Dogs celebrate Bont milestone with tense win over Swans Joel Freijah has kicked four goals and the Western Bulldogs resisted a huge Sydney fightback to post a narrow win in Marcus Bontempelli's 250th AFL game. AAP · Jun 27, 2025
Wayward Sydney sink Port Adelaide to revive season Sydney have kicked terribly at goal but still come away with a vital 19-point away victory against Port Adelaide. AAP · Jun 21, 2025
Swans warned of hard slog ahead in bid to save season Sydney put the clamps on Richmond and broke through for a badly needed win at the MCG, but their coach says the Swans still have plenty of work ahead of them. AAP · Jun 7, 2025
Demons jump to the defence of out-of-form spearhead Jacob Van Rooyen has taken a surprise step back this year, but Melbourne are backing the spearhead to regain his mojo and play a key part in the club's future. AAP · May 23, 2025
Blues defeat by Swans leaves coach Voss exasperated Michael Voss says he's "pretty pissed off" over Carlton's inability to close out a game following a 16-point loss to Sydney after they'd led at every change. AAP · May 16, 2025
Cox admits he got it wrong with key move in Swans' loss Sydney's Tom McCartin will play in his traditional defensive role this week after coach Dean Cox admitted sending him forward against Port Adelaide didn't work. AAP · Apr 23, 2025
Swans lose star forward Amartey for Power clash Sydney's leading goalkicker Joel Amartey will miss at least one match after straining his hamstring against Collingwood. AAP · Apr 14, 2025
Swans flex muscles with convincing AFL win over North Sydney were a class above North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, kicking clear in the third term for a 65-point win. AAP · Apr 5, 2025
Nick Daicos, Heeney win best-and-fairest gongs Nick Daicos and Isaac Heeney, both touted as Brownlow Medal contenders this AFL season, have won their respective club best-and-fairest awards. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Swans weren't up for Lions challenge: Fox Devastated after their second grand final loss in three years, utility Robbie Fox says Sydney were rattled mentally after a dominant first-half from Brisbane. AAP · Sep 29, 2024
Swans 'at peace' with AFL prep despite GF loss: Rampe Dane Rampe says Sydney are 'at peace' with how they prepared for the grand final after losing by 60 points to Brisbane in their second decider in three years. AAP · Sep 28, 2024
Lions' 'belief' key to AFL flag surge from fifth Josh Dunkley has hailed the Brisbane Lions' inner belief as key to their march from fifth on the ladder to the AFL premiership. AAP · Sep 28, 2024
Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture Isaac Heeney didn't have his usual influence in Sydney's grand final defeat after aggravating a stress fracture he managed throughout September. AAP · Sep 28, 2024
From the Pocket: Sydney stars ready to take centre stage on AFL grand final return Swans and Lions both need to bury the demons of recent defeats in premiership deciders for eagerly anticipated clash at MCG The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024 Sydney glitz or Brisbane grit? Who casual onlookers should get behind in AFL grand final The first non-Victorian premiership decider since 2006 takes place at the MCG on Saturday. But who should non Swans or Lions fans support?
AAP · Sep 22, 2024 Cripps has record vote haul for second AFL Brownlow Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has dominated the AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to win the award for the second time.
AAP · Sep 22, 2024 Cripps, Daicos the AFL Brownlow Medal favourites Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and Collingwood star Nick Daicos are the standout favourites for Monday's Brownlow Medal count.
AAP · Sep 22, 2024 AFL flag is Neale's key focus as Brownlow history looms Brisbane star Lachie Neale will join one of the AFL's most revered clubs if he defies the odds again on Monday night and wins his third Brownlow Medal.
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 Heeney stars again in Swans' premiership charge Midfield star Isaac Heeney put together another outstanding finals performance in helping the Swans into the grand final in a 36-point defeat of Port Adelaide.
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 Swans soar into AFL grand final with big win over Port Sydney have cruised into the AFL grand final after defeating Port Adelaide for the first time in eight years, winning a preliminary final by 36 points.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Swans star Heeney primed to answer his coach's call Faced with an AFL preliminary final, Sydney's Isaac Heeney says his team is "back" since their August 3 thrashing by Friday's opponents Port Adelaide.
AAP · Sep 13, 2024 Papley goes straight from car crash to AFL prelim final Sydney forward Tom Papley crashed his car on his way to their AFL qualifying final, then put on a show to help the Swans book a preliminary final spot.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024 Brisbane quick to land knockout blow on Carlton but far tougher tests await The Blues talked as though they were all chips-in but paid the price for hedging their bets as the Lions cruised into an AFL semi-final
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Swans star Heeney surprised himself with epic AFL mark Sydney star Isaac Heeney isn't eligible for the AFL's mark of the year award because his spectacular grab over Jack Buckley came during the finals series.
AAP · Sep 7, 2024 Another hard-luck AFL finals story on Adams' agenda Sydney coach John Longmire says Taylor Adams' attitude after being dropped in week one of the AFL finals has been terrific.