Retiring Essendon great Dyson Heppell refused to be handed a farewell AFL game if he didn’t deserve it. The 32-year-old was dropped after the Bombers’ Round 20 loss to St Kilda and has since announced 2024 would be his last year in the game. Bombers coach Brad Scott could have recalled the former captain for … Read more
Sydney have escaped with a heart-stopping three-point AFL win over Collingwood after a controversial non-decision in the final minute of the game. Having conceded five goals in a row, the Magpies had one last foray forward with about 40 seconds left on the clock when Dan McStay took a mark between centre half forward and … Read more
Sydney veteran Sam Reid has been forced into immediate retirement after suffering another setback. Reid had been pushing to return to senior action, but another hamstring injury in the VFL on the weekend ended his season. The 32-year-old told teammates of his decision on Tuesday morning. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today … Read more
Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney will miss this weekend’s clash against North Melbourne and is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his suspension at the AFL appeals board. Heeney was handed a one-match ban for striking St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster during the Swans’ thrilling loss on Sunday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Heeney’s high … Read more
Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney has been hit with a one-match ban that will rule him out of Brownlow Medal contention. Heeney collected St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster with a swinging arm late in the third quarter of Sunday’s thriller. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Swans likely to challenge Heeney ban. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more
Sydney forward Joel Amartey enjoyed a career night with a staggering nine-goal haul to lead the Swans to a 42-point victory over Adelaide. But he was denied a chance to reach double figures when he was curiously benched multiple times throughout the final quarter. With Amartey kicking eight by three-quarter time, it looked like a … Read more
Veteran Sydney midfielder Luke Parker must serve a six-week ban for the heavy bump in a VFL game that hospitalised opponent Josh Smith. Parker — a star player and respected leader of the club — has not played any AFL football for the Swans this season and the suspension means he will not break back … Read more
Sydney Swans veteran Luke Parker has been referred directly to the VFL tribunal for his hit on Frankston player Josh Smith on Friday night. He faces a ban of at least four matches for the hit which was graded as careless conduct, high contact and severe impact. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Luke Parker in hot … Read more
Star Sydney midfielder Chad Warner faces a nervous wait after collecting Carlton big man Marc Pittonet in the head with an errant elbow. Warner burst through a stoppage and gathered the ball before raising his elbow and collecting Pittonet in the face. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Chad Warner in hot water for high elbow. Stream … Read more
Sydney Swans veteran Luke Parker is certain to be suspended by the VFL after a high bump on Frankston player Josh Smith on Friday. Parker, who has not been seen at AFL level this season despite having recovered from the broken arm he suffered on the eve of the season, was playing his fourth consecutive … Read more
