‘Something’s not right’: Moment Melican knew things had changed
It was late in the 2024 home and away season that Lewis Melican had a moment of maturity. Now, the Swans defender is taking on more responsibility — and has a new deal locked away.
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Five grand finals, no flags: Papley, Grundy open up on brutal reality
Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy have five losing grand finals between them without premiership success. The star Sydney pair reveal how they are bouncing back ahead of 2025.
Match sim intel: Horse returns, young Swans shine, Mills’ move
With former coach John Longmire watching on, a number young Swans took it up to their more experience teammates in another high-intensity four-quarter hitout. Here’s how it all played out.
Track watch: No love lost as spot fires emerge again in Sydney
The Warner brothers didn’t square up for round 2 this time, but yet again Sydney players had to be separated from one another as pre-season heats up. Plus more on a re-signed Swan.
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It’s on! Warner bros go at it after Chad lays out Corey
There was no love lost in Sydney on Friday with coach Dean Cox forced to step in when tensions boiled over during match-sim. And it wasn’t the only eye-catching moment of the heated session.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
Swan’s icy reply to journo amid trade sledge
Swans star Errol Gulden wasn’t mincing words when asked an awkward question about the team’s “bitter reality”.
Just a holiday home? Gulden chats Warner move after Perth purchase
Errol Gulden says he will try and play his role in keeping Chad Warner at Sydney and discusses the star’s recent house purchase in Perth.
Predictions, best 23: Swans’ poisoned chalice in Warner race
It’s a new era in Sydney, with Dean Cox now leading the charge for that elusive premiership. But all eyes will be on the future of a budding superstar. Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
‘He’ll be Riak’s brother’: New Swan’s taunt to footy’s $14m man
Riak Andrew arrived in Sydney not long after his brother signed one of the richest deals in AFL history. He speaks to LACHLAN MCKIRDY about sibling rivalry and forging his own path in footy.
‘Like that pressure’: Sydney rookie’s bold Buddy request
Famous football numbers can be a blessing or a curse, but a Sydney Swans draftee asked to fill the biggest possible shoes.
Swans get physical as hints of Cox game plan emerge
The Swans are desperate to go one better than last season under the guidance of Dean Cox, and they’re showing it on the track. Lachlan McKirdy has the latest from a physical Swans session.
‘Such an honour’: Swans make call on Buddy’s No.23
The No.23 has been worn by some of the most famous names in sport, including the Swans’ Lance Franklin. Now, Sydney has made its call on who to pass the guernsey on to.
WATCH: Swans academy stars going viral on TikTok
The Swans Academy has already helped uncover future AFL and AFLW stars — and thanks to a new Tiktok series, the next generation of young talent could become household names even earlier.
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