‘Icon’: Buddy takes another legend down
Buddy Franklin has reached yet another goalkicking milestone that has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest ever.
Buddy Franklin has reached yet another goalkicking milestone that has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest ever.
There are few better football stories this year than Paddy McCartin’s AFL return, alongside brother Tom in the Sydney Swans’ backline, after concussions threatened his career.
Another Sydney Swans veteran is in the news but this time it’s all good news as they try to win a third match in a row, this time against Adelaide.
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has urged the Sydney Swans to hold firm as speculation over Buddy Franklin’s contract continues to mount.
HAWTHORN captain Jarryd Roughead provided the moment of the 2017 season, as he kicked his side to a memorable win.
JOHN Longmire has come out in staunch defence of Hawthorn ace Tom Mitchell as he returns to the SCG under pressure to prove his stardom is not all smoke and mirrors.
MELBOURNE is circling Sydney line-breaker Zak Jones but the Swans believe they will retain the breakout star as they also strive to re-sign Sam Reid.
KEY defender Dane Rampe has given an honest assessment of the main reason behind the Swans’ 0-6 start to the season — it was caused by big heads.
THERE is nothing conventional about Lance Franklin, writes Dermott Brereton. The Sydney superstar is the most exciting of contradictions.
SYDNEY has still emerged as big winners as a result of trading Tom Mitchell to Hawthorn and premiership hero Tadhg Kennelly reveals why it’s gone a long way to solving a major issue for the Swans.
LANCE Franklin says if punches result in suspensions for players then they will be stamped out of the game, while the Sydney star is excited to be playing in Indigenous Round and swapping No.23 for No.67.
NEW Herald Sun reporter Chris Cavanagh is the clubhouse leader with a superb 55 tips after nine rounds. Make sure you get your tips in early with Thursday night footy.
THE booing of Sydney champion Adam Goodes still angers Swans CEO Andrew Ireland but he hopes Indidenous Round will continue to educate Australians.
PORT Adelaide has lost Chad Wingard with a minor calf strain, while Carlton defender Sam Rowe receives the worst possible news on his knee injury. UPDATED INJURY LIST
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