Sydney Swans

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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.

2 months ago | 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.

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.

Dec 4, 2024 | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Andrew Dunkley1992 - 2002217 games11 goalsTo many, Australian football is more than just a sport. It is a way of life and a source of unending passion. As a boy growing up in Victoria's South Gippsland region, Andrew Dunkley immersed himself in the game. His grandfather, Arthur Dunkley, was St Kilda's head trainer for many years, and his uncle, Bob Murray, played in the Saints' 1966 premiership-winning side. Understandably, he dreamt of playing in red, black and white.

Oct 29, 2024 | sydneyswans.com.au | Joe Moore

Rod Carter1980-1989217 games1 goalThe 1960s in Melbourne were a sprawling canvas painted with footy obsession. Supporters began forming cheer squads, the advent of television made the game more accessible, and one-on-one contests punctuated the game style. And tribalism was at its peak. One of Rod Carter's earliest memories is catching the tram with his dad to the Brunswick Street Oval to watch their beloved Fitzroy play.