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'Sad to see him go': Swans ready to face old pal Parker

James Rowbottom was mentored by Luke Parker for much of his AFL career, now the Sydney midfielder is relishing a chance to lock horns with his former teammate.

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Swans star Papley out for six weeks with heel injury

Sydney will lose Tom Papley for six to eight weeks after the star forward cracked his heel during training, while Logan McDonald will return via the VFL.

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Dockers set to resist the urge to unleash Fyfe in derby

Fremantle head into Sunday's western derby with a 0-2 record but they're set to resist the temptation of rushing Nat Fyfe back into the side.

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Swans loving the AFL tagging exploits of King Jordon

Sydney tagger James Jordon has taken down Lachie Neale and Caleb Serong over the past two weeks, and he's set for plenty more key assignments this season.

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Amartey bobs up late as Swans sink Dockers in thriller

Sydney have avoided slipping to a 0-3 record after coming from behind to beat Fremantle in Dean Cox's first win as a senior coach.

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Sydney coach plots to spoil Dockers debut for Bolton

Sydney coach Dean Cox is wary of Shai Bolton, who will make his official debut for Fremantle in Sunday's AFL clash in Perth.

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No rush on Warner, Swans vow to shun 'arrogant' mistake

Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.

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Dockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop

Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.

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Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.

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Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch

Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.

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Swans' injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.

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Lions skipper dismisses AFL disruptions as 'carry-on'

Harris Andrews says Brisbane won't suffer from a disrupted season start after their first game was postponed and they had to make an early move to Sydney.

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Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener

Brisbane will head early to Sydney for their AFL opener as south-east Queensland sports teams deal with storm damage.

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GWS Giants thrash Collingwood Magpies in AFL opening round – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: Greater Western Sydney walloped Collingwood by 52-points in a round one thrashing that will have Magpies fans worried

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Swans' debutant coach Cox: 'I got some things wrong'

Dean Cox admits he didn't get all the calls right in his first AFL match as Sydney coach after the Swans lost the season opener to Hawthorn.

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Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans

James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.

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Hawks, Swans sweat on injuries after AFL season opener

Hawthorn face a nervous wait to see if midfielder James Worpel has suffered a serious ankle injury, while Sydney could lose Taylor Adams to a hamstring issue.

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Hawthorn Hawks beat Sydney Swans in AFL 2025 season opener – as it happened

The Hawks booted the only three goals of the final term to defeat the Swans 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76) at the SCG on Friday night

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Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener

Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.

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'There will be nerves': Swans ready to reboot under Cox

Braeden Campbell says Sydney are embracing the nerves ahead of their season-opener against Hawthorn, with all eyes on the club that lost the 2024 grand final.

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Swans welcome back Papley, Grundy for AFL season opener

Sydney stars Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy have overcome injury and will play in the AFL season opener, while Hawthorn have ruled out Changkuoth Jiath.

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Injuries unavoidable in AFL flag push: Swans coach

Sydney coach Dean Cox concedes injuries are an unavoidable part of chasing an AFL premiership after losing star players Errol Gulden and Callum Mills.

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Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.

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Swans set to attack opener without star winger: Hayward

Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans simply have to get on with starting their AFL season without injured star Errol Gulden.

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