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SCG tracking well amid concerns over surface, AFL set for follow-up visit

The AFL visited the SCG on Tuesday amid concerns over the surface

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SCG curator confident over surface as AFL visit looms

An independent turf consultant, members of the AFL football department and the AFL Players' Association will visit the SCG this week

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MATCH REVIEW: Versatile Swan learns fate over strike

The Match Review findings for Friday night's round 16 game are in

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2:08:31

Match Replay: Sydney v Western Bulldogs

The Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 16 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:16

Mini-Match: Sydney v Western Bulldogs

Extended highlights of the Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 16 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'There have been challenges': Turf under fire after slippery night at the SCG

Players from both sides had trouble keeping their feet on the slippery SCG surface

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Bulldogs edge Swans in feisty clash to celebrate Bont's milestone game

The Western Bulldogs get over the line against Sydney by nine points

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match report
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Highlights: Dogs down wasteful Swans in Friday night classic

The Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 16 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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00:54

Dog down after Swan’s stinging blow as Heeney hits five

Lachlan Bramble is left worse for wear after copping some heavy contact from Aaron Francis, while Isaac Heeney goes on to kick goal number five

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00:34

Bontempelli’s big moment in game 250

Marcus Bontempelli earns a well-deserved milestone goal following a cracking snap out of congestion

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00:56

Heeney or Houdini? 'Special' Swan's magical patch

Isaac Heeney runs rampant after half-time with a flurry of thrilling goals in quick time

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00:42

Darcy defies logic with ‘impossible’ goal for big man

Sam Darcy continues to stun the footy world with an outrageous major running tight along the boundary

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00:45

Nothing like Chad or pumped-up Papley to ignite SCG

Chad Warner scores a ripper in his 100th game of AFL before Tom Papley fires up the troops again with a sizzling snap

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00:59

Comedy of blunders ends with returning Swan swarmed

Jake Lloyd marks his return to the senior side with an early goal after a flurry of errors from both teams

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01:30

Paps picks a fight with Darcy, who catches fire in no time

Tom Papley tries to stir up Sam Darcy before the bounce, sparking a heated scuffle, but the big Dog responds perfectly with the opening two goals of the game

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Mystery nicknames, rehab slog: How Errol and 'Paps' made it back

Tom Papley tells Daniel Garb about his bond with Errol Gulden, what he learned from the longest injury stint of his career, and why Chad Warner was on the money

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Swans' strategy to contain 'phenomenal talent', Cox backs forward to rebound

A near-unstoppable Sam Darcy looms large for Sydney in its clash with the Bulldogs on Friday night

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How Swans flag hero delivered on his 2005 semi-final promise

An emotional Nick Davis has relived his four-goal heroics at the SCG in a new documentary on the Swans' historic 2005 premiership

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'I'll win this game': How Nick Davis' last-quarter promise came true

In new documentary ‘Shaking Down The Thunder’, Sydney hero Nick Davis relives an emotional night at the SCG when his final-quarter feats saved the Swans’ finals campaign

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'We let it slip': Warner admits Swans' standards dropped

Sydney has its eye back on playing its best football, Chad Warner says ahead of 100th game

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00:56

Swan cops heavy hit, Southport player banned for four weeks

Southport's Will Sexton has been handed a four match ban for this hit on Sydney's Ben Paton in the VFL, which led to a scuffle

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2:10:40

Match Replay: Port Adelaide v Sydney

The Power and Swans clash in round 15 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:08

Mini Match: Port Adelaide v Sydney

Extended highlights of the Power and Swans clash in round 15 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Star Swans' returns has Cox looking beyond goalkicking yips

It's a glass half-full view for Sydney, while Ken Hinkley concedes 'the scoreboard was flattering'

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08:08

Highlights: Port Adelaide v Sydney

The Power and Swans clash in round 15 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Swans overcome Power, and bad kicking, to keep season alive

Returning stars put Sydney back near its best despite shocking shots at goal

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Powell-Pepper's late sizzler gives Port one to cheer

The Power work the footy out of the middle in a flash and Sam Powell-Pepper finishes the work with a terrific strike

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The Chad blazes by to punish Power

Chad Warner takes off at his typical blistering speed from half-back and assists Braeden Campbell

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Hayward's not wayward: Will flicks through a quick two

Will Hayward nails a pair of goals in quick succession to end a bad run of behinds for the Swans

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00:50

Don't give JHF this much space

Jason Horne-Francis punishes the Sydney defence after this quick crumb and snap

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00:37

The Lizard slots one as cool as ever

Nick Blakey is rewarded for his double effort as he strolls in for an easy goal

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Returning guns not a quick fix for spluttering Swans

Dean Cox says the return of a talented quartet for Sydney is welcome but won't be relied on for a late-season surge

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Gun Swans on track for return as captain dismisses criticism

A pair of gun Swans are on track to face the Power

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Important Swans duo on track for post-bye return

The Swans are hopeful Errol Gulden and Tom Papley will be fit to face Port Adelaide after this week's bye

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'Exactly what we need': AFL confirms Swans boss as new COO

The AFL has appointed Tom Harley as its Chief Operating Officer

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2:05:48

Match Replay: Richmond v Sydney

The Tigers and Swans clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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19:59

Mini-Match: Richmond v Sydney

Extended highlights of the Tigers and Swans clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Tigers 'not up to AFL standard', cavalry set to return for Swans

Adem Yze says parts of Richmond's performance against Sydney was the worst they have played all season

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05:09

Yze post-match, R13: 'I don't think we've played any worse for the year'

Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 13’s match against Sydney

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Cox post-match, R13: 'We don't want to, as a team and as individuals, only have one string to our bow'

Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 13’s match against Richmond

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08:04

Highlights: Richmond v Sydney

The Tigers and Swans clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Swans regain mojo with demolition of hapless Tigers

Sydney records a 44-point win over a young Richmond side

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Tigers finally break first-term drought with goal in the last

Richmond’s long wait for a major ends in the final minutes of the game as Seth Campbell nails a crafty effort to give fans one to cheer late

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00:42

Brutal Warner barges through for another goal

Chad Warner asserts his dominance with this powerful finish late in the third term

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00:57

Grundy winds back the clock with all-time finish

Brodie Grundy somehow manages to keep the ball in play and produces this special finish early in the third quarter

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00:51

Lethal Heeney makes Tigers pay

Isaac Heeney puts through this ripping snap to make the most of a costly Richmond defensive error and put his side in front

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00:51

Dancing Dion fools two in miraculous GOTY contender

Dion Prestia shows off his silky footwork, selling candy to multiple Swans before finishing in style

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Less talk, more action: Swans not shying away from 'rabble' tag

Sydney is attempting to bounce back from the horror defeat to Adelaide, and defender Dane Rampe admits the players have to show their competitive side

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Cox cops criticism on the chin as Swans look to bounce back

Last round's belting has caused Sydney players and coach to dig deep for answers

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Exclusive

Swans hold gruelling pre-dawn beach session just hours after SCG thumping

Just hours after their thumping loss to Adelaide, Sydney players gathered for a pre-dawn beach session

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Why struggling Swans should revive their 'rock star' forward era

Damian Barrett says Sydney should fast-track its return to form by asking the question about one of Carlton's star spearheads

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Opinion

Opinion

Monday Cal-culations: Why Big Freeze could have been different, are Blues helping Sam's suitors?

In Monday Cal-culations, Callum Twomey also looks at the seven burning questions Sydney needs to answer and Darren Crocker's day with the AFL Commission

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2:14:30

Match Replay: Sydney v Adelaide

The Swans and Crows clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Sydney v Adelaide

Extended highlights of the Swans and Crows clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'Unacceptable, embarrassing': Cox blasts sorry Swans

Sydney faces scrutiny, hard work after huge loss, Crows hand Nicks first win against his former side

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08:13

Highlights: Sydney v Adelaide

The Swans and Crows clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Murder of Crows' making leaves Swans' season teetering

A one-sided first half drives Adelaide to a huge win over Sydney on Saturday night

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Rachele's ridiculous soccer assist is something else

Josh Rachele demonstrates his elite footwork with this goal assist to Ben Keays

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Hayward's classy finish sparks Swans resurgence

Will Hayward dribbles through a magnificent early goal to begin the second half as Sydney fights back

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Rankine swoops as Swans fans fume at non-call

Izak Rankine takes full advantage after the home crowd erupts in frustration over a tough non-decision

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In the Bloods: Swans draw on 2005 breakthrough for inspiration

Sydney's 2005 premiership side will perform a lap of honour at the SCG this weekend, with Dean Cox urging his side to draw on the greats' Bloods lessons

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Swans look to give stars more support amid slow start

The Swans are desperate to give their stars more help amid a slow start to the year

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2:20:22

Match Replay: Narrm v Sydney

The Demons and Eagles clash in round 11 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Narrm v Sydney

Extended highlights of the Demons and Eagles clash in round 11 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'Tougher, cleaner, harder': Cox slams substandard Swans after Dees run riot

Sydney coach Dean Cox says the Swans are too inconsistent in facets of their game after slumping to their seventh loss of the season

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08:12

Highlights: Narrm v Sydney

The Demons and Swans clash in round 11 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dees surge towards top eight as big guns hit top gear

Narrm's hot patch of form continues with a thumping win over Sydney at the SCG

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Demon shows his power with wrestling move on Swan

Harrison Petty tries using every ounce of his strength to break free from Jake Lloyd with no luck

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Swan in strife: Will Mills' return be short-lived?

Callum Mills elects to leave the ground and bump Charlie Spargo in an incident during the third term

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00:33

200 reasons to smile for Trac

Christian Petracca pins the ears back from 50 in his milestone game

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'Really sloppy': Swan looks down and Kozzy makes him pay

Kysaiah Pickett plays smartly onto advantage after Matt Roberts loses focus while manning the mark

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Gawn v Grundy: Max banks early win

Max Gawn continues his red-hot run of form goaling from the ruck against his former teammate

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TEAMS: Tiger out, Blues make FIVE changes, young Hawk axed

The teams are in for round 11's Saturday games plus Sunday squads

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Swans captain set to return, club searches for 'balance' amid ill-discipline

Callum Mills is set to make his AFL return when the Swans meet the Demons

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Analysis

Analysis

Signed, sealed, delivering: How star Swan has switched on

After a slow start to the season, Chad Warner has clicked into top gear since re-signing at Sydney

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AFL's bad boys? Swans on record pace as ill-discipline hurts

Ill-discipline has hurt the Swans to start 2025, with their suspensions beginning to add up just 10 games into the season

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Swan seizes chance after 'mentally tough' start, but battle for spot remains

Angus Sheldrick impressed after pushing into the 22, but with the looming return of Callum Mills and Taylor Adams, the youngster could be the victim of a selection squeeze

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MATCH REVIEW: Swans duo learn fates over bumps

The Match Review findings from Friday night's game between Sydney and Carlton are in

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2:06:46

Match Replay: Sydney v Carlton

The Swans and Blues clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Sydney v Carlton

Extended highlights of the Swans and Blues clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Voss irate after yet another Blues fadeout, Swan in strife

Carlton had the momentum for large parts of the match but couldn't put Sydney away, before the Swans pulled away in the final quarter

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Heeney’s night out earns Goodes-O’Loughlin Medal

Isaac Heeney proves a constant threat to notch two goals and 38 disposals in a tireless best-on-ground performance

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08:15

Highlights: Sydney v Carlton

The Swans and Blues clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Swans fire late to edge Blues in Friday night scrap

A sensational final quarter from Sydney sees it topple Carlton by 16 points

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Blue down after tough Amartey bump

Joel Amartey may find himself in hot water after clipping Jordan Boyd high in the final term

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Grundy laps up the love after sizzling goal

Brodie Grundy celebrates in style after delivering a massive major on the run

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Is this Swan in hot water for clipping Silvagni?

Justin McInerney may find himself under MRO scrutiny after appearing to collect Jack Silvagni high

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00:42

Swan walks off woozy after teammate’s brutal knee

Sydney suffers a cruel blow as Aaron Francis cops some friendly fire from Brodie Grundy

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Blues fume as ump's boundary blunder gifts Heeney goal

Carlton is left irate as a disputed out-on-the-full call hands Isaac Heeney a major

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Warner works up home crowd with typical flair

Chad Warner gets the Swans pumped up after his terrific snap somehow avoids a Blue in front of goal

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Cripps chips in with opener for early statement

Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps gets his side off to a great start with a calm snap on his left

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Forward planning: How positional switch helped Swans tall

Tom McCartin speaks to AFL.com.au about his early-season positional switch, the Swans' start to 2025 and playing under coach Dean Cox

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Swans set to regain key forward, captain a chance to return

Joel Amartey is on track to return for the Swans' big Friday night clash against the Blues

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MATCH REVIEW: Bombers skipper, Crows defender learn fates

The match review for Saturday's round nine matches is in

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2:36:02

Match Replay: Essendon v Sydney

The Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini Match: Essendon v Sydney

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'It's just devastating': Bombers fear worst for debutant, Swan passes HIA

Brad Scott is "almost certain" Lewis Hayes has ruptured his ACL, making him the fourth season-ending injury endured by the club this season

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Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

The Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Cox post-match, R9: 'That disciplinary stuff, we need to address'

Watch Sydney’s press conference after round nine’s match against Essendon

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Sydney Swans

SCG tracking well amid concerns over surface, AFL set for follow-up visit

SCG curator confident over surface as AFL visit looms

MATCH REVIEW: Versatile Swan learns fate over strike

Match Replay: Sydney v Western Bulldogs

Mini-Match: Sydney v Western Bulldogs

'There have been challenges': Turf under fire after slippery night at the SCG

Bulldogs edge Swans in feisty clash to celebrate Bont's milestone game

Highlights: Dogs down wasteful Swans in Friday night classic

Dog down after Swan’s stinging blow as Heeney hits five

Bontempelli’s big moment in game 250

Heeney or Houdini? 'Special' Swan's magical patch

Darcy defies logic with ‘impossible’ goal for big man

Nothing like Chad or pumped-up Papley to ignite SCG

Comedy of blunders ends with returning Swan swarmed

Paps picks a fight with Darcy, who catches fire in no time

Mystery nicknames, rehab slog: How Errol and 'Paps' made it back

Swans' strategy to contain 'phenomenal talent', Cox backs forward to rebound

How Swans flag hero delivered on his 2005 semi-final promise

'I'll win this game': How Nick Davis' last-quarter promise came true

'We let it slip': Warner admits Swans' standards dropped

Swan cops heavy hit, Southport player banned for four weeks

Match Replay: Port Adelaide v Sydney

Mini Match: Port Adelaide v Sydney

Star Swans' returns has Cox looking beyond goalkicking yips

Highlights: Port Adelaide v Sydney

Swans overcome Power, and bad kicking, to keep season alive

Powell-Pepper's late sizzler gives Port one to cheer

The Chad blazes by to punish Power

Hayward's not wayward: Will flicks through a quick two

Don't give JHF this much space

The Lizard slots one as cool as ever

Returning guns not a quick fix for spluttering Swans

Gun Swans on track for return as captain dismisses criticism

Important Swans duo on track for post-bye return

'Exactly what we need': AFL confirms Swans boss as new COO

Match Replay: Richmond v Sydney

Mini-Match: Richmond v Sydney

Tigers 'not up to AFL standard', cavalry set to return for Swans

Yze post-match, R13: 'I don't think we've played any worse for the year'

Cox post-match, R13: 'We don't want to, as a team and as individuals, only have one string to our bow'

Highlights: Richmond v Sydney

Swans regain mojo with demolition of hapless Tigers

Tigers finally break first-term drought with goal in the last

Brutal Warner barges through for another goal

Grundy winds back the clock with all-time finish

Lethal Heeney makes Tigers pay

Dancing Dion fools two in miraculous GOTY contender

Less talk, more action: Swans not shying away from 'rabble' tag

Cox cops criticism on the chin as Swans look to bounce back

Swans hold gruelling pre-dawn beach session just hours after SCG thumping

Why struggling Swans should revive their 'rock star' forward era

Monday Cal-culations: Why Big Freeze could have been different, are Blues helping Sam's suitors?

Match Replay: Sydney v Adelaide

Mini-Match: Sydney v Adelaide

'Unacceptable, embarrassing': Cox blasts sorry Swans

Highlights: Sydney v Adelaide

Murder of Crows' making leaves Swans' season teetering

Rachele's ridiculous soccer assist is something else

Hayward's classy finish sparks Swans resurgence

Rankine swoops as Swans fans fume at non-call

In the Bloods: Swans draw on 2005 breakthrough for inspiration

Swans look to give stars more support amid slow start

Match Replay: Narrm v Sydney

Mini-Match: Narrm v Sydney

'Tougher, cleaner, harder': Cox slams substandard Swans after Dees run riot

Highlights: Narrm v Sydney

Dees surge towards top eight as big guns hit top gear

Demon shows his power with wrestling move on Swan

Swan in strife: Will Mills' return be short-lived?

200 reasons to smile for Trac

'Really sloppy': Swan looks down and Kozzy makes him pay

Gawn v Grundy: Max banks early win

TEAMS: Tiger out, Blues make FIVE changes, young Hawk axed

Swans captain set to return, club searches for 'balance' amid ill-discipline

Signed, sealed, delivering: How star Swan has switched on

AFL's bad boys? Swans on record pace as ill-discipline hurts

Swan seizes chance after 'mentally tough' start, but battle for spot remains

MATCH REVIEW: Swans duo learn fates over bumps

Match Replay: Sydney v Carlton