Amartey Party: How big Swan finally rose to the top
The Amartey Party has often been fleeting in the AFL. But a first full pre-season has lead to the 24-year-old Swan putting together his most consistent season to date.
The Amartey Party has often been fleeting in the AFL. But a first full pre-season has lead to the 24-year-old Swan putting together his most consistent season to date.
The Swans are flying high, and while they would love a prime Lance Franklin, it’s become clear his retirement has helped create the most complete side in the AFL, writes JON RALPH.
On top of the ladder entering round 10, there were still queries over the Sydney Swans this AFL season. Not anymore.
Carlton’s top-eight spot was on the line and after 14 minutes, it led by 26 points. What unfolded from then on was a brutal reality check for Michael Voss’ side from a rampant Sydney.
The Swans are arguably the competition’s in-form team with one round to go in the season but finals talk will have to wait.
Swans fans have been slammed for booing injured Collingwood youngster Jack Ginnivan when he popped up on the SCG’s big screen.
Fans couldn’t believe it when a Channel 7 commentator made an ice cold gag as Chris Rock made a surprise appearance at an AFL game.
A former AFL player in an SA amateur league has beaten a suspension and will play on Saturday and the finals, after the local league bowed to the Supreme Court. See the incident.
Isaac Heeney has become one of the AFL’s best and most watchable players but his importance to the Swans runs much deeper than his on-field heroics.
Buddy Franklin has put off contract talks with the Sydney Swans, but an AFL great believes the “arm-wrestle” will soon be resolved.
An ex-AFL player who took a local footy ban to the Supreme Court will be re-charged by the league, as officials reveal fears over what the decision means for other players.
Sydney great Josh Kennedy has announced he will retire at season’s end but he hasn’t given up on playing again before he hangs up the boots.
Lance Franklin kicked four goals against North Melbourne but his future was the top of the agenda at John Longmire’s post-match press conference.
Josh Kennedy was bidding to break back into the Swans’ senior side in time for finals but that mission is suddenly much more problematic.
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