There are more calls for a send-off rule in the AFL after Tom Stewart’s brutal bump on Tiger Dion Prestia – and Swans coach John Longmire has had his say.
Marc McGowan
The Swans had another difficult episode with Covid last week but coach John Longmire says there is good news on that front ahead of a return clash with Essendon.
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is set to extend his career into a 19th season with the forward reported to have been offered a one-year contract.
Mitchell Woodcock
The AFL’s mid-season draft continues to deliver for clubs, with the Sydney Swans looking like one of the next ones to benefit.
Peter Ladhams will miss the Swans’ big clash with St Kilda through suspension, but his coach expects him to be better for the incident.
There are plenty of questions and not a lot of answers about Sydney’s or Port Adelaide’s ruck division ahead of their big clash at Adelaide Oval.
The Swans are riding high after consecutive stirring comebacks over Richmond and Melbourne, with more good news potentially on the horizon.
There are few players enjoying a better season than Sydney Swans co-captain Callum Mills, who is revelling in his new leadership role.
Some of the greatest footballers in Sydney’s and South Melbourne’s history were honoured at the Swans’ Hall of Fame function.
The Swans remain hopeful of clearing Lance Franklin to play against Melbourne on Saturday night but the hearing won’t go ahead on Tuesday.
Lance Franklin was offered a one-match suspension for striking Tiger Trent Cotchin but the Swans have made a call on whether or not to appeal.
A former Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans player has been acquitted of sexually touching a woman he met at a nightclub.
Ryan Young
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.
Shayne Hope
Super coach Damien Hardwick watched on as Buddy Franklin struck one of his players but his reaction wasn’t what you’d expect.
Jasper Bruce
The Sydney Swans have pulled off an absolutely stunning comeback win over the Richmond Tigers after a Buddy Franklin masterclass.
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is set to come under scrutiny by the match review officer after an incident with former Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin on Friday night. WATCH IT HERE
Will Hayward is in career-best form ahead of his 100th AFL match and looks back on a difficult time at the start of last season as a ‘blessing in disguise’.
Sydney will turn to a second debutant this season as part of its plan to arrest a form slide and beat Richmond at the SCG on Friday night.
Sydney great Josh Kennedy has been dealt a crushing injury blow, in what was already looming as his last season.
Dane Rampe will play his 200th AFL game on Friday night against Carlton but he had to endure significant challenges before making his debut.
Sydney star Luke Parker won’t get a chance to taunt Carlton players like he did Essendon if the Blues coach has his way.
The Swans have a major flaw to fix if they are to realise their potential this season, writes News Corp football guru Mick McGuane.
Mick McGuane
Adam Goodes’ presence at Saturday’s Swans premiership reunion was widely celebrated but what does it mean for his future football involvement?
Tom Hickey made a successful return from injury in the VFL last weekend but the Swans are yet to confirm when he will be back in the senior side.
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