Sydney Swans
Demons the real deal after taking down Cats; Merrett-inspired Dons topple Eagles in thriller
Melbourne ended Geelong’s undefeated start to 2024 while St Kilda, Essendon and Sydney came away with wins.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu and Andrew Stafford
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Swans 14.14 (98) Giants 10.9 (69)
AFL 2024
Swans make a statement as Giants face stretch without Green, Brown
The Swans seized local bragging rights in front of a near-record crowd at the SCG, while the Giants are set to lose one of their stars to injury and another to suspension.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
AFL 2024
Can Sam Taylor walk the talk? That and four other burning Sydney derby questions
We take a closer look at Saturday’s tantalising clash between the high-flying Swans and Giants at the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari
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Sydney stadiums
‘We’re not a charity’: Former SCG boss defends dumping of guest passes
Tony Shepherd said the decision to discontinue “club cards” for new members was made for economic reasons, which will anger members who say the move puts profits over people and tradition.
- by Michael Koziol
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AFL 2024
Three down, two to go: Florent signs long-term extension with Swans
Ollie Florent has followed in the footsteps of Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom by pledging his long-term future to Sydney - and he hopes Logan McDonald and Will Hayward do the same.
- by Vince Rugari
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City life
‘Cash grab’: Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members
It can take up to 13 years to become a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground – and it now comes with a sting in the tail.
- by Michael Koziol
‘There is a lot of dislike’: Giants defender takes swipe at ‘smug, chirpy’ Swans
Sam Taylor says he respects the Sydney Swans, who he reckons are the best team in the AFL this season – but that doesn’t mean he likes them.
- by Vince Rugari
Swans soar into the top two with demolition over Hawks at the MCG
Follow along all the live action as Hawthorn face Sydney at the MCG to close out round seven.
- by Marnie Vinall
Heeney getting his priorities straight in the spotlight of Brownlow chase
Swans star Isaac Heeney has always dealt with attention on and off the field - and this season, it’s got even bigger.
- by Jonathan Drennan
The family toll at the heart of an AFL coaching crisis
Five AFL assistant coaches are living away from their families to pursue their careers, and one big factor is the prohibitive cost of the housing market.
- by Caroline Wilson
Hawks clock first win of the season after demolition over Roos; Giants duo cop one-match bans; Swans scorch the Suns in Sydney
Sydney continued their unbeaten run at home this season against the Gold Coast, before the Hawks finally recorded their first win of the 2024 season.
- by Jonathan Drennan, Marnie Vinall and Peter Ryan