Laidley slams AFL’s handling of homophobia after latest slur
Dani Laidley has slammed the AFL over its anti-homophobia education, saying the league hasn’t taken it seriously – doing tremendous harm to any gay players and staff.
Sydney
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.
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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.
Injury curse strikes again in Swans’ win
The Swans are still alive in season 2025, but it came at a cost as more injuries struck in their thrilling 11-point win over Fremantle.
Cox responds to potential Daniher return rumours
While Joe Daniher enjoys the European high life, both his former and rumoured future coaches have spoken out about reports linking him to a potential AFL return.
‘Blown out of proportion’: SCG curator hits back at criticism
SCG curator Adam Lewis has launched an emotional defence of his ground staff after the worst week of his career, calling out the ‘ill-informed’ criticism that followed the Swans-Bulldogs turf debacle.
Venues NSW under fire as Swans boss addresses SCG turf fears
Concerts at the SCG could be a thing of the past as Swans chairman Andrew Pridham rubbished suggestions that the Sydney-Fremantle game on Sunday could have been relocated.
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