It's an honour usually reserved for key position players, but Zippy Fish is bucking the trend in one key area this year

A simple text message has been the catalyst for joint sessions that are bringing Sydney's AFL and AFLW programs together

The Bulldogs and Swans clash in round four of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

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Watch Sydney's press conference after round four’s match against Western Bulldogs

The Bulldogs and Swans clash in round four of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

The Bulldogs announced themselves as contenders against fourth-ranked Sydney

Chloe Molloy struts her stuff inside 50 for a second time as she dances her way to another stunning goal

Isabelle Pritchard hits the scoreboard late in the first term with a fantastic stoppage strike

Chloe Molloy puts her skills on show with a super step and snap for a cracking Goal of the Year contender

After three rounds, there are plenty of players who have started the year in fine fashion

Despite a number of sidelined stars, Sydney's system is getting early wins on the board, says Colin O'Riordan

The Swans and Saints clash in round three of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

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Euro-Yroke had its chances to mount a comeback but couldn't capitalise as Sydney sealed its third win

The Swans and Saints clash in round three of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

Montana Ham launches an incredible long-range goal to beat the third-quarter siren, set up by a trademark Zippy Fish run

Laura Gardiner extends Sydney's lead with a brilliant major in the second quarter

Check out all the amazing 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round jumpers

Ahead of the AFLW's Indigenous Round, Zippy Fish speaks about her connection to her community and how she's dealing with rival clubs circling

The teams are in for AFLW's round three matches

Watch Sydney's press conference after round two’s match against Essendon

The Swans and Bombers clash in round two of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

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Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan is relieved and proud after his charges starred at the SCG after a tough week for the club

The Swans and Bombers clash in round two of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

Lucy McEvoy speaks to Alexia Pesce after a challenging week for the club, as the Sydney faithful sings loud and proud

Sydney's AFLW team has defeated Essendon in front of a record crowd at the SCG

Laura Gardiner steers home a smooth finish before Paris McCarthy adds another to cap off Sydney's terrific pressure

Taylor Smith soccers a smart finish on the line before Chloe Molloy shows her skills with an elite solo finish

Montana Ham is penalised for this tackle on Maddy Prespakis to begin the third term

Maddie Quinn boots her maiden AFLW major in front of a buzzing SCG crowd and she smiles bright

Sophie Alexander steals the clearing handball and threads an impressive finish on the angle

Sarah Grunden cuts off the handball and snaps superbly to get Sydney underway in front of a big home crowd

New players, change of coach, meeting expectations - what's the biggest watch on every AFLW team?

Despite being 'incredibly disappointed' by the actions of five men's players, Sydney's AFLW side is hoping to break the club's record for attendance at an AFLW match

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The teams are in for AFLW round two's matches

Club leaders say player welfare remains the priority as Sydney's AFLW squad prepares for Sunday's historic double-header

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The Crows and Swans clash in round one of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

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The Swans have charged home to overcome the Crows in a thriller

Watch Sydney's press conference after round one’s match against Adelaide

The Crows and Swans clash in round one of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

The thrilling final moments between Adelaide and Sydney in round one of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season

Keeley Kustermann brings down Julie O’Sullivan in a heavy tackle, with the Swan’s head hitting the turf in a bruising moment

Taylor Smith makes an immediate impact in red and white, booting two first-quarter goals

Grace Egan wastes no time making her mark for Adelaide, slotting the opening goal of the game after crossing from Richmond

Montana Ham and Lucy McEvoy turned an off-season trip to the United States into a training camp, working with NFL and MLB experts

The Swans and Hawks clash in 2026 AFLW pre-season

Sydney's head of women's football is heading to Chelsea Football Club, leaving the Swans searching for a replacement

Sarah Black chats to breakout Swan Zippy Fish, a year after being drafted to Sydney

Sydney has replaced injured defender Alice Mitchell for the 2026 season

Cynthia Hamilton says Tom Papley's forward craft lessons are helping shape her development

Star forward Taylor Smith is settling into Sydney as she continues to chase her dream

Inspiration from an unlikely source helped Chloe Molloy make the decision to focus on her own comeback from injury rather than leading the Swans for another year

Lucy McEvoy has backed Chloe Molloy's decision to step down as Swans co-captain

Sydney will have a new-look leadership group in 2026 after its long-time leader resigned the co-captaincy

Some clubs back themselves to identify and develop young talent, while others hit trade periods hard. This is how each club has built its list

What can each club take from its 2025 journey – good or bad – to launch into another season?

Ruby Sargent-Wilson won't have her contract renewed for 2026

The W Download's review episodes continue, with the Hawks, Swans and Magpies next up

Star goalkicker Taylor Smith wants to join Sydney

Swans young gun Zippy Fish was disappointed to see Scott Gowans exit as coach

Zippy Fish has been crowned the 2025 Telstra AFLW Rising Star

Sydney has farewelled Rebecca Privitelli, Kiara Hillier and Giselle Davies

The Swans and Bombers clash in round 12 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season

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Sydney is out of finals contention after a shock loss to Essendon in Coffs Harbour

Watch Sydney's press conference after round 12’s match against Essendon

The Swans and Bombers clash in round 12 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season

The thrilling final moments between Sydney and Essendon in round 12 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season

Zippy Fish collects cooly and bends through a wonderful finish to give Sydney a late chance in their must-win clash

Don't miss a second of the action from Saturday's round 12 AFLW matches

Sophie Alexander gathers cleanly and her curling shot bounces the journey as Sydney's finals hopes slowly dwindle

Sydney ruck Caitlin Reid on juggling her dual careers as a professional AFLW player and a surgical resident

Check out how your AFLW team tracking ahead of round 12

Jess Rentsch has been handed a one-match suspension for this rough tackle on Montana Ham

The Swans and Eagles clash in round 11 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season

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Don't miss a second of the action from Saturday's round 11 AFLW matches

Watch Sydney's press conference after round 11’s match against West Coast

Sydney has given itself a chance to taste finals action with victory over West Coast

The Swans and Eagles clash in round 11 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season

Holly Cooper snares her second goal of the contest in style with another ripping finish

Bec Privitelli caps off a superb passage with her third goal as the Swans surge ahead

Holly Cooper conjures a brilliant effort off just one step to continue the Swans’ hot start to the game

Cynthia Hamilton slaps the ground in pain after a brutal incident early in the first quarter

Check out how your AFLW team tracking ahead of round 11

The Demons and Swans clash in round 10 of the 2025 NAB AFLW Season

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Watch Sydney's press conference after round ten’s match against Melbourne

The Demons have recorded a dominant win over the Swans