Grieving AFL veterans Nat Fyfe and Alex Pearce honour Cam McCarthy with ‘touching’ final act

Grieving AFL veterans Nat Fyfe and Alex Pearce honour Cam McCarthy with ‘touching’ final act

Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce and his predecessor Nat Fyfe have left one final tribute for their former AFL teammate Cam McCarthy, who sadly died on Thursday at the age of just 29. Paramedics found the former Fremantle and GWS forward unresponsive at a house, believed to belong to his parents, at Lake Coogee in Perth’s … Read more

John Longmire puts controversial rule change back in the spotlight after ‘nasty’ Tom McCartin concussion

John Longmire puts controversial rule change back in the spotlight after ‘nasty’ Tom McCartin concussion

The send-off rule is back in the spotlight after the spiteful derby between the Sydney Swans and the GWS Giants on Saturday. During the match, GWS forward Callum Brown took out Sydney’s Tom McCartin with a slightly raised elbow that concussed the Swans defender. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: John Longmire puts send-off rule back on … Read more

AFL rivalry set to explode after GWS Giants star Sam Taylor labels Sydney Swans ‘smug’

AFL rivalry set to explode after GWS Giants star Sam Taylor labels Sydney Swans ‘smug’

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

Sydney lock away All-Australian midfielder Errol Gulden with long-term AFL contract

Sydney lock away All-Australian midfielder Errol Gulden with long-term AFL contract

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

AFL injury update: Sydney veteran Dane Rampe out for a month, Port Adelaide lose Ollie Wines

AFL injury update: Sydney veteran Dane Rampe out for a month, Port Adelaide lose Ollie Wines

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

Tom Papley slams Essendon during explosive interview before leading Sydney Swans to impressive victory

Tom Papley slams Essendon during explosive interview before leading Sydney Swans to impressive victory

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

Sydney smash Collingwood in massive MCG upset as Magpies fans leave early on mass

Sydney smash Collingwood in massive MCG upset as Magpies fans leave early on mass

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

AFL responds after the ball hits spider-cam during Collingwood’s MCG clash with Sydney

AFL responds after the ball hits spider-cam during Collingwood’s MCG clash with Sydney

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 lifts lid on jellyfish sting on eve of AFL season opener

Sydney ruckman Brodie Grundy lifts lid on jellyfish sting on eve of AFL season opener

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

Scans confirm Taylor Adams to miss up to a month as AFL season opener draws closer

Scans confirm Taylor Adams to miss up to a month as AFL season opener draws closer

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