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The Swans got hammered at the SCG by the Crows.

Swans ‘humiliated’, fans stage SCG walk-out

The Sydney Swans have been labelled a “rabble” by a rival player after an “embarrassing” loss that had fans walking out of the SCG.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Justin McInerney of the Swans leaves the pitch with team mates after their lossduring the round 12 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at Sydney Cricket Ground, on May 31, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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‘Unacceptable, embarrassing’: Cox slams shambolic Swans

First-year coach Dean Cox has conceded part of Sydney’s problems might lie with his approach after last year’s grand finalists slumped to an “embarrassing” loss to Adelaide.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Former Swans Player Adam Goodes takes part in the 2005 Premiership march from Sydney Swans Headquarters to the SCG ahead of the round 12 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at Sydney Cricket Ground, on May 31, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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Swans fans say same thing about Goodes

The Sydney Swans celebrated a 20-year AFL premiership reunion on Saturday night and all eyes were on one man at the SCG.

Sydney Swans 2005 Premiership players with their Swans Academy sons and daughters. Amon and Marley Buchanan, Brett and Scout Kirk, Michael and James OÃLoughlin and Nick and Jordan Davis. ItÃs the twenty year anniversary of the Swans ÃO5 Premiership which they will celebrate in their match this week against Adelaide at the SCG. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

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20 years on, Swans’ 2005 triumph is shaping a new Bloods future

Michael O’Loughlin’s son James is in the Swans Academy alongside a number of the offspring of his 2005 premiership teammates, a fact he can see leading to a bright future for the Bloods.

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16.5.13 This year marks 20 years since St. Kilda's Nicky Winmar took a stance against racism in the AFL. One of the great Indigenous players to of all time, Adam Goodes of the Sydney Swans reenacts the moment. The Swans play Collingwood on Friday night kicking off the AFL's Indigenous Round. Picture: Phil Hillyard

Pridham: ‘I mourn the pain the game put Goodes through’

Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham has delivered an emotional address about Adam Goodes’ absence from football, declaring he mourns “the pain that the game put him through”.

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Lyon: Can injuries really be blamed for Sydney’s horror year?

The simple answer is that injuries have denied Dean Cox a proper crack in his first season as Swans coach. But dig a little deeper, writes Garry Lyon, and it becomes clear Sydney is a shell of the team which made last year’s Grand Final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Dean Cox, Head Coach of the Swans speaks to players at quarter time during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on May 10, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

‘Uncanny’ numbers say reeling Swans can pull off ‘Houdini act’

Sydney started the 2023 season 3-6 with a slew of injuries and stormed home under John Longmire to make finals. Can 2025’s Dean Cox-led Swans do the same? The numbers say so.

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The UNSW-ES Bulldogs community comes together to celebrate 600 games for Troy Luff. Picture: Leigh Gazzard

600 of the best: 55-year-old ex-Swan boots 10 goals in milestone

Former Swans icon Troy Luff notched a historic milestone at the weekend, with the 55-year-old capping his big day with an incredible bag. We catch up with the 600-game veteran.

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Sam Wicks in the Swans Marn Grook quernsey ahead of the match at the SCG against Carlton for Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Wicks has just signed a 3 year contract extension. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

From the fringe to big new deal: How Swan put noise behind him

Sam Wicks is coming off a difficult 12 months which saw him suspended for an internal issue and banned for a dangerous tackle. Now, he’s thriving – and has been rewarded for it.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Chad Warner of the Swans speaks to Dean Cox, coach of the Sydney Swans after the round eight AFL match between Sydney Swans and GWS Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground, on May 04, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The unlikely Dean Cox ‘stopgap’ tactic keeping Sydney alive

Sydney’s season has not gone to plan with injuries derailing their start to the year. But a piece of tactical brilliance has kept them in the hunt. Lachlan McKirdy unpacks it here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Mitch Owens and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints embrace after the round four AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium, on April 08, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Home of the Saints: NWM’s call, the chef and the slacker

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future is the talk of Moorabbin as he helps spearhead St Kilda’s next era. But what’s life like inside the home of the rising star? Mitch Owens lifts the lid on the dynamic.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Jake Stringer of the Giants slips over near the posts during the round eight AFL match between Sydney Swans and GWS Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground, on May 04, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Kingsley makes frank admission on Stringer’s fitness after benching

Jake Stringer hasn’t been able to fire since his move to the Giants, and Adam Kingsley says the star forward may need a week on the sidelines to get his fitness up to senior level.

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Sydney's Isaac Heeney with Riley Bice and James Jordon during the AFL Round 8 Sydney Derby XXX between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants at the SCG on May 4, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Heeney’s five words that should have premiership rivals quaking

The Lions showed last year that it’s irresponsible to write teams off too early in a season, and that’s exactly what the Swans will be hoping to replicate after saving their season on Sunday.

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Sydney's Chad Warner during the AFL Gather Round match between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on April 11, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

‘Made the wrong decision’: Warner reveals rival club CEO’s text

Chad Warner received plenty of support after he made the call to stay a Swan. But one man sent a rather disappointed message. Plus, he and Finn Callaghan chat the Sydney Derby’s growth.

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