-
3 weeks ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy knows their clearance and contest work will be vital if they’re to have any chance of getting back in the winner’s circle on Friday night against Carlton. The Swans will have plenty of motivation as they celebrate Marn Grook at the SCG, but the numbers suggest they’re in for a tough battle against a resurgent Blues outfit. Dean Cox’s side is in the bottom three in the AFL for both first possessions at stoppages and centre clearances.
-
1 month ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
The 2024 qualifying final between the Swans and Giants was quite simply one of, if not the greatest, game of Australian rules ever played in NSW. There have, of course, been highlight moments before. Think Tony Lockett in the 1996 preliminary final, Nick Davis’s semi-final heroics against Geelong and even more recently Buddy Franklin’s 1000th goal, which saw thousands of fans storm the field. But no game has ebbed and flowed quite like the one that graced the SCG on September 7, 2024.
-
1 month ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
The Giants are set to demand a change in mindset and improved physicality around the contest this weekend after an “embarrassing” midfield performance in their loss to the Western Bulldogs. On the back of a firing Marcus Bontempelli, the Bulldogs dominated the stoppages in Canberra during their 32-point win. They ended up with 22 more clearances than the Giants, the third-worst return in GWS’s history.
-
1 month ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
A trip to Doha to see a groin rehabilitation specialist during the off-season could be the key to unlocking Hayden McLean’s best form as he prepares to lead the Swans’ attack against Port Adelaide on Easter Sunday. McLean is the lone key forward to have been named by Cox to take on the Power, with Joel Amartey and Logan McDonald unavailable. McDonald is set to play in the VFL again as he works back to full fitness following off-season ankle surgery.
-
1 month ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
-
1 month ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
Josh Kelly admits there might be a few exchanges between the Saints and Giants this weekend as Ross Lyon’s side continues to make plays for off-contract GWS players. St Kilda are believed to have offered the biggest deal in AFL history to young midfielder Finn Callaghan – around $18 million over 10 years – to tempt him away from Western Sydney earlier this season. The 21-year-old eventually rejected the bid and recommitted to the Giants.
-
1 month ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
LIVEWelcome to AFL Now – your home of all the daily breaking footy news. Gather Round is officially here, with Adelaide and Geelong to kickstart footy’s biggest weekend in the home-and-away season. But will Izak Rankine actually play? Watch this space. Follow all the daily news and join in the conversation.
-
2 months ago | 
heraldsun.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
Welcome to AFL Now – your home for all the daily breaking news from around the competition. Tuesday night is set to be a big one at the tribunal – will the Jackson Archer ban be overturned? Join in the conversation and stay up to date with us below. AFLHaving overcome a host of problems to win last year’s AFL premiership, the Brisbane Lions continue to show a steely mentality in their bid for another flag.
-
2 months ago | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
LIVEWelcome to AFL Now – you’re home for all the daily breaking news from around the competition. Tuesday night is set to be a big one at the tribunal – will the Jackson Archer ban be overturned? What will Ken Hinkley tell the media at Alberton Oval? Will your club be forced into team changes at selection this week? Join in the conversation and stay up to date with us below. Originally published as AFL Now: Latest updates, injury lists, tribunal and team news on Tuesday ahead of Round 2
-
Mar 6, 2025 | 
codesports.com.au | Lachlan McKirdy
For 249 games, Jake Lloyd has played his footy under just one coach. Since making his debut in 2014 after coming off the club’s rookie list, all he’s ever known is being guided by John Longmire. But now, as he prepares for his milestone 250th match at the SCG on Friday night, he’ll have a new figure to look towards as Dean Cox takes charge of the Swans for the very first time against Hawthorn. “I didn’t know any different fronting up pre-season after pre-season,” Lloyd said.
