AFL world erupts over star’s ‘grub’ act
The most charged and fined player in AFL history is back in trouble, with the footy world making the same comment in GWS’ big win.
Sydney
Utter chaos as Giants stun Swans in derby classic
After a sickening start, Sydney found their groove to comfortably lead GWS at the major break. Then a ridiculous third term turned the match on its head.
The Bondi institution bringing together AFL’s biggest rivals
In stark contrast to what happens on the field, Sydney’s biggest AFL names have found common ground at one North Bondi hot spot – where coffee, steaks and footy gossip flow freely in rugby league heartland.
Swan cops huge ban for homophobic slur
The 20-year-old Swans defender has expressed sincere remorse and will undergo an education program after using an offensive term.
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Young Swan cops major whack for homophobic slur
Young Swan Riak Andrew has copped his whack from the AFL over the use of a homophobic slur in a VFL clash and will undertake a Pride in Sport education.
Don’t be fooled by niceties: Sydney derby is bound to explode
From free-flowing compliments to a social media blackout, this week’s Sydney Derby could be one of the ‘nicest’ build-ups to a rivalry game this year. But with so much on the line for both, the game is bound to explode.
The midfield ‘pact’ behind Heeney and the Swans’ resurgence
Isaac Heeney’s record-breaking display stole the show, but it’s the Swans’ midfield revolution that has driven their late-season rise – with one key area shaping their recent dominance.
Heeney, Grundy masterclasses extend Roos’ misery
Isaac Heeney had one of the best individual games this century to light up a dour affair between the Swans and Roos, with the Sydney superstar proving how far off the pace the Roos truly are.
Heeney’s jaw-dropping act stuns footy
Sydney have kept their improbable finals hopes alive and they had one man to thank after his extraordinary performance at the SCG.
Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
Grundy method: How meticulous prep sparked return to AA form
Behind Brodie Grundy’s stunning return to All-Australian form lies an obsessive preparation regimen that has not only turned the 31-year-old into the AFL’s most dominant big man, but one of the most in-form players.
From injury agony to finals hopes: Swans comeback driving skipper
With two years of injury frustration behind him, Sydney skipper Callum Mills says the thought of playing in September again is driving the Swans through their do-or-die stretch.
Scrap the sub: Cox calls for rules overhaul after McCartin injury
When Tom McCartin came from the ground with concussion, Dean Cox was unable to replace him with a fit Aaron Francis who was subbed just minutes before. He wants the sub rule gone.
The key figure behind Swans’ late-season revival
The Sydney Swans still have a pulse — just. And one returning star is a massive part of that turnaround, but not just for what he’s doing ball in hand. Lachlan McKirdy explains.
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