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Didn't faze us: Swans see bright future for young guns

Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is predicting a bright future for the AFL club's young stars after a gutsy display on the finals stage amid off-field turmoil.

AAP · Sep 19

'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics

A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.

AAP · Sep 4

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to "separate the person from the problem" to support teammates.

AAP · Sep 4

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Swans name eight replacements for banned five

Sydney have decided who they will bring into their squad to replace Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice.

AAP · Aug 20

No alarm bells at Swans after 'timely' loss to Lions

Still second on the ladder, Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom says the AFL flag fancies are far from panicking over a 43-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Jul 1

Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow

Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.

AAP · Mar 17

Struggling Swans using AFL derby as finals springboard

Taking inspiration from their 2017 campaign, Sydney's James Rowbottom is adamant the Swans can turn around a 2-5 start with a derby win against GWS.

AAP · May 1, 2025

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'Sad to see him go': Swans ready to face old pal Parker

James Rowbottom was mentored by Luke Parker for much of his AFL career, now the Sydney midfielder is relishing a chance to lock horns with his former teammate.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

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 fit and ready to fire in GWS finals battle

AFL minor premiers Sydney are just about at full strength for their qualifying final against GWS, with Tom Papley and Justin McInerney ready to return.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Out-of-form Swans shake off criticism after Port hiding

Sydney player James Rowbottom has dismissed critics' claims their six-week AFL form slump is a result of players not putting the team first.

AAP · Aug 7, 2024

Swans focus on ending form slump, not AFL ladder

Sydney coach John Longmire is taking the AFL ladder out of the equation and keeping his focus on guiding an injury-hit Swans out of their form slump.

AAP · Jul 30, 2024

Swans land Hayward signature on five-year deal

Gun forward Will Hayward has signed a five-year AFL contract extension with Sydney, joining Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom in committing long-term.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

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.

AAP · May 4, 2024

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AAP · May 2, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 18, 2024

McDonald keen to stay a Swan ahead of contract talks

Rival clubs may be knocking on the door of out-of-contract key forward Logan McDonald, but the West Australian product has his mind set on staying with Sydney.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

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 · Mar 14, 2024

Magpies ready for Grundy, but can they stop him?

After his outstanding Sydney debut against Melbourne, Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy comes up against Collingwood - his other former AFL team.

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AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Young Swans give Longmire something to think about

Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire has praised his young stars for taking on Melbourne in their opening-round win.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

MCG, Port hold no fear for Swans despite recent wobbles

Sydney will be aiming to bounce back from last week's 50-point loss to Melbourne when they take on Port Adelaide at the SCG in round four.

ABC News · Sep 24, 2022

AFL grand final 2022: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Geelong claims 10th flag

The Cats have won their tenth premiership and left the MCG in tears of joy. Check out the five moments that stole the grand final spotlight.

AAP · Sep 17, 2022

Suns bounce back, defeat St Kilda in AFLW

Gold Coast showed no mental scars from a bruising QClash defeat, responding to beat St Kilda by 14 points in their AFLW clash in Mackay.

AAP · May 18, 2022

Longmire confused by Parker taunt reaction

Sydney coach John Longmire remains perplexed how Swans co-captain Luke Parker's taunt of Essendon's Dylan Shiel turned into a major AFL issue.

AAP · May 17, 2022

Tigers hopeful on Pickett tribunal charge

Richmond are hoping their Indigenous star Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge will be downgraded from medium to low impact at the tribunal.

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