‘Even it up’: Longmire reignites AFL send-off debate
John Longmire thinks it’s worth exploring a send-off rule after a third Swan in less than a year was subbed out through concussion with the aggressor then serving 3+ weeks on the sidelines.
John Longmire thinks it’s worth exploring a send-off rule after a third Swan in less than a year was subbed out through concussion with the aggressor then serving 3+ weeks on the sidelines.
Dane Rampe couldn’t be happier with Sydney’s ‘clinical performance’ against GWS over the weekend. Now he wants his side to reach their next goal.
Will Hayward’s three goal third quarter in Saturday’s Battle of the Bridge almost single-handedly changed the course of the match. It can only add to his contract bargaining power as rivals continue to circle.
GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley was absolutely furious at his own team after a rare rules breach cost it a shot at victory against the Swans.
This derby was billed as a potential grand final preview – but it was older brother Sydney who showed the Giants who’s boss in the premiership race, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
With the AFL cracking down on head-high shots, a young Giant is in all sorts of trouble after knocking a Swan out of Saturday’s game.
Logan McDonald and Aaron Cadman are two of the most exciting forward prospects in the AFL. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines how the pair is tracking in the infancy of their careers.
It’s become one of the fiercest rivalries in the AFL built on a series of cracking regular season and finals contests, but which Swans v GWS games are the best? LACHLAN MCKIRDY runs down the top five.
The Swans and Giants are both firmly entrenched in the top four ahead of the first Sydney Derby for 2024. And there’s genuine belief the contest has become one of the AFL’s great rivalries.
The Cats, Giants and Swans have set themselves apart from the rest of the competition, but not just on the ladder. JOSH BARNES unveils how they’ve made the gap.
John Longmire isn’t buying into comments from GWS’ Sam Taylor that his side his smug and downplayed any concerns around Sam Wicks heading into Saturday’s Sydney derby.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has been quizzed on his expletive-laden rant at a Hawthorn defender in Sunday’s loss to Sydney.
Over the years, the Swans’ overall form can be placed with how well they’ve defended. Nothing will put that to the test better than a date with this year’s best attacking team, the GWS Giants.
Sydney rolled at the ‘G on Sunday, but it wasn’t all plain sailing, with a Swan seemingly snubbed as tensions remain over an episode involving a teammate’s former partner.
The Sydney Derby has slowly become one of the most heated contests in the AFL. And returning Giants defender Sam Taylor hasn’t wasted anytime stoking the flames, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Bizarre footage has emerged of an AFL star getting completely snubbed by teammates just weeks after an ugly off-field incident.
Sam Mitchell demanded his Hawks lift after a dark day against the Suns last weekend. Against an even better Swans outfit, JOSH BARNES writes he was left punching his desk in the coach’s box.
Sam Mitchell is still struggling to get his message through to his players and the Hawks coach doesn’t appear to be taking it well.
Lance Franklin has been welcomed back into the fold for Hawthorn, with the champion goalkicker leaving young current Hawks starstruck.
James Rowbottom isn’t interested in stat padding. The Sydney Swans midfielder only focuses on one statistic. Ahead of his 100th game, he tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY about becoming the AFL’s best tackler.
Sydney are right in the thick of premiership contention after six rounds and former Magpie Taylor Adams can see the similarities between the Swans and the Pies’ flag-winning season in 2023.
He missed some footy after some off-field drama, but Sam Wicks made his presence felt in a big way on the SCG on Sunday as the Suns melted under the Swans’ heat.
The Swans, whose home ground is a short distance from Bondi Junction, paid their respects to victims of the horrific knife attack.
The Suns were following the blueprint of how to beat the Swans perfectly, but LACHLAN McKIRDY writes, a spark from Tom Papley kicked Sydney back into action.
Brodie Grundy has been one of the dominant — and most successful — ruckmen of the modern era. Ahead of his 200th AFL game, he reflects with LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
Sydney legends from every era since the Swans moved north have been honoured as part of the first intake into the NSW Australian Football Hall of Fame, but not Adam Goodes who declined.
There’s a long list of players unavailable for Sydney’s AFL season opener on Thursday that could prove a significant hurdle to overcome.
Gather Round has done wonders for South Australia, but Swans coach John Longmire said it was natural to look to bring the weekend to the game’s growth areas.
Sydney’s already weakened midfield may have taken another blow, while the Lions reminded everyone how lethal they still are. CALLUM DICK has all the intel from the pre-season clash.
Luke Parker has barely missed a game since 2016, so being without the veteran will be a fresh challenge for Sydney. LACHLAN MCKIRDY looks at the Swans options.
The Sydney Swans will be without two of their best players for the start of the AFL season after a key veteran was struck down.
The Swans made some massive moves in the off-season, with their new faces in Brodie Grundy and James Jordon making their presence felt against the Giants, with some big improvement from some young forwards.
Who replaces Buddy Franklin? Here are the big questions for both Sydney clubs ahead of their first practice match. Plus see both squads for the game.
It’s a big year for Sydney and a big year for out of contract forward Will Hayward. So, where’s the South Australian at? He speaks to LACHLAN McKIRDY about 2024 and beyond.
Thought there was demand for Taylor Swift tickets? Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham says it could soon be similar for his club. But ‘inevitable’ growth brings a big issue.
Tom McCartin is looking to put a ‘frustrating’ 2023 behind him as he becomes one of the leaders of the Swans’ defence, with the 24-year-old coming into his prime.
Sydney are looking to re-join the premiership race in 2024 and two former Pies might just shape their season. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every Swan.
The Swans are in the process of nailing down their best 23 ahead of Opening Round next month. LACHLAN McKIRDY takes a look at who’s locked in and who’s still on the outer in Sydney.
Callum Mills will serve as the stand-alone Sydney Swans captain in 2024, but has admitted there was a moment of doubt after his freak injury suffered on Mad Monday.
The Sydney Swans are moving away from co-captains in 2024 and have officially locked in a surprise choice as their solo leader.
The Sydney Swans are moving away from co-captains in 2024 and locked in a surprise choice as their solo leader.
This time last year, Sam Reid was planning on a big 2023 season until a hamstring injury ended it – and almost finished his career. Now fully fit, he’s set on making up for lost time.
Sydney’s first major pre-season hit-out provided signs of improvement in front of goal, but it was the club’s star recruit who stole the show in Coffs Harbour.
The Swans have a host of young guns on the rise and established players needing new deals, but list guru Kinnear Beatson isn’t panicking ahead of a big year of negotiations.
When one of the greatest forwards of all time hung up the boots last season, he left a void no club could cover easily. Isaac Heeney is hoping to step up and help fill some of the leadership void left by the champion full-forward.
Callum Mills has hit the ground running in his return to pre-season training at the Swans, following his disastrous injury sustained at the club’s Mad Monday.
It’s been a big off-season in Sydney – and a very different one for John Longmire. So what can we expect in 2024? LACHLAN McKIRDY sat down with the Swans coach to find out.
Brodie Grundy was out there and Taylor Adams ran rings around some of his new teammates – but it was another new face who upstaged them all. Get the latest match sim intel.
Despite a regrettable incident on Mad Monday that will cause Callum Mills to miss half the 2024 season, coach John Longmire is not hesitating in backing the co-captain as a leader of the club.
Some nifty work at the trade table puts the Swans firmly back in the frame for another finals appearance. But which of their new acquisitions are there in round one?
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