Swans’ wish for ‘next generation’ plan
A big signature was worth celebrating for the Sydney Swans but there’s another one coach John Longmire needs for his ultimate plan.
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Off the market: Hayward turns his back on rival offers
Swans forward Will Hayward has turned his back on massive interest from clubs in his native South Australia to extend his contract with Sydney.
Swans’ depth pushing No. 5 draft pick to find new edge
Former No. 5 draft pick Braeden Campbell has been in and out of the Swans’ side in 2024, but the fact the Swans have such talent in the wings shows how strong the side is this season. He tells LACHLAN McKIRDY how he plans to cement his spot.
‘Unaffordable’ Sydney could spark return of contentious AFL program
NSW’s contentious COLA program was abolished in 2014 by the AFL after a campaign from powerful Victorian clubs. Now, as the cost of living soars in Sydney, the program may soon return.
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Player rankings: The ‘bottom six’ who will decide GF
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‘Honourable fail’: Why GF parade was an anti-climax
It was pitched as a once-in-a-lifetime event with 250,000 fans watching on. But it didn’t hit those lofty heights. This is why and what the AFL can do to fix the Grand Final parade.
Download your AFL Grand Final sweep
Don’t miss out on being part of the AFL Grand Final action! Get your sweep poster here and take on your mates for bragging rights in the Cats-Swans decider.
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.
Kennedy: Players who miss GF deserve a medal
Josh Kennedy has argued the case for an overhaul of the AFL premiership medallion system as he prepares to watch the grand final from the sidelines.
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.
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