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Young Swans give Longmire something to think about

Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire has praised his young stars for taking on Melbourne in their opening-round win.

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Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage

Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire remains bullish ahead of his Swans' AFL round-one clash with Melbourne.

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Mills always to skipper Swans despite Mad Monday: coach

Callum Mills has been appointed Sydney's sole captain despite a Mad Monday injury that left the 26-year-old to question whether he'd be kept on as a leader.

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New Swans roles for former GWS pair Cameron, McVeigh

Leon Cameron will take over as Sydney's head of football, replacing Charlie Gardiner, while Mark McVeigh will join John Longmire's panel of assistant coaches.

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Lance Franklin retires as arguably the greatest AFL player of his generation

A paragon of preternatural talent and preparation, the Hawthorn and Sydney great was pure theatre on a field

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Afternoon Update: hope lost of finding Taipan crash crew; Sydney records hottest July; and the wife behind a famous author

The defence minister, Richard Marles, has said a thorough investigation will be launched after a helicopter crashed on a training mission in Queensland

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Carlton's Boyd handed three-game ban at AFL tribunal

Carlton's Jordan Boyd has been handed a three-week suspension by the AFL tribunal for a dangerous tackle that left Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed.

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Franklin set to spearhead Swans against Fremantle

Hampered by injuries throughout the AFL season, veteran forward Lance Franklin is on track to play a third consecutive game against Fremantle this week.

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Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire doesn't believe his co-captain deserves to be suspended.

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Papley grabs late Swans winner in thriller against Dogs

Sydney have snatched a two-point victory from the Western Bulldogs with a late goal from small forward Tom Papley keeping their finals hopes alive.

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Tigers back Nankervis' style despite AFL tribunal date

Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis has been sent to the AFL tribunal, charged with rough conduct over the high bump that left Sydney's Jake Lloyd concussed.

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Tigers edge past Swans, Nankervis faces ban

Jack Graham kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to steer Richmond to a 13-point victory over Sydney, while Dustin Martin impressed on return.

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Swans shrug off bad kicking day as Buddy targets return

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is nearing a comeback from injury for the Swans, who insist they are moving on from a "bad day at the office" against Geelong.

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Sydney Swans not seeking retribution against Geelong

Sydney have been embarrassed by Geelong in their previous two encounters but co-captain Dane Rampe insists the Swans are not out for revenge.

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Playing Franklin has cost injury-hit Swans: Longmire

Lance Franklin would have played far less early season football if John Longmire had his way, now Sydney are paying the price with the star forward out injured.

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Fagan says poor goalkicking is no issue for the Lions

The Brisbane Lions kicked only 6-14 in the second half in their tense win over Sydney, but their coach Chris Fagan remains unfazed.

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Injury-hit Swans will 'make do' with list: Longmire

Plagued by injuries, Sydney will continue to battle with the list they have got as more names join the casualty list ahead of Carlton's visit to the SCG.

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Swans ruck Ladhams set for extended stint on sidelines

Sydney ruck Peter Ladhams has sustained suspected significant ligament damage to his right ankle after an awkward fall in the Swans' win over North Melbourne.

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Swans pinch AFL victory after crucial North error

A controversial finish has led to Sydney posting a thrilling three-point victory over North Melbourne in front of a stunned Marvel Stadium crowd.

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AFL, Collingwood, Sydney denounce fans who booed Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin

Sydney has expressed fears some spectators are failing to learn from the past as the Swans, Collingwood and the AFL all criticised Magpies fans who booed

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AFL star Lance Franklin booed by Collingwood fans at MCG, baffling Sydney Swans' coach John Longmire

AFL great Lance Franklin became the latest star player to be booed by opposition fans, leaving Sydney coach John Longmire bemused and Collingwood counterpart Craig McRae nonplussed.

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Swans' injury crisis deepens with Robbie Fox concussed

Sydney coach John Longmire is demanding a better performance from his players in Saturday's clash with GWS despite the team nursing a big injury toll.

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Longmire lashes Swans' effort in crushing loss to Cats

Sydney coach John Longmire has questioned his players' effort as they capitulated to a nightmare 93-point loss to Geelong in the AFL grand final rematch.

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Geelong smash Swans to cap off AFL flag unveiling

Geelong have produced a near-carbon copy performance of their 2023 grand final win to obliterate Sydney again with a ruthless 93-point smashing.

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Swans won't rush Buddy despite heavy injury toll

Sydney are set to be without Lance Franklin for a second straight AFL game in Saturday night's grand final rematch with Geelong.

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