AFL

Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald

Swans players wrestle with Tomas Bugg

AFL won't expedite Bugg-Mills case

The AFL has ruled out expediting the judicial process for Melbourne's Tom Bugg, who is staring at a lengthy suspension for his hit on Sydney's Callum Mills labelled a 'dog act' by Swans midfielder Luke Parker.

Big win: Swans players congratulate Buddy Franklin after he kicked a goal.

Swans too good for Dees in spiteful match

At stages this season it seemed as if the competition had not only caught up to Sydney but sped right past. Melbourne had appeared to be one such side but on Friday night they became the latest side to fall victim to the red hot Swans.

Mills and bloom: The Swans and Callum Mills have turned their season.

Swans find extra edge with season on the line

While hardness at the ball and the ball-carrier have been part of Sydney's trademark in the 21st century, they have not been associated with less sociable aspects of the game. But desperate times call for desperate measures.