Sydney Swans
Saints take down Swans as Brownlow fancy Heeney faces nervous wait
The Demons responded to a belting from lowly West Coast a few weeks ago with one of their own, while the Saints pulled off a stunning upset at Marvel Stadium.
- by Roy Ward
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‘Once I’d finished up, I felt relief’: Buddy embraces life after the Swans
On a rare return to Sydney, Lance Franklin opens up on life after the AFL and the prospects for his former team.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
AFL 2024
How the AFL review became an orgy of club self-interest
There have been some sober, intelligent suggestions on potential changes to the AFL competition, but certain issues have been dominated by self-interest, point-scoring and whingeing.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
AFL 2024
Magpies try one great escape too many; Hawks back in the box office
Craig McRae’s team has pulled off a number of death-defying comebacks, but on Saturday its luck ran out. Meanwhile, the Hawks are now among the league’s greatest showmen.
- by Andrew Stafford
This Collingwood comeback wasn’t quite enough; Bulldogs win but still ‘on edge’
On a frenetic day of footy, Sydney were pipped by Fremantle, there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Doggies. Geelong regained their form to take down a disappointing Essendon with Brad Scott frustrated by a lack of composure.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Stafford, Andrew Wu and Malcolm Conn
Analysis
AFL 2024
Who are the iron men of the AFL? The names and numbers behind them might surprise you
They are not necessarily speed demons or endurance beasts, but these players give their coaches tactical flexibility. And at a time when the tag is back, their importance is greater than ever.
- by Andrew Wu
Swans’ pursuit of an 11th straight win decided by kick after the siren
Sydney forward Logan McDonald had the chance to add another chapter to Sydney’s impressive 2024 campaign.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘When is this beautiful dream going to end?’ Sydney scrambles for Swans tickets
The Swans are enjoying their best start to a season in over a hundred years, but is increased demand outstripping supply at the SCG?
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘We’re the hunted’: Florent relishing Swans’ time at the top
Defender Oliver Florent has never experienced a Swans team like this and is keen for his out-of-contract teammates to stay in Sydney.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Dockers climb to fifth on ladder, now face tough Sydney battle
The Dockers (8-5-1) moved up to fifth on the ladder on Sunday with a regulation 20-point win over Gold Coast in Perth.
- by Justin Chadwick
Analysis
AFL 2024
A rough year gets worse for Tomahawk; Blues, Lions, Swans and Hawks reap rewards of good bye-rounds form
Even before he injured his foot, there were signs Tom Hawkins was coming towards the end of his AFL career and slowing down, just like Jarryd Roughead in his final season. Meanwhile, our form ladder shows which teams made a run during the mid-season bye rounds.
- by Marc McGowan