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Player Ratings: vs Collingwood Round 3, 2017

Last time they played at the SCG, it was a thumping win for the Swans. But this time, a shocking first quarter was a bridge too far for the Swans, falling short by a solitary point. Lineup B: Nick Smith, Aliir Aliir, Nic Newman HB: Callum Mills, Heath Grundy, Harry Marsh C: Zak Jones, Josh P. Kennedy, Jake Lloyd HF: …

Report: Only by the smallest of margins

Well, it's 0-3 for the Swans and our top 4 chances are pretty much done. Top 8, but not top 4. A terrible first quarter looked almost terminal for the Swans, but they worked their way back into the game, only to fall short by 1 solitary point. Buddy playing his 250th game had little scoreboard …

Collingwood Preview + Dempster

Morning all, its finally Friday and there's football action tonight, as we take on Collingwood at the SCG. We've been without a win for too long and its time to rinse and repeat the Pies. We hammered them last year and they never recovered, spending the entire season outside of the top 8. It propelled our season, …

Tim Worner finally slides away into obscurity

Worner, shamed and slammed in the public arena, and dragged through the media circus, has resigned as a director of the club. The Swans have released a media statement, short in content, although asserting that he has made valuable contributions. “Tim has been an excellent Director and made a significant contribution to our football club in …

Teams: Sydney vs Collingwood, Friday April 7th, 7:50pm AEST

The Swans have announced their team for the Friday night clash against Collingwood at the SCG. Dawson, a 183cm utility, will become the 5th debutant for the Swans. The 19 year old, who celebrates his 20th birthday just days after his debut on Friday night, is joined by Callum Sinclair and Jordan Foote, coming in for …

Jordan Dawson makes it Fantastic Five

The Swans are sticking true to youth, handing out an early birthday present to Jordan Dawson on the eve of this 20th birthday, named as the 5th debutant of 2017.  Dawson was selected with pick 56 in the 2015 national draft, will celebrate his birthday just days after playing his first AFL game on Friday night. “I haven’t really thought about (the match) too much …

Franklin reveals Lockett influence

You can't imagine a bigger name in AFL working with arguably the biggest name in AFL today, Lockett and Franklin. The legendary goal kicker is back working with the Swans, once a week, has already have a significant impact on Lance Franklin and Sam Reid. But even the biggest drawcard in the AFL admits that …

Sinclair the likely replacement for Tippett

As reported by Neil Cordy for The Daily Telegraph, Callum Sinclair looks to have won the selection race, to replace injured Kurt Tippett. Sinclair played 16 games last season, after being traded from the West Coast Eagles in a straight swap for Lewis Jetta. He'll get his first chance of the season after Tippett hurt …

Kirk: We need to bring the pressure

Kirk has urged his forward group to bring the same intensity and pressure to bear against the Pies, as they did against the Dogs last Friday night. He was impressed with the intent showed by the forwards against the Dogs' heralded defence, generating 40% of the Swans' scores from turnovers. While Sam Reid and Lance Franklin …