‘Clipped us across the chin’: How Swans kept their season alive
From one of their lowest points this century to suddenly having momentum, Justin McInerney reveals the exact moment everything changed for the Swans.
From one of their lowest points this century to suddenly having momentum, Justin McInerney reveals the exact moment everything changed for the Swans.
There have been suggestions former Swans coach John Longmire “buried” a piece of audio with rumours of “reputational damage” swirling.
After two gritty victories kept them within arm’s length of the top eight, Port looked very much like a side that was 6-8, with Ken Hinkley’s final year appearing to be heading nowhere good.
With just nine appearances since the start of last season, Sydney’s captain Callum Mills opens up about the toll of leadership from the sidelines as the Swans fight to salvage their season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sydney’s season is on the brink. GWS Giants’ top-eight charge is faltering. It’s one of the biggest Sydney derbies in recent memory for both clubs. Lachlan McKirdy has all you need to know.
The Swans are Giants are set to do battle this weekend on the field, but their rivalry for local talent is just as fierce off the field. See which club comes out on top in the NSW Academy race.
Is this the maturing of the Gold Coast Suns? After being carved up in the opening half, Damien Hardwick’s men fired up and put the Swans to the sword – is their season done?
Chad Warner has revealed how close he came to taking up a big offer to return to his home state of Western Australia before inking a new deal with Sydney.
The Swans’ disappointing start to 2025 has been a long way from the game style which locked them into last year’s grand final – but Lachlan McKirdy writes they’re not as far off as they might seem.
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