Sydney Swans
Is Brodie Grundy the key to unlocking a Swans’ premiership?
He has been hailed as the shrewdest piece of business the Swans have done for years, but can ruck Brodie Grundy deliver a premiership to the Swans?
- by Jonathan Drennan
Latest
AFL teams: Changkuoth Jiath reaches 50 games, Magpie debut for younger brother
Our experts have entered their tips for the six games of round 14, while Richmond have gained two big-name inclusions. Collingwood have named a debutant, Tew Jiath.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Swans have the AFL’s best midfield, and this man might be the best kick in the comp
When they were threatened by Geelong, Sydney’s star-studded midfield stood up, especially the silky smooth Errol Gulden. They’re without the likes of Mills and Parker and still haven’t missed a beat.
- by Andrew Stafford
Analysis
AFL 2024
How a ‘hot’ midfield and smart recruiting have made the Swans untouchable
The Swans are two wins and an enormous percentage ahead of any other team in the AFL. This is why.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘Where we deserve to be’: Blues coach adamant his side are a contender after downing Bombers
Carlton have climbed into the top two with a 26-point win over old rivals Essendon, while Sydney overcame an early scare from Geelong to keep their winning streak going.
- by Marnie Vinall
Updated
AFL 2024
Swans in midst of once-in-100-year storm to further flag credentials
Sydney have underlined their premiership favouritism, brushing away the lethargy of the bye to overrun Geelong in front of a packed SCG on Sunday evening.
- by Malcolm Conn
They’re happy teams at Geelong and Sydney – but which club is the unhappiest?
Geelong and Sydney top the AFLPA’s wellness survey. But the club languishing at the bottom of the table for player wellbeing, nearly three full points behind the Swans and the Cats in a rating out of 10, remains a secret.
- by Sam McClure
Opinion
AFL 2024
Flag favourites, disasters and the side that’s just plain boring: Kane Cornes’ mid-season verdict on every club
At the halfway point of season 2024, here’s a look at the AFL ladder and the masterstroke moves made to date, the teams in the fight for the flag, and the clubs who should just move on to planning for next season.
- by Kane Cornes
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Redman out of Essendon’s blockbuster against Blues; Two-game ban stands for young gun Reid
The Tigers have decided if Dustin Martin will play on Thursday night, while star Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Cripps-Warner connection; Blues’ missing piece; big fortnight for Pies: Key takeouts from round 11
Chad Warner and Patrick Cripps have a mutual connection who is having a big impact on their seasons, while the Blues may have found an unlikely missing piece to their forward puzzle.
- by Andrew Wu
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Warner hits pause on Swans contract talks as his value skyrockets
Dynamic midfielder Chad Warner rejected a contract extension from the Swans earlier this year, and his hot form looks set to spark a bidding war for his services.
- by Malcolm Conn