‘Wrong message’: Ex-AFL star faces new footy ban despite court win
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
Swans champ to call time on career
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.
Swans coach: Enjoy Buddy while he’s still here
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.
Champion Swan suffers injury blow
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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Can Gibbs, Docherty take down Tigers?
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Are Sydney genuine finals challengers?
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Tippett expected to stay a Swan
HE might be struggling to get a senior game but the prospect of Kurt Tippett departing the Swans at the end of the season looks highly unlikely.
Swans sweat on Franklin report
VOTE: Lance Franklin faces a nervous wait after being reported for a high bump against Richmond but John Longmire believes it was low impact.
Heartbreak for Gold Coast favourite
CARLTON has pulled off another huge upset and Gold Coast’s pain was compounded by another horror leg injury to Michael Barlow. RECAP ALL THE SATURDAY ACTION
Buddy would have kicked 2000
PLAYING as a key forward now is harder than ever, writes PATRICK DANGERFIELD. Imagine Plugger playing today — or Lance Franklin terrorising defenders in the 80s.
Swans surge back into finals contention
It’s official, the Swans are back. An epic come-from-behind nine-point win against Richmond at the MCG has Sydney just a game outside the eight.
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