Heeney proves the true giant as Swans soar to famous finals win
There’s Giants. Then there’s Isaac Heeney. The Sydney superstar went from match-saver to matchwinner in an epic qualifying final victory which underlined Heeney’s superstar status.
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Breaking hearts with a broken nose: Inside Heeney heroics
When Sydney needed saving, it turned to Isaac Heeney. Then when it needed a matchwinner, Heeney soared again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY breaks down his qualifying final heroics.
Swans stun Giants in all-time AFL classic
The Sydney Swans have roared home to steal an extraordinary victory over fierce rivals GWS and storm into a preliminary final.
Player ratings: The other Swans who helped steal epic final
Isaac Heeney was the star at the SCG on Saturday and he had plenty of help as the Swans came storming home in an all-time classic. But it wasn’t all pretty. Every player rated.
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Sydney Derby spotlight: ‘It’s time for NSW to take over’
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How Giants, Swans, Cats have set themselves apart
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‘Smug’ comments water off a horse’s back before Sydney derby
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.
Taylor: ‘Smug’ Swans in for a Giant wake-up call
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.
‘Foot on the throat’: The ruthless edge Giants’ rivals should fear
After several weeks where they’ve faded late in games, the Giants didn’t just want to fall over the line against Brisbane. They wanted a big, percentage-boosting win and that’s exactly what they left Canberra with, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Giant statement: GWS’ youngsters put Lions’ season on life support
The starpower was missing, but the Orange Tsunami was still in full effect, as the Giants claimed a big win over Brisbane in Canberra, as the Lions’ season continued to go awry.
‘Bloody hard’: Danger’s call after contentious Greene suspension
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