‘Got to be patient’: How deep are Swans’ forward line woes?
Do the Swans need a forward line makeover, or do they just need to be patient and wait for their cavalry to return? Lachie McKirdy unpacks how Dean Cox tackles the Swans’ Achilles heel.
Do the Swans need a forward line makeover, or do they just need to be patient and wait for their cavalry to return? Lachie McKirdy unpacks how Dean Cox tackles the Swans’ Achilles heel.
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has sent a warning to the rest of the competition after blowing past tagger James Jordon on Friday night. Plus, his thoughts on Ned Long’s breakout game.
Eighteen months ago, Riley Bice was running around for Albury. Now, he’s stepped into Errol Gulden’s role – and filling it with aplomb. Garry Lyon says footy is better for Riley Bice’s story.
Only 57 games into his AFL career, Joel Amartey finds himself as the main man in the Swans’ forward line. Ahead of a return to the scene of his nine-goal breakout, he says he’s ready to step up.
Riley Bice’s breakout game destroyed the Kangaroos last Saturday, but it also officially put him on a famous list of Swans steals that have made them the envy of the competition.
No longer are the Swans made up of Victorian imports. A full third of the Sydney side – plus coach John Longmire – were born, bred and built north of the Barassi Line. Those who know them best reflect on their journey.
The losers of the previous two grand finals meet on Saturday afternoon, with a number of players eager to atone for poor performances on the big stage. See who needs a lift here.
The Sydney Swans have had an Achilles heel all season, and in the biggest game of the season it could well cost them. MICK McGUANE unpacks each side’s path to victory.
Grand Final pain punctuated John Longmire’s long career in the VFL/AFL. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH recap his time as a Roo and Swans coach.
Swans president Andrew Pridham says there are a few key reasons behind the Swans’ sustained success in Sydney, and tells JON RALPH the club is reaping the rewards.
While the Swans ruled out Callum Mills due to his hamstring injury, a key tall was on light duties today and will go into the grand final not quite at full fitness. Plus Brisbane’s flex at the ‘G.
Bombers legend and media commentator Matthew Lloyd has urged Tasmania to target the coaching “cream of the crop”, including two leading premiership mentors. Read who here.
Grand Final day just isn’t the same without a sweep between family and friends. Find out how to get easy access to yours for the 2024 decider here.
Bob Skilton and Kevin Murray are not only champions of Fitzroy and South Melbourne, but also Sydney and Brisbane Lions. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE reflect on their impact on this year’s Grand finalists.
The AFL Grand Final is almost here with Sydney and Brisbane Lions vying for premiership glory. DOWNLOAD your sweep here and get in on the Norm Smith Medal and first goalkicker action.
The likely teams for this Saturday’s grand final have been known for days, but that hasn’t stopped Chris Fagan from pulling one surprise ahead of the biggest game of the season. FULL TEAMS.
A Sydney assistant coach has lifted the curtain on the discussions which ended the Grand Final dream of captain Callum Mills.
Sydney took an underdone Sam Reid into the 2022 decider and it cost the Swans — dearly. Our experts give their verdicts on the changes each Grand Final side should make and if leaving Callum Mills out was the right call.
When Callum Mills was under an injury cloud, Sam Reid was the first name that came to mind after the Swans’ last grand final appearance. Reid reflects on the disastrous 2022 decider.
Things were different the last time Sydney – then known as South Melbourne took on Brisbane – then Fitzroy for an AFL – then VFL premiership. Glenn McFarlane takes a look back 125 years at the 1899 grand final.
Pia Lloyd has a favourite number, and it’s a big one for a two-year-old: her dad Jake’s 44. Ahead of his grand final, he tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY about family, freedom on the wing and aiming for redemption after three losses on footy’s biggest stage.
The stars of this year’s AFL Grand Final started their football careers in six Australian states, the Northern Territory and Ireland. Find out where Sydney and Brisbane’s heroes hail from.
Tom Papley’s father David has revealed how the Swans star threatened to walk away from the AFL as he dealt with the turmoil of a family issue which prompted his trade request to Carlton.
To celebrate Sydney’s charge to the AFL grand final, we have created posters of the stars and Isaac Heeney’s iconic mark against GWS.
Oscar McInerney’s Grand Final dream is officially over after scans on Monday confirmed he would miss the decider against Sydney. How will the Lions replace him — and will Callum Mills play?
One of Sydney and Brisbane Lions will achieve Grand Final redemption this year. We examine how their current sides compare to their last crack at the ultimate prize and deliver our verdicts on the changes.
Chad Warner will be one of the most important players in Saturday’s grand final, but in an alternate universe he could have been playing for the rival Lions. Will they regret a recent trade?
Brodie Grundy had emotional departures from two clubs in two seasons. Good friend and former ruck coach Anthony Rocca lifts the lid on the star Swan’s journey back to the big dance.
All eyes were set to be on a pair on injured Swans when they hit the training track on Sunday. One however, was a notable absentee ahead of next week’s grand final against Brisbane.
It’s the all-conquering Swans against the AFL’s new Houdini side Brisbane — and it promises to be a Grand Final for the ages. CHRIS CAVANAGH breaks down where it will be won and lost.