Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn: Hawks turn into Giant bunnies
David Sygall There aren't many teams in recent years that can call Hawthorn their bunny.
Dan Hannebery joins Adam Goodes and Jared Crouch in Sydney Swans' quick-fire 150 club
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David Sygall Only two Swans have taken less time than Dan Hannebery to play 150 games. The player who was quickest doesn't expect there to be many in the future who will reach the mark at similar pace.
Hawthorn Hawks' small forwards the danger for Greater Western Sydney Giants
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David Sygall Hawthorn duo Cyril Rioli and Paul Puopolo have been in electric form, but the Giants have their own dynamic forward line they can rely on when the teams meet on Saturday.
Sydney Swans rising star Tom Papley reveals unlikely link to Bunyip's Shane Mumford
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David Sygall Young gun forward Tom Papley is linked to Swans' history through both his grandfathers. But one of his biggest inspirations is Mummy.
Sydney Swans master wet conditions to beat West Coast Eagles
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David Sygall The Swans have beaten a genuine top four contender for the first time this season, mastering greasy conditions at the SCG to overpower the West Coast Eagles by 39 points.
Navy paratrooper carried off SCG after mishap during landing prior to Sydney Swans match
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David Sygall An serviceman was stretchered off the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday after a pre-match display went terribly wrong.
Jeremy Cameron and fishing partner Devon Smith return for GWS Giants against St Kilda Saints
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David Sygall All the talk has been about Jeremy Cameron's return for the Giants against St Kilda. But the inclusion of his best mate at the club is a big boost for the side, too.
GWS Giants forward Jeremy Cameron returns for AFL clash with St Kilda
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David Sygall The Giants have decided to slot Jeremy Cameron straight back into the side after his four-week ban. But the star forward will continue to walk a fine line.
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire and GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron back AFL grand final golden point
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David Sygall The big winners in the AFL's decision to axe grand final replays are the out-of-Melbourne sides, John Longmire says.
Sydney Swans forward Isaac Heeney learning from Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett about managing injury
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David Sygall Isaac Heeney admits he could be struggling with a dodgy knee for some time. But he's in good company, with teammates Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett both battling the same injury.
Irish import Colin O'Riordan follows in footsteps of Swans champion Tadhg Kennelly
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David Sygall Colin O'Riordan was a Gaelic football star in the-making, but he has committed to the Swans, who are stunned by his rapid progress.
Sydney Swans reserves pushing seniors to the brink as Jarrad McVeigh return imminent
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David Sygall Co-captain Jarrad McVeigh is edging towards his return, but pressure from below is also keeping senior Swans on guard.
Sydney Swans fly past membership record
David Sygall Several factors, including the permanent move back to the SCG and the rampant form of star player Lance Franklin, have helped drive the Swans' membership to new heights.
Sydney Swans' fate in 2016 rests in hands of inexperienced players
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David Sygall The Swans have some of the competition's superstars. But their success this season will depend on the performances of a much less heralded group of players.
AFL season 2016: GWS Giants star Steve Johnson keeps away from Geelong Cats pals
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David Sygall Steve Johnson has accepted he could have done things better in his new side's narrow first-up loss to Melbourne, but asked that commentators not come to conclusions after one week.
Ted Richards, Jarrad McVeigh, Ben McGlynn nearing return for Sydney Swans
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David Sygall The way they played against Collingwood you would never have guessed the Swans fielded a younger side than Carlton did for round one.
Goals a bonus in Lance Franklin's Sydney Swans return against Collingwood
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David Sygall The Swans had three debutants and five new faces in the team. But they played like old buddies.
Lance Franklin leads Sydney Swans to huge win over Collingwood Magpies
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David Sygall The Swans' blueprint to remain a competition power in the post-Adam Goodes era has been devastatingly laid out in an extraordinary 80-point defeat of a shell-shocked Collingwood.
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire, GWS Giants rival Leon Cameron in AFL hot seat
![AFL Sydney Swans coach John Longmire and GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron.](http://web.archive.org./web/20160502090331im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2016/03/26/7304509/th-swans-GWS-90x60.jpg)
David Sygall On the eve of a defining campaign for both Sydney clubs, the head coaches of the Swans and Giants wrap up their preparation in five questions.
Swans debutant Callum Mills enjoyed backyard kick-arounds with Tony Lockett, Barry Hall and Paul Kelly
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David Sygall The rise of Sydneysider Callum Mills, who will make his debut for the Swans against Collingwood, has been unique.