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Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans

Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval.

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From the Pocket: Joe Daniher repays Brisbane’s faith on the biggest stages as ‘the sickness and the cure’

The enigmatic Lions forward can dazzle and disappoint in the same passage of play but saves his best for crunch moments and matches

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Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper

Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time.

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Marshall shock omission from AFL's All-Australian squad

Max Gawn is a chance to land his seventh All-Australian blazer after being named in the extended squad, but Saints ruckman Rowan Marshall was a shock omission.

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First-quarter flops 'really costing' the Swans: Blakey

Determined to bounce back from an AFL form slump, winning the first-quarter battle is number one on the to-do list for Sydney, defender Nick Blakey says.

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Teammate backs Parker as Swans overlook veteran again

Luke Parker has again been unable to force his way into Sydney's red-hot midfield and is set to play reserves for the third straight week on return from injury.

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Voss tips star to stay, Blues eye Swans midfield battle

Star defender Jacob Weitering is central to Carlton's plans to blunt Sydney's high-powered attack amid reports of huge contract offers from AFL rival clubs.

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Blakey returns to Swans for Blues clash but no McCartin

Sydney defender Nick Blakey has passed a concussion test and will play against Carlton, while the club has opted to rest Tom McCartin for an extra week.

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Swans praise patient Parker as AFL recall wait drags on

Former Sydney skipper Luke Parker is no guarantee to be picked for next week's clash with Carlton due to the squeeze on midfield spots at the Swans.

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Parker nears return as Heeney stars in Swans' win

Brownlow favourite Isaac Heeney shone in Sydney's 76-point AFL belting of Hawthorn, while Swans veteran Luke Parker made his return from injury in the reserves.

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Swans bounce back, overcome injury-hit Eagles

AFL flag fancies Sydney have kicked nine goals to four in the second half to overrun West Coast in their Gather Round clash in Mount Barker.

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Tigers upset Swans to give Yze first win as coach

Richmond have prevailed for an upset five-point win over Sydney at the MCG to give Adem Yze his first win as Tigers coach.

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Forget the French system – the NHS is fairer

Letters: Philip Collier, Dr Audrey Boucher and John O’Sullivan compare healthcare funding in France and the UK

The Guardian - UK

Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle

St Kilda's Dan Butler has had his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle dismissed at the AFL tribunal, but Hawthorn's James Sicily has copped a lengthy ban.

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AFL finals: From Jeremy Cameron to Tom Liberatore, the keys to all sides in September

With finals here at last, all eight teams are dreaming of a big September, but who can help them get there? Andrew McGarry runs the rule over the final eight, and lists the obvious and not-so-obvious key players for each team.

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Confidence grows as Swans eye finals run

Sydney have won six straight games to become a legitimate AFL premiership threat but their top-four hopes aren't set in stone.

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Sydney hold off brave Adelaide in AFL

Sydney continued their push for a top-four finish with a win over Adelaide as Lance Franklin climbed higher on the list of all-time leading goalkickers.

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Inside the game: Why these three young guns have a claim to most improved player of 2022

Every season the AFL sees a handful of players improve out of sight on the output from the year before, and while 2022 has seen plenty of movers, these three players stand out as possibly the best.

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Swans have point to prove in AFL flag race

Sydney defender Nick Blakey believes the Swans are still a long away off reigning premiers Melbourne and red-hot Brisbane in the AFL premiership race.

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Blakeys to help shape Swans-Roos AFL clash

John Blakey and son Nick will have important roles on opposing teams when Sydney host North Melbourne on Saturday at the SCG.

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Beveridge lauds dominant AFL ruck English

AFL ruckman Tim English took his game to new heights with a dominant performance in the Western Bulldogs' 11-point win over Sydney at Marvel Stadium.

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Swans duo charged by AFL match review

Sydney pair Nick Blakey and Callum Mills have been charged by the AFL's match review officer and offered fines.

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