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Sydney ace set to return after bye for AFL pacesetters

Sydney coach Dean Cox says a star midfielder is poised for a long-awaited return from injury after the second-placed Swans enjoy a bye next weekend.

AAP · Jun 13

AFL:Star Swan remains 'vibrant' despite latest concussion

Managing a lengthy injury list, Sydney coach Dean Cox says Tom McCartin is healthy and in good spirits after suffering another concussion against St Kilda.

AAP · Jun 11

Star Swan remains 'vibrant' despite latest concussion

Managing a lengthy injury list, Sydney coach Dean Cox says Tom McCartin is healthy and in good spirits after suffering another concussion against St Kilda.

AAP · Jun 11

Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss

Tom McCartin came under scrutiny for his dive in Sydney's loss to Hawthorn, but Mabior Chol has no case to answer over his tackle on Nick Blakey.

AAP · Mar 20

He's back: Swans set for giant boost in derby clash

Facing a must-win clash in the race to the AFL finals, Sydney forward Tom Papley is fit and ready to cause trouble for GWS in an explosive derby.

AAP · Jul 24, 2025

Swans back McCartin to make AFL return after concussion

Sydney coach Dean Cox won't place a timeline on Tom McCartin's return from concussion, but is confident the defender will be able to continue his AFL career.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Carlton's Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra, Brisbane Lions premiership player Zac Bailey and North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri have all fronted the AFL tribunal.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Xerri faces three-week ban, Saints debutant cleared

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri was suspended for three games after he knocked out Melbourne's Tom Sparrow, but St Kilda's Max Heath was cleared.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

McCartin concussed again as Swans clinch a nail-biter

Tom McCartin was concussed in Sydney's five-point win over St Kilda, with first-gamer Max Heath certain to face match review scrutiny over the incident.

AAP · Jul 13, 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