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Can Swans rebound from grand final humiliation to make AFL history?

It depends whether John Longmire’s young team can buck a dispiriting historical trend dating back almost four decades

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Longmire backs Swans to put grand final behind them

Sydney coach John Longmire is confident the Swans will carry no demons from last year's grand final debacle, citing their talented group of young players.

AAP

Doubts over Franklin for AFL farewell year

Sydney veteran Lance Franklin's impressive season ended on a sour note in a poor AFL grand final display, after he announced he will play on for one more year.

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Geelong eviscerate Sydney by 81 points in AFL grand final win for the ages

This decider, on return to a full house of 100,024 at the MCG after a two-year hiatus, was a famous victory for the ages

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Cats' runners out to expose Sydney talls

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij says the Cats will attempt to expose a possible weakness in Sydney's tall forward line in the AFL grand final.

AAP

‘A man made for the moment’: Why Lance Franklin’s legacy will endure regardless of AFL grand final result

In statistics and influence, Franklin is already an all-time AFL great. And if Saturday’s grand final goes down to the wire, all eyes will turn to ‘Buddy’

The Guardian - AU

Sub-plots aplenty in the AFL final chapter

Geelong and Sydney clash in the AFL grand final amid numerous similarities between the combatants.

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Cats ready for Franklin, Papley AFL tests

Geelong's defenders are ready to tackle Sydney's star-studded forward line in the AFL grand final, including superstar Lance Franklin and gun small Tom Papley.

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As the 2022 AFLM season comes to a close, the game must ask itself some difficult questions – especially on racism

“One more”. In two words, the great Noongar-Wajuk Australian Rules footballer Lance Franklin indicated he would play on until at least 2023. The statement “one more” also encapsulates the desire of the teams set to battle for the 2022 Australian Football League men’s (AFLM) premiership on Saturday. Geelong and Sydney,…

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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.

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Morning mail: Morrison committee revelations, occupied Ukraine ‘votes’, Trump legal woes

Wednesday: Documents reveal a committee of which the former PM was the only permanent member met hundreds of times. Plus: how many ants are there in the world?

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans, Lance Franklin issue cryptic 'one more' press release to confirm star full-forward will play on in 2023

Lance Franklin's AFL grand final week statement that he will play for another season copies how Michael Jordan announced his NBA comeback.

ABC News

Lance Franklin considered retiring from AFL before re-signing with Swans

After months of speculation the 35-year-old has decided to play on with Sydney in 2023 and won’t rule out continuing after that

The Guardian - AU

Playing, not staying, delayed Buddy's deal

Lance Franklin says whether he would keep playing, and not staying at Sydney, was what delayed his call on a new one-year AFL deal.

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Franklin commits to Sydney for 2023 season

Champion Sydney forward Lance Franklin will continue his decorated AFL career in 2023 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Swans.

The Guardian - AU

Blue-collar Swans worthy victors over brave Magpies in yet another AFL classic

There was no need for any fun facilitators in a game that stacks up alongside classics of the past

AAP

Swans ready for AFL's 'team of the year'

Coach John Longmire believes Sydney, who've reached a fourth grand final under his tenure, will be playing the AFL's best team of the year in the grand final.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney defy thrilling Collingwood comeback to win through to AFL grand final

Sydney survived a thrilling comeback to defeat Collingwood 14.11.95 to 14.10.94 and will now play Geelong in the 2022 grand final next week

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Franklin an early spark as Swans hang on

Lance Franklin rebounded from a disappointing performance to help set up what proved a barely match-winning lead against Collingwood in a preliminary final.

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Sydney beat Magpies in AFL prelim thriller

Sydney have won through to the AFL grand final with a desperate one-point preliminary final win over Collingwood at the SCG.

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High-wire Magpies face stern SCG test

Collingwood will relish the challenge of taking on Sydney at the SCG in their preliminary final after a season of defying expectations.

AAP

Magpies' minds back on the AFL job at hand

Distractions are everywhere in September, but Collingwood coach Craig McRae has knocked them on the head leading into the AFL preliminary final against Sydney.

The Guardian - AU

AFL preliminary finals brim with possibility with grand final date for the taking

Collingwood’s now trademark energy will be tested in Sydney, while Brisbane again look to take their chances against a refreshed Geelong

AAP

Swans looks at minder to curb De Goey

Sydney will consider sending one of their top midfielders to tag Collingwood's Jordan De Goey in a crucial match-up in their preliminary final on Saturday.

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Swan Callum Mills signs on until 2029

Sydney have locked away co-captain Callum Mills until the end of 2029, but the future of star forward Lance Franklin remains undecided.

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