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Hall of Fame Bio: Craig Kimberley

2 weeks ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Craig KimberleyPresident 1975-1977Swans VFL Director 1975-1982Board Member 1988-1994AFL Commission 1997-1999AFL Life MemberSydney Swans Life MemberTriple Brownlow Medallist and former Swans coach Ian Stewart describes Craig Kimberley as the most generous person he’s ever met in football. Countless others would echo that sentiment. The Kimberley family has barracked for the Bloods since the club’s inception during the 1870s.
Late Swans surge falls short against Power

3 weeks ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Martin Pegan

A wayward Sydney Swans have been defeated by Port Adelaide by 8 points at the SCG on Sunday afternoon. After trailing all day the Swans kicked into gear in the final term but inaccuracy cost them, particularly in the final minutes, kicking 5.8 as the Power held on for an eight-point victory. 13.7 (85) to 10.17 (77).
Hall of Fame Bio: Herb Howson

1 month ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Herb Howson1891-1908152 gamesCaptain 1906Coach 1918-1919Premiership Coach 1918Football clubs are built upon the foundations laid by their forebears. Fortunately, for Swans supporters, ‘Bert’ Howson was on the tools. Sadly, in 1948, Howson unexpectedly passed away following a stroke. As a symbol of his standing, The Record published a three-page tribute.
Proud Cox relishes first win

1 month ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Nathan Schmook

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox says the first three rounds have proven the Swans are good enough to beat anyone when they play at their best, even if it took until a thriller on Sunday for the new coach to get his maiden win. The Swans were gritty against Fremantle in a tense armwrestle at Optus Stadium, winning by three points after key forward Joel Amartey slotted a late goal to help the team avoid a 0-3 start.
Swans snatch victory in the west

1 month ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Nathan Schmook

SYDNEY has survived a thriller against Fremantle to win by three points and deliver Dean Cox his first win as senior coach, with key forward Joel Amartey pushing through pain to kick the match-winner at Optus Stadium. The Dockers came moments away from stealing the result, with the final siren sounding just before forward Jye Amiss marked inside 50, with the Swans hanging on to win 9.14 (68) to 9.11 (65).
Swans defeated in season opener

2 months ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Martin Pegan

The Sydney Swans have started their season with a 20-point loss to Hawthorn at the the SCG in Friday night's Opening Round. The Hawks and Swans made sure the season start – delayed by 24 hours after a pair of Opening Round clashes in Queensland were postponed – was well worth the wait, with a pulsating clash that suggested both teams will be back at the pointy end come September.
Hall of Fame Bio: Ron Hillis

2 months ago | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Ron Hillis1929-1937137 games16 goalsBest and Fairest 1930, 1935Finding the time and space required to balance all his extracurricular pursuits must have exhausted Ron Hillis. When he arrived at the South Melbourne Football Club, he'd already won the 1927 All-Australian dance championship, partnering Miss Nell Oxley. The Herald reported, "A fine 'straight-leg' made Mr Hillis' work in the fox-trot very acceptable.
Hall of Fame Bio: Barry Hall

Feb 12, 2025 | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Barry Hall2002-2009162 games467 goalsPremiership Player 2005Co-Captain 2005-2007Best and Fairest 2004Leading Goalkicker 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All-Australian 2004, 2005, 2006AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year 2005AFL Hall of FameIn 1852, the quiet south-central Victorian town of Broadford joined the growing list of rural townships in which gold had been found. Once the gold rush subsided, the locals found a way to make the town sustainable and built a trademark toughness.
Hall of Fame Bio: Bill Gunn

Jan 29, 2025 | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Bill Gunn1952-1959104 games101 goalsCaptain 1955Leading Goalkicker 1956Ahead of the 1952 football season, Swans Hall of Famer Billy Williams received a lucrative offer to join VFA powerhouse Williamstown as their new captain-coach. When he accepted that offer, South Melbourne supporters felt the loss of their 26-year-old triple best and fairest winner, deeply. However, Williamstown’s promising young centre half-forward Bill Gunn crossed to the Swans in a move that would delight for years to come.
Hall of Fame Bio: Jack Graham

Jan 14, 2025 | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Jack Graham1935-1949227 games233 goalsCaptain 1946-1948Best and Fairest 1945Champion of The Colony 1945Leading Goalkicker 1941, 1948Born in the Mallee during World War I, Jack Graham was raised in Yaapeet, where his dad, Alex, owned a local business. By the time he turned 16, Graham – 6 feet tall – debuted for Sea Lake in the Pier Millan League. A local publican had connections at St Kilda and told the young star they'd like him to train with them.