McCartin brothers cherish ‘cool’ Swans bond
There are few better football stories this year than Paddy McCartin’s AFL return, alongside brother Tom in the Sydney Swans’ backline, after concussions threatened his career.
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Swans champ in mix to return after VFL outing
Another Sydney Swans veteran is in the news but this time it’s all good news as they try to win a third match in a row, this time against Adelaide.
AFL legend tells Swans to ‘let Buddy walk’
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has urged the Sydney Swans to hold firm as speculation over Buddy Franklin’s contract continues to mount.
‘Move on’: Buddy brushes AFL legend
Buddy Franklin has been the talk of the AFL this week over his contract rumours but the man himself is keeping a tight lip.
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The flawed perfection that is Buddy
THERE is nothing conventional about Lance Franklin, writes Dermott Brereton. The Sydney superstar is the most exciting of contradictions.
Why Swans are winners in Mitchell trade
SYDNEY has still emerged as big winners as a result of trading Tom Mitchell to Hawthorn and premiership hero Tadhg Kennelly reveals why it’s gone a long way to solving a major issue for the Swans.
Bans will end jumper punches: Buddy
LANCE Franklin says if punches result in suspensions for players then they will be stamped out of the game, while the Sydney star is excited to be playing in Indigenous Round and swapping No.23 for No.67.
Herald Sun expert AFL tips Round 10
NEW Herald Sun reporter Chris Cavanagh is the clubhouse leader with a superb 55 tips after nine rounds. Make sure you get your tips in early with Thursday night footy.
Goodes booing still angers Swans boss
THE booing of Sydney champion Adam Goodes still angers Swans CEO Andrew Ireland but he hopes Indidenous Round will continue to educate Australians.
Barometer: Wingard blow for Port
PORT Adelaide has lost Chad Wingard with a minor calf strain, while Carlton defender Sam Rowe receives the worst possible news on his knee injury. UPDATED INJURY LIST
No more punches? AFL to get tough
NORTH Melbourne hard man Ben Cunnington is free to play this weekend after only being fined for punching Bernie Vince and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan isn’t happy. ALL MRP SANCTIONS
Richmond warned: Beware the Bombers
WHY shouldn’t Essendon be the latest to stake a claim? Bombers climb and they’ve got Richmond up next. Club-by-club analysis of a crazy Round 9.
‘It’s just a set up for disaster’
IRISHMAN Tadhg Kennelly saw it coming, but none of the Richmond players did and he says it was “poor leadership” and “poor coaching”. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
Why rivals should be scared of Sydney
NO team has ever come back from a 0-5 start to make finals, let alone a 0-6 start, but Sydney’s win over St Kilda shows records are made to be broken.
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