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INSANE: 18 - The Real Truth

Flag favourites Sydney ready for AFL rivals' best

Sydney are the AFL's hottest side and are well aware they're now the hunted, with the Western Bulldogs eager to cause an upset in their round-11 opener.

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Swans veteran Parker banned for six weeks over VFL bump

Sydney veteran Luke Parker has received a six-week ban for the bump in a VFL game that hospitalised Frankston opponent Josh Smith.

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Sydney's McCartin to miss again after concussion

Sydney coach John Longmire says Tom McCartin will miss a third consecutive game after being concussed, ruling him out of playing the Western Bulldogs.

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Swans' Luke Parker facing lengthy ban over heavy bump

Luke Parker's off-the-ball bump landed a VFL opponent in hospital and is set to earn the Sydney Swans star a lengthy stint on the sidelines through suspension.

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Essendon leave middle of the road behind as their ‘edge’ leads them to second spot

The Bombers have found their groove and backed up the hype to lead the chasing pack behind the AFL benchmark Swans

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Brownlow fancy Warner charged with striking

Sydney star Chad Warner has escaped with a fine after being charged with striking Carlton's Marc Pittonet during his side's big win at the SCG.

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Carlton's Voss: Injury toll no excuse for big AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant a big injury list is no excuse for his side's 52-point AFL loss to Sydney at the SCG.

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Soaraway Swans boosted by shared scoring load

The AFL ladder-leading Sydney Swans are showing that sharing the scoring duties is the way to go after the retirement of prolific forward Lance Franklin.

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Heeney, Warner star as Swans crush Blues at SCG

Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner have starred with three goals apiece as Sydney crushed Carlton by 52 points at a sold-out SCG.

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Teammate backs Parker as Swans overlook veteran again

Luke Parker has again been unable to force his way into Sydney's red-hot midfield and is set to play reserves for the third straight week on return from injury.

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Voss tips star to stay, Blues eye Swans midfield battle

Star defender Jacob Weitering is central to Carlton's plans to blunt Sydney's high-powered attack amid reports of huge contract offers from AFL rival clubs.

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Good news for banned Sydney Swans forward Hamilton

Banned Sydney Swans forward Lexi Hamilton has received a welcome boost in the AFLW.

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Blakey returns to Swans for Blues clash but no McCartin

Sydney defender Nick Blakey has passed a concussion test and will play against Carlton, while the club has opted to rest Tom McCartin for an extra week.

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Swans praise patient Parker as AFL recall wait drags on

Former Sydney skipper Luke Parker is no guarantee to be picked for next week's clash with Carlton due to the squeeze on midfield spots at the Swans.

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Swans crush mourning Dockers on day of sadness

Sydney have gone a game clear on top of the AFL ladder after crushing Fremantle by 48 points at Optus Stadium.

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Dockers won't shy away against Swans firepower

Sydney's midfield is one of the best attacking units in the league, but Fremantle boast a series of clearance beasts who won't take a backwards step.

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Darcy out for Dockers, Hardwick swings the axe at Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has made six changes for the Suns' clash with North Melbourne following last week's 34-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.

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Longmire remains a 'maybe' on AFL send-off rule

Sydney coach John Longmire says Callum Brown's bump on Sydney defender Tom McCartin, resulting in a three-game suspension, appears to have been an accident.

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No deadline on Parker's return to AFL: Longmire

Luke Parker will not be rushed back into AFL action, Sydney coach John Longmire says, after the key midfielder missed out on featuring against the Giants.

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Swans cruise to wet weather derby win over Giants

Sydney have claimed a 29-point victory over their local rivals thanks to star midfield trio Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner.

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Hungry Giants go full steam ahead for Sydney derby

Left hungry for more after a 54-point drubbing of Brisbane, the Giants are refusing to get complacent ahead of their clash with cross-town rivals Sydney.

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Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints

Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.

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Swans signing spree continues with Florent committing

Ollie Florent is out of contract no more after pledging five more years to Sydney, following in the footsteps of Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom.

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Focus on Greene, Taylor not Giants smack talk: Longmire

Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.

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Parker nears return as Heeney stars in Swans' win

Brownlow favourite Isaac Heeney shone in Sydney's 76-point AFL belting of Hawthorn, while Swans veteran Luke Parker made his return from injury in the reserves.

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