'Backing him in': Swans make selection call for finals Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle. AAP · Sep 17
In-form Adelaide ace fails to overturn three-game ban Adelaide forward Darcy Fogarty has lost his AFL tribunal challenge to a three-game suspension for striking. AAP · Jul 20
Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan Adelaide attacker Darcy Fogarty has been banned for three games for a strike that concussed Sydney veteran Harry Cunningham. AAP · Jul 17
Cox shrugs off Heeney injury scare after Crows defeat Sydney star Isaac Heeney looked worse for wear as the Swans fell to Adelaide, but coach Dean Cox has downplayed concerns around one of his prized assets. AAP · Jul 17
'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win Adelaide are closing in on a top-four finish after defeating second-placed Sydney at the SCG - a result, coach Matthew Nicks says, the Crows "needed". AAP · Jul 17
Swans refuse to relent amid AFL injury crisis Sydney coach Dean Cox has resisted bringing back Logan McDonald against Port Adelaide as the club deals with injury woes. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
Swans star Papley out for six weeks with heel injury Sydney will lose Tom Papley for six to eight weeks after the star forward cracked his heel during training, while Logan McDonald will return via the VFL. AAP · Apr 3, 2025
Injuries unavoidable in AFL flag push: Swans coach Sydney coach Dean Cox concedes injuries are an unavoidable part of chasing an AFL premiership after losing star players Errol Gulden and Callum Mills. AAP · Mar 5, 2025
All systems go for Swan Adams to debut against Eagles Sydney coach John Longmire says off-season recruit Taylor Adams has recovered from a knee injury and is set to debut for the club. AAP · Apr 3, 2024
Sydney stalwart Rampe out for a month due to injury Hamstring trouble will sideline Sydney's Dane Rampe for a month, while Adelaide's Lachlan Murphy faces a spell out of action with a knee injury. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
Cunningham 'fantastic', Adams likely to miss for Swans Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Dons' hands were tied on Wright's rough conduct charge Essendon could not see a way to challenge Peter Wright's rough conduct charge and felt they risked a ban of six matches or more if he had pleaded not guilty. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Peter Wright’s four-game ban shows AFL is changing – one unconscious player at a time The rants of Wayne Carey aside, most accept Essendon man’s hit on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham deserved punishment The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024
Wright cops four-match AFL ban, King rubbed out for one Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
AAP · Mar 25, 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 24, 2024 Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.
AAP · Mar 23, 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 · Jun 14, 2022 Sydney ruck Hickey set for AFL return Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Tom Hickey has recovered from a toe injury and is in the selection frame for Saturday's AFL game against Port Adelaide.
AAP · Mar 24, 2022 AFL's 'Buddy watch' switches to SCG Sydney head into Friday night's game against Geelong with star forward Lance Franklin four goals away from kicking 1000 in his career.