Scrap the sub: Cox calls for rules overhaul after McCartin injury
When Tom McCartin came from the ground with concussion, Dean Cox was unable to replace him with a fit Aaron Francis who was subbed just minutes before. He wants the sub rule gone.
Sydney
The key figure behind Swans’ late-season revival
The Sydney Swans still have a pulse — just. And one returning star is a massive part of that turnaround, but not just for what he’s doing ball in hand. Lachlan McKirdy explains.
Injury curse strikes again in Swans’ win
The Swans are still alive in season 2025, but it came at a cost as more injuries struck in their thrilling 11-point win over Fremantle.
Cox responds to potential Daniher return rumours
While Joe Daniher enjoys the European high life, both his former and rumoured future coaches have spoken out about reports linking him to a potential AFL return.
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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.
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.
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.
Watch: Cox, Swans legends reflect on classic ‘05 GF two decades on
Sydney coach Dean Cox — and some of his ‘05 rivals — discuss his journey from West Coast ‘enemy’ to the man in charge and reflect on the iconic grand final decided by that Leo Barry mark.
Five-goal Kozzie on future, finals and MCG ‘goosebumps’
Kysaiah Pickett lit up the ‘G again on Sunday with a masterful performance against Sydney. Hear from the star Demon in the rooms after the game.
Watch: ‘P****d off’ Voss unloads after Blues capitulation
Carlton’s second-half woes were exposed again by Sydney on Friday, leaving coach Michael Voss to concede he was “p****d off” about another costly fadeout.
Coxy’s big break: Blues in tatters as Swans new era gets rolling
Sydney was left sweating on the findings of the MRO as concern over two bumps took the gloss off a season-salvaging win over Carlton. Lachlan McKirdy unpacks what the result means.
SuperCoach: Cerra burns traders, Swans stars launch in victory
Almost 1000 coaches who traded Adam Cerra were left smarting after he was Carlton’s clear standout in Friday’s loss to Sydney. See the full SuperCoach takeaways here.
Ticket, Welcome to Country fails strike SCG
Footy fans were subjected to SCG and Welcome to Country issues before the Swans’ crucial victory over Carlton on Friday night.
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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