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Sydney coach John Longmire says his players must stick to their system to topple favourites Geelong in the AFL grand final.

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Hird confirms pitch for Essendon coach job

James Hird says redemption is among the reasons he wants to return as Essendon's head coach in the AFL.

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Sydney Swans drop Logan McDonald for AFL grand final, Geelong unchanged

The Sydney Swans axe Logan McDonald for the season decider at the MCG, while Geelong names Max Holmes despite his injury concerns.

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Swans ready for Cats' biggest threats

Sydney enter the AFL grand final as underdogs but assistant coach Jarrad McVeigh is confident they can contain Geelong's big threats and impose their own game.

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Sub-plots aplenty in the AFL final chapter

Geelong and Sydney clash in the AFL grand final amid numerous similarities between the combatants.

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Swans refuse to rule out injured duo

Sam Reid and Justin McInerney joined in Sydney's training session on Thursday in a bid to prove their fitness ahead of the AFL grand final against Geelong.

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Cats ready for Franklin, Papley AFL tests

Geelong's defenders are ready to tackle Sydney's star-studded forward line in the AFL grand final, including superstar Lance Franklin and gun small Tom Papley.

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Gillon McLachlan says Indigenous players were 'confronted' by Hawks racism allegations as Eddie Betts calls for more club reviews

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says Indigenous players are "confronted and challenged" they were not aware of Hawthorn racism allegations, as retired great Eddie Betts calls for all clubs to match the Hawks' review.

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It’s a joy to see the Swans in a grand final – but what binds them to me is that they live their values

I came to AFL late, but the Sydney Swans made me feel I belonged as I tried to rebuild my world. Now my life revolves around the club

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The Loop: Putin calls up reservists for Ukraine, Hawthorn CEO says club must face history, Laneway lineup, and weather radar

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Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan stand aside to cooperate with Hawthorn investigation

Clarkson and Fagan were on staff at Hawthorn during the period when it is alleged First Nations players and their families were mistreated

The Guardian - AU

With Swans in the grand final, super fan gran Nell Cooper books seat at the tattoo parlour

When her beloved South Melbourne Bloods — the Sydney Swans — sent Collingwood packing to secure a grand final berth at the weekend, Nell Cooper wasted no time in booking a tattoo.

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Grand final D-Day looming for Swans pair

Sydney's Sam Reid and Justin McInerney will go through their paces in a closed training session as they aim to prove their fitness ahead of the AFL grand final.

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Cats' Cameron dials back AFL GF build-up

Three years after losing the AFL grand final with GWS, Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has hatched a plan to be at his best for his second crack at a flag.

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‘He Told Me To Kill My Unborn Kid’: Aboriginal Hawthorn Players Make Disturbing Claims About Club

AFL club Hawthorn's external racism review alleges it separated First Nations players from families and demanded one terminate a pregnancy.

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No club can claim immunity from racism, but Hawthorn has a messy history with its Indigenous players

There are few Australian football clubs who could claim immunity from racially prejudiced pasts, but Hawthorn's history is scattered with dire examples of hurtful moments. Warning: This story contains racist images.

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AFL grand final: Sydney Swans fans fork out up to $1,781 to fly to Melbourne

Prices soar for direct return flights to see match against Geelong Cats a week after Collingwood diehards made the pilgrimage to Sydney

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Cats' Dangerfield eyes elusive AFL flag

Patrick Dangerfield is still chasing a first AFL flag but the 2016 Brownlow medallist is determined not to overthink his second grand final with Geelong.

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Pies clear list space ahead of AFL trades

Collingwood have delisted four players as they prepare to be a major mover in the AFL trade period.

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Reid, McInerney miss Swans AFL training

Preliminary final hero Justin McInerney has joined Sam Reid as a no-show at Sydney training ahead of the AFL grand final.

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Essendon captain Dyson Heppell re-signs

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is staying at Tullamarine, turning down interest from Gold Coast to sign a one-year deal to remain with the Bombers.

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Sydney Swans, Lance Franklin issue cryptic 'one more' press release to confirm star full-forward will play on in 2023

Lance Franklin's AFL grand final week statement that he will play for another season copies how Michael Jordan announced his NBA comeback.

The Guardian - AU

Lance Franklin considered retiring from AFL before re-signing with Swans

After months of speculation the 35-year-old has decided to play on with Sydney in 2023 and won’t rule out continuing after that

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Playing, not staying, delayed Buddy's deal

Lance Franklin says whether he would keep playing, and not staying at Sydney, was what delayed his call on a new one-year AFL deal.

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Franklin commits to Sydney for 2023 season

Champion Sydney forward Lance Franklin will continue his decorated AFL career in 2023 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Swans.

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