GWS Giants star Sam Taylor has lit the fuse for an explosive derby with crosstown rivals Sydney by labelling the Swans “smug”. Saturday’s clash at the SCG shapes as a genuine heavyweight tussle with both clubs sitting second and third on the ladder with 6-1 records. Taylor will make his return for the massive match … Read more
All-Australian midfielder Errol Gulden has inked a huge four-year extension to keep him at the Sydney Swans until at least the end of 2028. After establishing himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in the AFL, Gulden has started 2024 in terrific form, ranked No.1 in the competition for total metres gained and … Read more
Veteran Sydney defender Dane Rampe will miss the next month of the AFL season because of a hamstring injury. The 33-year-old was substituted from the Swans’ loss to Richmond on Sunday, with scans revealing a low-grade strain. Rampe will miss three or four weeks, but the Swans were boosted by the news fellow stalwart Harry … Read more
Sydney star Tom Papley let his football do the talking after an explosive half-time interview lit the fuse for the Swans’ 30-point victory over Essendon. In a hostile match that boiled over on numerous occasions, the Swans eventually overpowered the Bombers to remain undefeated after three games. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Tom Papley’s half-time interview. … Read more
Collingwood fans are being made to endure an unfamiliar feeling after the reigning premiers slumped to an 0-2 start to the AFL season after being thrashed by Sydney on Friday night. And the masses reacted with their feet, leaving the MCG in droves, well before the the final siren sounded to confirm the 10.9 (69) … Read more
The AFL has ticked off on an umpire allowing play to go on after the ball hit the spider-cam during Friday night’s blockbuster between Collingwood and Sydney, because the officiator did not see it happen. Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden cleared the ball from a boundary throw-in stoppage during the second quarter with a high kick … Read more
Sydney ruckman Brodie Grundy has revealed he was stung by a jellyfish on the morning of Thursday night’s AFL season opener against Melbourne. Grundy produced a starring performance in his first match as a Swan, leading his side to a stirring 22-point victory over the Demons. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Grundy speaks to Channel 7. … Read more
Taylor Adams will miss up to a month after scans confirmed a lateral ligament strain in his knee. The Sydney Swans recruit was taken down in a stinging tackle by Brisbane’s Cam Rayner during their AFL pre-season practice match on Thursday and grabbed at his left knee immediately. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Taylor Adams to … Read more
A rogue snake on the field and an untimely power outage delayed the start to Sydney’s AFL pre-season clash with Brisbane at Blacktown on Thursday night, but the Lions ultimately could not be stopped when play eventually begun. A dirty night for the Swans was made worse by the prospect of new recruit Taylor Adams … Read more
The Sydney Swans have blown up their co-captaincy tradition and surprisingly returned to a standalone leader. The Swans revealed on Tuesday that veterans Luke Parker and Dane Rampe would be handing in their skipper badges and Callum Mills would be installed as the sole captain. It’s a peculiar call given Mills was widely criticised at … Read more
