Sydney Swans
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Bedford, Cameron handed three-match bans; fears grow over the return of ‘the chicken wing’
Lions star Charlie Cameron and Giants tagger Toby Bedford have been handed three-match bans. Meanwhile, Leigh Matthews is among those concerned at the increased prevalence of the “chicken wing” tackle.
- by Jon Pierik and Vince Rugari
Latest
No Gawn, no worries: Wet footy and hardened Demons expose Bombers
The chaotic chase for AFL finals spots continues as Hawthorn dare to dream after another win and the Demons took down the Bombers. Flag favourite Sydney demolished the Kangas and Carlton cling to second spot after back-to-back losses.
- by Roy Ward, Vince Rugari, Andrew Stafford, Steve Barrett and Danny Russell
Parker and Mills a boon for Swans in big win over Kangaroos
Two club stalwarts made a welcome return on Saturday as the Swans returned to form with a thumping victory against North Melbourne.
- by Vince Rugari
Mills primed to repay Swans with a captain’s knock at the SCG
Isaac Heeney is unavailable to face North Melbourne on Saturday and the man replacing him, captain Callum Mills, will be motivated to repay Sydney’s faith in him.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Why a player suspended for seven matches this year is still eligible to win the Brownlow
Isaac Heeney can’t win the Brownlow after an off-ball incident with St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster. But, ironically, Webster – who was handed a seven-match ban earlier this year – is still eligible to win the coveted award.
- by Peter Ryan
Hawks coach backs Simpson to return; Swans defend ‘unlucky’ Heeney
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell and Kangaroos counterpart Alastair Clarkson hope Adam Simpson finds a way back into the AFL system when the time is right.
Updated
AFL 2024
‘Pretty shattering’: Heeney out of Brownlow race, AFL throws out appeal
Isaac Heeney has been left disappointed by the AFL appeals board’s decision to uphold his ban. Heeney won’t face North Melbourne on Saturday and is now ineligible to win the Brownlow Medal.
- by Vince Rugari
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Simpson not coaching but will say goodbye to fans; Swans to appeal Heeney decision
West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson has decided against a farewell game as coach; Sydney will challenge the tribunal decision to uphold Isaac Heeney’s one-match ban at an appeals board hearing on Thursday, while Collingwood forward Josh Carmichael has retired at just 24.
- by Amelia Nordio, Peter Ryan, Jonathan Drennan and Danny Russell
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Heeney ban upheld as Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility; Gawn ‘can’t walk’ but sets bold target for return
Carlton champ Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing Brownlow Medal eligibility rules, while injured Melbourne star Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice.
- by Jonathan Drennan, Peter Ryan and Danny Russell
Analysis
AFL 2024
Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout
On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL 2024
A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander
Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.
- by Greg Baum