Ladder Predictor: The four clubs fighting for eighth
The race for eighth has never been hotter. Who will get the all-important final spot in the finals? See our ladder predictor to find out.
Sydney
‘So far from the truth’: Saints fire up over violent claims
St Kilda has refuted claims that two stars were dropped for the weekend’s game against Sydney following an altercation at a venue after the Saints’ previous week’s loss.
Swans coach weighs in on send-off rule
There are more calls for a send-off rule in the AFL after Tom Stewart’s brutal bump on Tiger Dion Prestia – and Swans coach John Longmire has had his say.
Swans confident of regaining Covid-stricken pair
The Swans had another difficult episode with Covid last week but coach John Longmire says there is good news on that front ahead of a return clash with Essendon.
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Longmire: an unacceptable brand of football
IT was meant to be Sydney’s return to form, instead it turned into a nightmare and Swans coach John Longmire didn’t hold back in his assessment.
Blues stun Swans in MCG upset
CARLTON has shocked Sydney at the MCG to storm to its second win for the season, sparked by top performances from Matthew Wright and Alex Silvgani, who limited Lance Franklin’s influence.
‘Players are not target of umpires’
UMPIRES’ boss Peter Schwab has rubbished claims players with bad behaviour records are targetted after Toby Greene was heard being told he had been getting “close to the edge”.
Most challenging time of my career: Heeney
SYDNEY young gun Isaac Heeney says overcoming glandular fever was “the most mentally challenging thing I’ve had to face”.
Good, bad and ugly of your AFL club
WHO’S been good, who’s struggling and who has question marks over them? After five rounds of the AFL season, JON ANDERSON looks at every club.
How to turn Swans’ miserable season around
SYDNEY Swans are in the midst of a crisis after their worst in 24 years. If history is a guide, their finals hopes are shot. Neil Cordy looks at five things they must do to turn their fortunes around.
‘Swans season is not a write off’
SYDNEY Swans coach John Longmire is holding every single one of his players responsible for the club’s 0-5 start to the season, but insists finals is not a lost cause.
The Barometer: Star Swan sidelined
UPDATE: JOHN Longmire on Kieren Jack, likely Tiger changes for its trip to Adelaide, a serious blow for Fremantle and how will Melbourne cover its ruck crisis? INJURY LIST
Sad exit looming for AFL star Kieren Jack
THE Sydney Swans are in deep trouble and so is Kieren Jack with the former co-captain’s fortunes in many ways mirroring the team’s fall from grace.
Rioli leads Hawks’ unlikely game changers
THE TACKLE: THERE was plenty to like about the Hawks unheralded list of match winners yesterday — and then there was Cyril, MARK ROBINSON writes.
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