Why Swans co-captain rates Dees win so highly
Luke Parker has paid homage to a retirement-bound teammate who continues to play a big role behind the scenes for Sydney as the Swans prepare to play in a preliminary final.
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‘A bit of luck’: Moment that changed Swan’s season
Sydney’s Dylan Stephens, like other high draftees, was tipped to make an instant impact, but it didn’t work out that way. Now, after early challenges, he will play in a preliminary final.
How Swans coach rose to ‘top of the mountain’
John Longmire’s extraordinary longevity and success as Sydney Swans coach hasn’t happened by accident. The people who know him best explain why.
Robbo: ‘Very average’ Dees don’t look like a premiership team
The Demons’ issues inside forward 50 makes it very hard to make a case for them to win another premiership, writes Mark Robinson
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Bugg sent straight to AFL Tribunal
AS expected, Melbourne’s Tom Bugg has a date with the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night after his hit on Sydney’s Callum Mills, while two other players also face suspension.
Barometer: Demons’ injury toll grows
MELBOURNE co-captain Jack Viney is among the wounded Dees, but Jesse Hogan’s looming return could ease their pain. Plus big ins coming for Cats and Giants. SEE EVERY INJURY
SuperFooty Podcast: Football thuggery
THE recent spate of punches in footy is top of the agenda for the SuperFooty Podcast today. LISTEN for hot takes on Bucks, Pies, Tigers and tricky Nick Riewoldt.
SuperLadder: It’s tight at the top
A HUGE Richmond win and a nailbiting draw between Geelong and GWS has left just six points separating fourth from first as the AFL ladder gets seriously tight.
Is your captain good enough?
CAPTAINCY has taken on a whole new meaning in today’s game. MICK MALTHOUSE gives his take on whether your club’s skipper can lead it to a premiership. VOTE
AFL has to throw book at Bugg
MELBOURNE’S Tom Bugg must be suspended for six weeks for the sake of the game that has already taken enough recent blows to have parents concerned about their kids playing it. VOTE
Carey whacks ‘boofhead’ Bugg
AFL GREAT Wayne Carey has slammed Tom Bugg and labelled him a “boofhead” after his strike on Callum Mills, while Swans players say it was a”dog act”. WATCH THE INCIDENT, HAVE YOUR SAY
Put the premiership talk on hold
MELBOURNE’S bubble burst at the MCG on Friday night, with the Demons smashed by Sydney. They have excuses for the performance but should we buy them?
The Bugg sledge that started rivalry
SYDNEY players were seething after Tom Bugg floored Callum Mills, and his history against the Swans — and a few other clubs — didn’t help. BUGG RAP SHEET
Swans’ take down fiery Melbourne
THE Sydney Swans’ season turnaround continues on, after a spiteful Friday night clash with the Melbourne Demons.
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