Meet family man Swan with footy’s biggest task
Max Gawn ripped the Swans to shreds in round 12 but Tom Hickey didn’t play that night. Hickey resumes his long battle with Gawn in Friday night’s qualifying final.
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Swans interested in ex-Giants coach
Leon Cameron remains highly regarded in AFL circles and could make a quick return to an AFL club in a new role.
‘Could’ve kicked 60’: Buddy ace in finals pack
Buddy Franklin averages more goals a game in finals than the regular season and that looms large for the Sydney Swans on Friday night.
‘Disappointed’: Big man’s brain fade
Sydney ruckman Peter Ladhams’ VFL suspension has left John Longmire with one less option to tackle Melbourne’s one-two punch.
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A history of your club’s jumper
HAWTHORN used to wear red, white and blue and nearly every club has changed its jumper at least once. What has your club worn over the years? VOTE: WHO HAS THE BEST JUMPER?
Fashion Police: Should AFL follow NBA?
FOR many, the best thing about yesterday’s inaugural NBA Awards show was the weird and wonderful outfits worn by players. Is it time the AFL took a leaf out of the NBA’s book?
VIDEO: Hilarious US take on Swans’ win
ESSENDON has heard from all quarters what it did wrong in the final seconds against Sydney. Now American sports presenters have had a crack. WATCH
McVeigh return a boost for Swans
SYDNEY will welcome back its most experienced star Jarrad McVeigh for Friday night’s cutthroat clash against Melbourne at the MCG.
Barometer: Cats to make late call on Selwood
UPDATE: CHRIS Scott gives the latest on Joel Selwood’s concussion, scans are back on Dayne Beams’ shoulder and could Jesse Hogan return this week? See every club’s full injury list after Round 14.
The best round of footy ever?
WITH four games decided by three points or less, the SuperFooty Podcast delves into the archives to debate whether it was the best round of footy ever. LISTEN
The heir to Hodge and Selwood
JACK Viney’s night looked done when he hurt his shoulder, but he returned to lead the Demons to a heroic win. See why MARK ROBINSON rates him so highly, all his likes and dislikes plus best tweets.
Mixed news for bruised, battered Dees
MELBOURNE is set to lose a couple of players following its epic win in the west. But there’s good news around the corner as they prepare to face a fellow great escape artist.
Swans respond to BT ‘lockout’ furore
SYDNEY has hit back at claims made by Brian Taylor that the victorious Swans railroaded his post-match coverage on broadcast partner Channel 7. HAVE YOUR SAY
Swans ‘missed opportunity’ with BT
UPDATE: CHANNEL 7 says Brian Taylor’s ‘Roaming Brian’ segment is a massive hit after the commentator lashed the ‘boring’ Swans over a lack of access to the club’s change rooms.
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