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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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Inside the AFL grand final: Working together, owning the middle, not banking on Buddy — how Sydney Swans can win

Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the ruler over the Swans ahead of the AFL grand final — and explain why their revamped midfield rotation holds the key against the Cats.

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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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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, Swans embrace AFL grand final hype

There will be no shying away from the enormity of AFL grand final week for this year's combatants, Geelong and Sydney.

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Swans ready for AFL's 'team of the year'

Coach John Longmire believes Sydney, who've reached a fourth grand final under his tenure, will be playing the AFL's best team of the year in the grand final.

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Swans' Reid joins Cats' Holmes in GF doubt

Sydney ruck-forward Sam Reid is in doubt for the AFL grand final against Geelong after suffering an adductor injury in Saturday night's win.

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How the fate of the 2022 AFL season may be shaped by three late bloomers

Dane Rampe, Tom Stewart and Jeremy Howe had to wait for their opportunity in the AFL, but each is playing a crucial role in their respective side's premiership campaigns, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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Swans looks at minder to curb De Goey

Sydney will consider sending one of their top midfielders to tag Collingwood's Jordan De Goey in a crucial match-up in their preliminary final on Saturday.

AAP

Swans fly through to historic AFL prelim

Sydney coach John Longmire has urged his young Swans to keep savouring their moments after recording a stunning qualifying final upset of Melbourne at the MCG.

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Swans rucks on guard for dominant Gawn

Sydney duo Tom Hickey and Sam Reid have been given the mammoth task of stopping Melbourne captain Max Gawn in their AFL qualifying final.

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Swans ruckman Ladhams cops heavy AFL ban

Sydney back-up ruckman Peter Ladhams is facing a three-week suspension that could rule him out of the entire AFL finals series.

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AFL finals talk can wait: Swans coach

Sydney coach John Longmire says talk about the AFL finals must wait until after the last-round clash with St Kilda this weekend.

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Swans veteran Kennedy to retire from AFL

Champion Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy has announced his AFL retirement, just days after suffering a fresh hamstring injury.

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Longmire wants to enjoy Franklin's season

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire is comfortable with Lance Franklin's call to postpone contract talks and wants to enjoy the AFL legend's end to the season.

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Swan Kennedy still a chance for 300

Sydney veteran Josh Kennedy has told coach John Longmire he wants to concentrate on regaining his spot in the senior side before deciding his AFL future.

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Sydney faces danger game against GWS

Sydney heads into their AFL derby in strong form and with an eye on finals, but recent clashes show GWS can more than match their arch-rivals.

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Swans veteran Josh Kennedy eyes AFL return

Veteran Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy is closing in on an AFL return following a lengthy injury spell after making a successful comeback in the VFL.

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Dockers coach defends one-kick Nat Fyfe

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe tallied just one kick among his 15 disposals in Saturday's 17-point loss to Sydney, but coach Justin Longmuir isn't worried.

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Dockers back Logue to curb Franklin impact

Fremantle defender Griffin Logue is a chance to get the job on Sydney star Lance Franklin after Alex Pearce was ruled out with a calf injury.

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Franklin has Gary Ablett's mark in sight

Veteran Sydney forward Lance Franklin needs three more goals to become the fifth most prolific goalkicker in VFL/AFL history.

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Swan Josh Kennedy in line for early return

Sydney star Isaac Heeney has made a swift recover from last week's knee niggle, while Josh Kennedy is closing in on making his AFL return.

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Cats star Stewart prepared for AFL ban

Geelong's Tom Stewart is facing a long ban for his bump on Richmond's Dion Prestia but calls for a send-off rule have met a mixed response.

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Swans still seeking AFL consistency: coach

Sydney coach John Longmire says his sixth-placed team is still seeking consistency ahead of a looming AFL milestone for star midfielder Luke Parker.

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Swans ruck Ladhams to accept AFL ban

Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Peter Ladhams will accept a one-game AFL suspension for striking former teammate Ollie Wines.

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