‘Desperate act’ has to be seen to be believed
A St Kilda defender has become an instant cult hero after disappearing midgame and inspiring an upset win over the Sydney Swans.
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Another key Swan off the table as Logan McDonald re-signs
The Swans have pulled off an unlikely royal flush after key forward Logan McDonald became the fifth young star to re-sign this year on a four year deal.
AFL clubs, star throw support behind ‘State of Origin’ charity
A charity event between local footy sides from Victoria and Sydney is going to be bigger than ever, with three AFL clubs and GWS captain Toby Greene getting involved.
Docker shocker timely wake-up call in Swans’ flag tilt
Sydney is confident its shock home loss to Fremantle can serve as a wake-up call after a sluggish first half came back to haunt the AFL’s ladder leader and allowed the Dockers to clinch a huge upset.
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Swans managing Buddy’s last hurrah
As the end nears for Lance Franklin the Sydney Swans are looking after the champion forward.
Return of the Mac: Tom McCartin nears Swans return
With their season on the line, the Swans won’t be complacent against the bottom of the ladder West Coast Eagles, set to welcome back a number of their biggest stars.
Star Swan re-signs with ‘unfinished business’
One of Sydney’s most important players has been locked away on a new deal and declared avenging last year’s Grand Final defeat is top of his priority list.
Swans make MRO call as Buddy & co eye return
Sam Wicks copped a two-match ban from the MRO, now the Swans have decided if they’ll go to the tribunal. Plus a host of stars are closing in on a return from injury.
Buddy blow hands mid-season draftee Swans chance
One of Sydney’s mid-season draftees will debut in a Friday night blockbuster after Lance Franklin was ruled out. See all the Swans and Giants team news here.
‘Just brilliant’: Wade shares thoughts being trumped by Buddy
Doug Wade sat fourth on the all-time goalkicking charts for decades and he reveals how he will congratulate ‘Buddy’ Franklin for passing him. Plus, he still has a sore point about his goals total.
Watch: Buddy’s emotional pre-game tribute to family
There was no fairytale as St Kilda spoiled Lance Franklin’s 350th game in a Thursday night fizzer. But there was a moment to remember before the bounce.
Humble Franklin’s legacy as ‘someone that had a crack’
Lance Franklin may go down as the greatest player of this century, but the man himself says he just wants to be remembered as someone who just had fun. He tells all to Lauren Wood.
‘He changed modern footy’: AFL’s finest honour Buddy
As Lance Franklin closes in on game 350on Thursday night, some of the biggest names in the AFL have paid tribute to his iconic career. See every tribute here.
‘Remarkable’: Legend’s huge Buddy call
Leigh Matthews is one of the greatest AFL players and coaches and has made a bold call about where Buddy Franklin stands in the history of the game.
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