Five SuperCoach takeaways: Must-have stars emerge in Hawks win
The Hawks went into the season as the most-hyped team in the AFL. On Friday night, Sam Mitchell’s side proved just why. See the full SuperCoach takeaways, recap all the action.
Sydney
Wicks ‘masterstroke’ a silver lining, but Cox’s honeymoon over
One of Dean Cox’s off-season moves looks to be a resounding success. But as LACHLAN MCKIRDY writes, the new Swans coach will need to conjure a lot more than that.
Garry Lyon: Hawks finally emerge from Clarkson’s shadow
If Sydney’s was a “conscious uncoupling”, Hawthorn’s succession plan was more War of the Roses. As GARRY LYON writes, the Hawks are now firmly Sam Mitchell’s team and a flag contender.
Gun Hawks overlooked in first round teams
Hawthorn’s recruiting spree has forced a major shake-up, while a number of Opening Round teams will be well below full strength.
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‘Hardest part of my career’: The Barry Hall moment Roos regrets
Paul Roos faced plenty of challenges throughout his playing and coaching career, here he reveals the toughest part of his football journey was dealing with the fallout from another Barry Hall hit. LISTEN HERE.
Swans icon lifts lid on bombshell theory
Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos says players believed umpires were influenced by a public swipe that came from the AFL boss.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
Heat turned up on Swans’ drafting after another first-round pick exits
The Swans don’t have a great history in the first round of the draft outside matching bids. With picks 19 and 22, they must nail the brief come November after being quiet in the trade period.
‘That’s garbage’: AFL reacts to wild trade
An AFL great has called for heads to roll at West Coast as a bombshell theory emerged about the club’s shock trade.
AFL rival’s bold plan to poach Swans star
While an AFL rival expects a star Swans midfielder to see out his contract at Sydney, the club says it will “certainly monitor the situation”.
Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done
Almost every AFL club is poised to get busy this trade period. See who your club is looking at, who they should be chasing and how they will get their deals done in our ultimate guide.
Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Trade latest: Daniel keeps Roos, Dogs waiting
North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs will likely enter trade period without Caleb Daniel declaring whether he wants to be traded to Arden St. JAY CLARK has the latest.
Swans boss’ call on big list moves
Changes will be made at the Swans after the massive grand final loss, but a key player and the coach won’t be among them.
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