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Swans, Roos stars injured as Dees claim crucial win

North Melbourne may have secured a rousing victory but will sweat on the fitness of one of their big-name players while Sydney also have a huge injury problem.

AAP · 4h ago

Embattled AFL player 'can't wait' to return to Swans

Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 1

Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans' best and fairest

Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.

AAP · Oct 1

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Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win

A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award.

AAP · Oct 1

Bombers land premiership coach for key role

Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.

AAP · Sep 28

Swans hand Lions more AFLW misery, Suns storm home

Sydney have survived an almighty scare to inch Brisbane closer to a seven-year low while Gold Coast rallied to shore up their spot inside the AFLW's top eight.

AAP · Sep 27

Suspended Swans in running for club best-and-fairest

The Sydney Swans have opted against ruling the five players the club suspended ineligible for the club champion award - and two are among the frontunners.

AAP · Sep 25

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The most successful coach in history has made a shock exit from the club she built

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The Canberra Times · Sep 24

AFL 2026 grand final: where the Fremantle v Brisbane decider will be won and lost

The Dockers can underline that defence wins premierships as they hunt a first flag while the Lions have the firepower to claim a slice of history

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Swans forward wants out, set to join rising Blues

Key forward Joel Amartey has played his last game for Sydney and will return to his Victorian home after Carlton offered a deal too good to turn down.

AAP · Sep 23

The tortured history powering Freo's premiership push

Fremantle are one of few clubs left without an AFL premiership, having weathered 32 years of painful memories and growing pains en route to this grand final.

AAP · Sep 23

Banned Sydney Swans players apologise to AFL club

Sydney vice-captain Isaac Heeney has made his first public statement after the five suspended Swans players made their return to club headquarters.

AAP · Sep 22

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration.

AAP · Sep 21

Swans move clear in AFLW top four, Bulldogs snare win

Sydney have recorded the fifth victory of their AFLW campaign, while the Western Bulldogs moved into the top eight with a win over Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 19

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AAP · Sep 19

Didn't faze us: Swans see bright future for young guns

Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is predicting a bright future for the AFL club's young stars after a gutsy display on the finals stage amid off-field turmoil.

AAP · Sep 18

Sydney veteran's future still clouded after finals loss

Stand-in Swans' captain Dane Rampe's AFL future is unclear, with coach Dean Cox remaining non-committal after a devastating preliminary final loss.

AAP · Sep 18

Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach

Saying he has learned a "hell of a lot" in his first finals campaign as Sydney coach, Dean Cox has expressed pride in his side amid the club's crisis.

AAP · Sep 18

Flag-winning trio key in Dockers' grand final prep

Only three players in Justin Longmuir's Fremantle have prior premiership experience, and they will be crucial in the Dockers' grand final preparation.

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

Fremantle Dockers defeat Sydney Swans in AFL preliminary final – as it happened

The Dockers booted five goals while keeping the Swans goalless in the final term at the SCG to snatch a spot in their second AFL grand final

AAP · Sep 17

Swans keep the faith amid turmoil as Dockers test looms

Driving Sydney's push for a grand final spot, veteran Jake Lloyd believes the Swans can't be reduced to a few individuals who "made the wrong choices".

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

Sydney’s most improbable AFL finals run may continue but culture questions are here to stay

As Swans turn sights on Fremantle for the preliminary final, their suspended players are still the story on and off the field

AAP · Sep 17

'Backing him in': Swans make selection call for finals

Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 16

Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel

Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.

AAP · Sep 16

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 15

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Brisbane's small forwards responded to being put under a fierce blowtorch and are flying again heading into an AFL preliminary final with Hawthorn.

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