Hundreds of guest joined players and staff from the Sydney Swans and QBE to launch the 2018 season set to kick off in just over one month.

View some of the best photos from a magnificent evening.


Guests mingle ahead of the event getting underway.


Sydney Swans CEO and Managing Director Andrew Ireland.


Andrew Ireland delivers his address to the audience.


The captain and coach share a laugh.


Always great to see Buddy all smiles.


Coach John Longmire steals the show on stage.


Josh Kennedy and Dane Rampe provide an insight into the pre-season so far.


No. 1 ticketholder Deborah Hutton was among the atendees.