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Parker has vested interest in Swans flag

Luke Parker has tasted premiership success but a decade on he wants to make an impact in a grand final as Sydney's co-captain, rather than starting sub.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Swans block out Franklin AFL distraction

A decision on Sydney star Lance Franklin's playing future looms large over the business end of the AFL season as the Swans set their sights on a premiership.

AAP · Aug 7, 2022

Young man dies four days after his cousin with the same condition

Luke Parker was just 26 when he passed away in June this year. Like his cousin, and his older brother Paul, who died 11 years ago, he had Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022

Combative Carlton up for Swans challenge

Carlton coach Michael Voss has laid down the challenge to his Blues of bouncing back from a five-day break for their AFL blockbuster against Sydney.

AAP · May 19, 2022

Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.

AAP · May 19, 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 18, 2022

Surviving a setback: books, music, films and more about dealing with disappointment

From James Acaster’s lowest ebb to encouraging words from Radiohead, our critics suggest popular culture about picking yourself up and carrying on

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

Unbeaten Swans face winless Western Bulldogs at Docklands — but they don't have much room for error

The Sydney Swans are full of confidence — and fresh from a landmark game for Lance Franklin — but they cannot afford any drop-off against the winless Bulldogs at Docklands, writes Andrew McGarry.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Cats prepared for Buddy ground invasion

Chris Scott has prepared Geelong players for a mid-game interruption if Sydney superstar Lance Franklin reaches the 1000-goal milestone on Friday night.

AAP · Mar 23, 2022

From Adelaide to Western Bulldogs: Win or lose, here are the reasons for hope for all 18 AFL sides after round one

Now every AFL team has played four quarters of football, it's time for fans to reassess. But regardless of their results, it's not all bad — Andrew McGarry looks at the hopeful signs for every club.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022