can play finals. Plus a possible ‘banana peel’ game for the Blues under the microscope.
Taylor Walker is in the form of his life and the Swans have several options to curtail the Crows’ spearhead, including a likely round 23 inclusion.
A leading doctor says Paddy McCartin’s difficult call is another urgent reminder the AFL needs to do more to deal with the trauma of repeated head knocks.
Another key figure in Richmond’s historic triple-premiership dynasty has moved into retirement after a stellar career.
The Matildas have turned to the Sydney Swans to help prepare for their semi-final clash with England. The new $70 million facilities are hailed as ‘one of the best in the country’.
There will be no coming back from a 10th concussion for Paddy McCartin, with the Sydney defender accepting specialist recommendation to walk away.
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