‘Icon’: Buddy takes another legend down
Buddy Franklin has reached yet another goalkicking milestone that has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest ever.
Sydney
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.
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.
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AFL expert tips for round 7
TIGERS captain Trent Cotchin is just one shot off the pace in the Herald Sun tipping competition, with the SuperFooty Podcast’s Mick Warner claiming the clubhouse lead.
Barometer: Young Cat to miss 8-10 weeks
WHO’S HOT, WHO’S HURT: GEELONG has ruled out youngster Brandan Parfitt for up to 10 weeks after scans confirmed a high-grade hamstring strain.
SuperLadder: Demons back on track
ADELAIDE is the only unbeaten team as GWS climb above Geelong and Richmond and Melbourne sneaks back into the top eight. How is your club placed after Round 6?
Rohan in hospital after horrifying fall
SYDNEY forward Gary Rohan is recovering in hospital after a horrible fall which left him unconscious for a number of minutes. WATCH THE INCIDENT.
Longmire: an unacceptable brand of football
IT was meant to be Sydney’s return to form, instead it turned into a nightmare and Swans coach John Longmire didn’t hold back in his assessment.
Blues stun Swans in MCG upset
CARLTON has shocked Sydney at the MCG to storm to its second win for the season, sparked by top performances from Matthew Wright and Alex Silvgani, who limited Lance Franklin’s influence.
‘Players are not target of umpires’
UMPIRES’ boss Peter Schwab has rubbished claims players with bad behaviour records are targetted after Toby Greene was heard being told he had been getting “close to the edge”.
Most challenging time of my career: Heeney
SYDNEY young gun Isaac Heeney says overcoming glandular fever was “the most mentally challenging thing I’ve had to face”.
Good, bad and ugly of your AFL club
WHO’S been good, who’s struggling and who has question marks over them? After five rounds of the AFL season, JON ANDERSON looks at every club.
How to turn Swans’ miserable season around
SYDNEY Swans are in the midst of a crisis after their worst in 24 years. If history is a guide, their finals hopes are shot. Neil Cordy looks at five things they must do to turn their fortunes around.
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