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Sydney Swans stun Demons in AFL thriller

The Sydney Swans have upset reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, recovering after conceding the first five goals to defeat the Demons by 12 points at the MCG.

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Dees' intensity dialled up for Swans clash

After seeing Melbourne's 17-match winning streak ended, coach Simon Goodwin has noticed a renewed energy in his AFL side ahead of the meeting with Sydney.

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AFL apologises to Lance Franklin over tribunal hearing for striking Trent Cotchin

The league issues an apologetic statement after Lance Franklin's hit on Trent Cotchin was described as "cowardly" during a dramatic tribunal hearing.

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AFL says sorry to superstar Lance Franklin

Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has received a formal apology from the AFL following a heated tribunal hearing where he was labelled a "coward".

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Swans star Franklin's striking ban stands

AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.

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Sydney to challenge Franklin's AFL ban

Sydney megastar Lance Franklin will challenge a one-game suspension offered to him by the AFL for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin.

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Swans star Franklin offered one-game ban

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has been ruled out of the Swans' AFL clash with Melbourne after being handed a one-game ban for striking Trent Cotchin.

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Franklin inspires Swans to overrun Tigers

Sydney have overrun Richmond to cement their place in the top eight with a rousing one-goal victory at the SCG.

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Lance Franklin leads Sydney comeback over Richmond as umpire controversy surrounds climactic finish

An umpiring decision on the full-time siren will spark plenty of debate after a Buddy Franklin-led Sydney came back from 31 points down to beat Richmond at the SCG.

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Curnow, Blues hold off Swans in AFL

Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow booted six goals as the Blues resisted a stern challenge from Sydney to win their AFL clash by 15 points.

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Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory

Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.

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Brisbane beat Sydney to break SCG hoodoo

Brisbane have broken a 13-year hoodoo at the SCG and cemented their place in the top-four with an emphatic victory over Sydney.

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Paddy McCartin fails concussion test in Sydney Swans' comeback AFL win over Hawthorn

Sydney is buoyed by the condition of Paddy McCartin after he suffered a head knock and was subbed out during the Swans' come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn in Launceston.

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Sydney surge past Hawks in AFL comeback

The Sydney Swans have finished with a nine-goal final term to notch a 41-point comeback win over Hawthorn at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.

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Demons stars out of Tigers AFL clash

Patrick Cripps and Ollie Wines are among the big AFL names returning in round six but Melbourne will be without Jack Viney and Jake Lever against Richmond.

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Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans

Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.

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Young Swans forwards face stern AFL test

A Sydney attack without Lance Franklin, and with Tom Papley still sidelined, will face an in-form West Coast defence in the Good Friday clash at Optus Stadium.

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AFL round-up: West Coast Eagles defy the odds as Port Adelaide hit rock bottom in gripping round four

From some, like West Coast, round four changed the 2022 narrative. For others, like Port Adelaide, it simply reinforced our worst fears. We digest the week that was.

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Swans ace Franklin set for injury stint

Lance Franklin appears set to be sidelined after being substituted out of Sydney's AFL clash with North Melbourne due to a suspected broken finger.

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Swans edge gallant North Melbourne in AFL

Sydney were made to fight hard against a spirited North Melbourne until Isaac Heeney sealed the AFL win with four seconds remaining.

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Beveridge lauds dominant AFL ruck English

AFL ruckman Tim English took his game to new heights with a dominant performance in the Western Bulldogs' 11-point win over Sydney at Marvel Stadium.

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Unbeaten Swans face winless Western Bulldogs at Docklands — but they don't have much room for error

The Sydney Swans are full of confidence — and fresh from a landmark game for Lance Franklin — but they cannot afford any drop-off against the winless Bulldogs at Docklands, writes Andrew McGarry.

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Franklin gets ball back, focus now on flag

Lance Franklin says winning an AFL flag with Sydney is his major aim after reaching the 1000-goal milestone and getting the ball back that he kicked it with.

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Fan returns Buddy Franklin’s 1,000th AFL goal ball at the SCG

Alex Wheeler, who caught prized Sherrin in the stands, says it was always his intention to return the ball

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