Goalsneaks beware: Brady Hough has you in his sights West Coast's Brady Hough has become one of the best small defenders in the AFL, and he's enjoying the challenge of taking on the most dangerous goalsneaks. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Swans recover to sink Cats by 30 points at SCG Flag favourites Sydney are steamrolling to the AFL finals after overcoming a 29-point quarter-time deficit to beat Geelong by 30 at the SCG. AAP · Jun 9, 2024
Giants shot themselves in the foot in derby loss: Kelly Forced to swallow a painful AFL derby defeat, Greater Western Sydney are taking lessons from their failings. AAP · May 6, 2024
Swans ground high-flying Suns with 53-point monstering Tom Papley and Isaac Heeney were among the Sydney stars in a big home win over Gold Coast. AAP · Apr 21, 2024
Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Scott defends Wright and the Bombers' physical style Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'. AAP · Mar 23, 2024
Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG. AAP · Mar 23, 2024
Papley grabs late Swans winner in thriller against Dogs Sydney have snatched a two-point victory from the Western Bulldogs with a late goal from small forward Tom Papley keeping their finals hopes alive. AAP · Jul 13, 2023
AFL Round-Up: Gather Round is here to stay, Essendon and Adelaide shake up the 2023 season The inaugural Gather Round gets the AFL's seal of approval, and sets up the rest of the 2023 season with some significant results. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Apr 16, 2023
Sydney Swans star Tom Papley launches impassioned plea over Paddy McCartin concussion recovery After kicking six goals against Richmond, Swans forward Tom Papley tells ABC Sport he's had enough of reading opinions about defender Paddy McCartin's future in the game after the defender continued his recovery from his tenth career concussion. ABC News · Apr 14, 2023
Six-goal Papley stars as Sydney steamroll Richmond Livewire Tom Papley has booted six goals in Sydney's 44-point win against Richmond in an AFL Gather Round clash in Adelaide. AAP · Apr 14, 2023
AFL Round-Up: The Max Gawn gap, Nick Daicos in a league of his own, North Melbourne and St Kilda in dreamland Max Gawn's injury poses problems for Melbourne that Brodie Grundy alone can't solve, while the unique skills of Nick Daicos prove difficult to quantify. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Mar 26, 2023
Papley inks long-term AFL deal with Swans Sydney's Tom Papley has signed a five-year AFL contract tying to him to the Swans until the end of 2028. AAP · Sep 30, 2022
Sydney wrap arms around axed McDonald Logan McDonald has responded well to his brutal AFL grand final axing and will bounce back from the heartbreak, star Sydney forward Tom Papley says. AAP · Sep 23, 2022
AAP · Sep 22, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022 Blue-collar Swans worthy victors over brave Magpies in yet another AFL classic There was no need for any fun facilitators in a game that stacks up alongside classics of the past
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2022 Sydney defy thrilling Collingwood comeback to win through to AFL grand final Sydney survived a thrilling comeback to defeat Collingwood 14.11.95 to 14.10.94 and will now play Geelong in the 2022 grand final next week
AAP · Sep 17, 2022 Sydney beat Magpies in AFL prelim thriller Sydney have won through to the AFL grand final with a desperate one-point preliminary final win over Collingwood at the SCG.
AAP · Aug 29, 2022 Papley set to be fit for Swans' AFL final Sydney co-captain Callum Mills is thankful for the pre-finals AFL bye, with star Swans forward Tom Papley tracking to play against Melbourne on Friday night.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022 AFL finals: how the eight shape up after a thrilling end to the regular season Geelong look solid, the Demons have what it takes to go back-to-back and Dustin Martin looms on the horizon for Richmond
AAP · Aug 21, 2022 Swans beat Saints, lock in third on ladder Sydney have landed a double chance, finishing third on the AFL ladder after beating St Kilda by 14 points to set up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.
AAP · Aug 14, 2022 Sydney beat Magpies to surge into top two Sydney climbed into the AFL top two with a 27-point triumph that leaves Collingwood needing a final-round victory to have any hope of securing a double chance.
AAP · Jul 28, 2022 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.
AAP · Jul 9, 2022 Swans' Papley cleared over AFL report In-form Sydney speedster Tom Papley is free to play against Fremantle in round 18 after being cleared of wrongdoing by the AFL match review officer.
AAP · Jun 4, 2022 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.