Keep protecting ruckmen: Longmire
John Longmire has implored the AFL to stick strong with the changes to its third-man up rule.
James Buckley writes on AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald
John Longmire has implored the AFL to stick strong with the changes to its third-man up rule.
Ex Swans captain Jarrad McVeigh is out of action for at least a month after suffering a grade two calf strain at training.
Stephen Coniglio has replaced Heath Shaw as vice captain in a slight changing of the guard at the GWS Giants while fourth-year player Josh Kelly has been promoted to the leadership group.
Isaac Heeney's untimely bout of glandular fever has given Swans coach John Longmire plenty of thinking to do.
Lance Franklin has nothing to worry about when the AFL's match review panel casts its eye over his bump on Giants youngster Tim Taranto, according to Swans vice captain Dane Rampe.
Lance Franklin kicked two goals in the Swans' win over GWS on Friday night at a sodden Blacktown.
Brett Deledio has re-injured his calf and will miss the start of the AFL season with the GWS Giants.
The Giants have landed their maiden AFL Women's win after holding off Melbourne at Blacktown.
Giant Dylan Shiel is hopeful of extending his contract with the club sooner rather than later.
The Swans have named one of their tallest-ever playing squads for this weekend's pre-season clash with Sydney.
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