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Sloane has appendix taken out, in doubt for final
Adelaide have suffered a massive blow on the eve of the finals with star midfielder Rory Sloane in serious doubt to take on Greater Western Sydney.
Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald
Adelaide have suffered a massive blow on the eve of the finals with star midfielder Rory Sloane in serious doubt to take on Greater Western Sydney.
The "Buddy effect" and Sydney's rags to riches tilt at the flag are proving a box office hit with the Swans faithful flocking to the club in numbers rivalling the Tony Lockett era.
Star Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane is in doubt for next week's qualifying final against Greater Western Sydney after being admitted to hospital for surgery on his appendix.
Legendary coach Kevin Sheedy has warned sceptics not to write off Greater Western Sydney for the premiership.
Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith is playing for his finals future this weekend as the Swans look to lock in the remaining piece of their September puzzle.
Sydney is confident Kurt Tippett will be fit for the Swans' first final after re-injuring his troublesome ankle against Carlton.
Steve Johnson's vast September experience is shaping as the sole card he has left to avoid the axe for the start of Greater Western Sydney's finals campaign.
Who Sydney and Greater Western Sydney could face on the road to the grand final.
Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene might be the player rival fans love to hate but not so with Geelong's Tom Lonergan.
Geelong stalwarts Andrew Mackie and Tom Lonergan will retire at the end of this season, as a sad end looms for their longtime teammate Steve Johnson.
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