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Swans ready for next AFL step, says skipper Rampe

Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe believes last year's thumping grand final loss will only make his emerging side better as they prepare to open their AFL campaign.

Sydney's tough grand final loss puts onus on Swans to bounce back fast amid echoes of Port Adelaide in 2007

Sydney's tough grand final loss puts onus on Swans to bounce back fast amid echoes of Port Adelaide in 2007

Sydney's awful grand final performance has echoes of another big grand final demolition by Geelong that derailed a promising young side 15 years ago. Andrew McGarry takes a look at the Swans' grand final horribilis and what happens next for Sydney.

Grand final hurt to drive AFL Swans

Grand final hurt to drive AFL Swans

Sydney are reeling after their 81-point AFL grand final loss to Geelong but Callum Mills and Dane Rampe are confident the hurt can drive them forward.

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Swans players noticing more fan support

Sydney players such as co-captains Dane Rampe and Callum Mills have noticed a significant boost in home-town support ahead of the grand final.

Inside the AFL grand final: Working together, owning the middle, not banking on Buddy — how Sydney Swans can win

Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the ruler over the Swans ahead of the AFL grand final — and explain why their revamped midfield rotation holds the key against the Cats.

Swans give thumbs-up after bruising final

Sydney co-captains Dane Rampe and Callum Mills are confident the Swans will be physically right for the grand final after their bruising preliminary final win.

Swans backline to turn defence into attack

Dane Rampe is confident Sydney can turn a height advantage in their backline into a weapon in their preliminary final against Collingwood on Saturday.

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How the fate of the 2022 AFL season may be shaped by three late bloomers

How the fate of the 2022 AFL season may be shaped by three late bloomers

Dane Rampe, Tom Stewart and Jeremy Howe had to wait for their opportunity in the AFL, but each is playing a crucial role in their respective side's premiership campaigns, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

Swans, Bulldogs reach AFL crossroad

Swans, Bulldogs reach AFL crossroad

Whoever loses Friday night's AFL clash between Sydney and the Western Bulldogs will leave the SCG with their season on the brink.

Swans brace for AFL litmus test

Swans brace for AFL litmus test

Sydney bounced back to form with a 58-point win over Essendon but face a much tougher test in Friday night's match against Carlton.

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