Swans turn to finals debutant as cover for injured Tippett

Kurt Tippett's wretched run with injury has left Sydney youngsters Sam Naismith and Toby Nankervis with a daunting assignment as the Swans fight to keep their season alive against Adelaide on Saturday.

Johnson banned from GWS Giants' preliminary final

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Greater Western Sydney's hopes of making their first grand final have been dealt a massive blow with Steve Johnson rubbed out by the AFL's match review panel for his hit on Sydney's Josh Kennedy.

Swans rule out Tippett, hold key to Johnson's finals fate

Ruckman Kurt Tippett has been ruled out of Sydney's semi-final showdown wih Adelaide while Steve Johnson's preliminary final fate may hinge on a favourable medical assessment from the Swans.

McVeigh challenges Swans to be ruthless hunters against Crows

Sydney captain Jarrad McVeigh has challenged his team to be the hunter next week when they play for their season against Adelaide after a defeat that has raised questions over the Swans' finals credentials.

AFL 2016: Callum Mills injury tops off bad day for Sydney Swans

Rising Star winner Callum Mills faces a race against the clock to play again this year after injuring his hamstring, as Sydney's premiership quest hit a major roadblock on Saturday.

Ruthless Giants trounce Swans in brutal clash

There is a new order in Sydney. It may still be a red and white town, but out on the field where it matters orange is the new black.

Why the Swans need to strike while Buddy is hot

The question asked when Lance Franklin came to Sydney was whether he would see out the nine years. The more pertinent question is how long the Swans will have the finest forward of his generation at his peak in their quest to win the flag that will silence critics of the deal.

Swans stung by derby loss heading into GWS final

The last Sydney derby gave the Giants belief they can cause a finals boilover but is also threatening to sting the Swans' midfield warriors into action in Saturday's historic final.

Sheedy wants Giants to bring back Folau

Legendary coach Kevin Sheedy is urging Greater Western Sydney to do the extraordinary: lure Israel Folau back from rugby for another crack at AFL success.