Licence to thrill: New Swan’s breakout game torches Roos
Riley Bice has a licence to thrill from Dean Cox. The mature-age recruit became North Melbourne’s nightmare in a remarkable performance in the Swans’ big Saturday night win.
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The AFL’s ‘stickiest’ tagger with your club’s guns in his sights
Opposition players describe him as sticky and one of the best runners in the competition. But a simple shift from the Swans in pre-season has elevated James Jordon to another level.
Swans boss reveals all: Warner’s future, AFL house approach
Chad Warner’s celebrations after Sydney’s win over Freo sparked suggestions a new deal for the Swans superstar could be coming soon. CEO Tom Harley has provided an update on his future.
Giant selection squeeze: How club’s depth makes them scarier
With three players back from injury and four returning from suspension, the Giants have a selection quandary the rest of the league would love. Lachlan McKirdy unpacks what it means.
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The Lions and Swans stars out to redeem grand final stinkers
The losers of the previous two grand finals meet on Saturday afternoon, with a number of players eager to atone for poor performances on the big stage. See who needs a lift here.
Home-grown Swans: NSW talent powering Sydney’s flag pursuit
No longer are the Swans made up of Victorian imports. A full third of the Sydney side – plus coach John Longmire – were born, bred and built north of the Barassi Line. Those who know them best reflect on their journey.
GF Track Watch: Key Swan ‘won’t be at 100 per cent’, Lions’ flex
While the Swans ruled out Callum Mills due to his hamstring injury, a key tall was on light duties today and will go into the grand final not quite at full fitness. Plus Brisbane’s flex at the ‘G.
Pridham: How Swans keep breaking new ground 30 years in
Swans president Andrew Pridham says there are a few key reasons behind the Swans’ sustained success in Sydney, and tells JON RALPH the club is reaping the rewards.
Swan’s tears for heartbroken teammate
Dane Rampe has detailed how distraught he was after Swans skipper Callum Mills’ Grand Final dream was officially crushed.
‘No disrespect’: Coach’s cheeky Perry gag
Swans coach John Longmire has made a rare move when asked about pop star Kary Perry and the AFL Grand Final.
Health battles denying club greats chance to witness history
Bob Skilton and Kevin Murray are not only champions of Fitzroy and South Melbourne, but also Sydney and Brisbane Lions. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE reflect on their impact on this year’s Grand finalists.
GF teams: Mind games? Lions pull surprise sub move on Swans
The likely teams for this Saturday’s grand final have been known for days, but that hasn’t stopped Chris Fagan from pulling one surprise ahead of the biggest game of the season. FULL TEAMS.
Swans coach on meeting that ruled out Mills
A Sydney assistant coach has lifted the curtain on the discussions which ended the Grand Final dream of captain Callum Mills.
‘Sam Reid all over again’: Why Swans had to leave Mills out
Sydney took an underdone Sam Reid into the 2022 decider and it cost the Swans — dearly. Our experts give their verdicts on the changes each Grand Final side should make and if leaving Callum Mills out was the right call.
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