14 missing: Swans hit by injury crisis ahead of grand final rematch
The Sydney Swans have been hit by an injury crisis ahead of their grand final rematch with the Brisbane Lions, with 14 players unavailable for the clash.
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‘Proud club’: What Lions are wary of
Having been forced to wait longer than expected to start their premiership defence, the Brisbane Lions are ready for a Sydney side intent on redemption.
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’Heartbreaking’: AFL star cruelly cut down
A Sydney Swans veteran cut a dejected figure after limping from the field in the dying stages of the club’s opening round defeat.
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‘Now or never’: 24yo recruit can be Swans’ new Lizard
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Rampe 2.0? Latest Swans academy star who will leave rivals envious
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‘Really bizarre’: Ugly Demetriou gibe motivated Swans’ 2005 flag
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