Preparations are well underway for a massive finals clash. Paired with the start of the AFLW season there's plenty to catch up on with this week's Red and White News, presented by Channel 7. 

Swans locked in for MCG finals clash

After enjoying a bye this week, the Sydney Swans will travel to Melbourne for an elimination final against Carlton next Friday at the MCG. First bounce is from 7:50pm.

Visit the Finals Hub for everything you need to know including game day details and ticketing. 

Four more for McLean

Key forward Hayden McLean has locked in his future with the red and white, signing on with the Sydney Swans until at least the end of 2027.

“It’s very exciting. I know the last few years have been very good and I’m looking forward to the next few, I’m very excited to put pen to paper,” McLean told Sydney Swans Media this week.

McLean has played 52 games for the club after making his AFL debut in 2019.

Read the full announcement, here.

AFLW season kicks off this weekend

The 2023 AFLW season is finally here, and our women’s side will kick off their campaign at North Sydney Oval this Sunday.

"We created some really special memories last year at North Sydney Oval, so to play our opening two games of the season there is a highlight, and hopefully we will see plenty of red and white at our three home games at Henson Park too,” Sydney Swans Executive General Manager - AFLW, Kate Mahony said.

The team had a successful pre-season campaign, taking out wins against the Gold Coast Suns and Carlton.

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Sydney v Carlton - Practice Match Goals

All the goals from our practice match against Carlton on Saturday afternoon at the SCG.

Celebrate Father’s Day at the footy

There’s plenty to love about North Sydney so why not plan Father’s Day on the northside of the bridge.

Visit The Greens or Blues Point Road for lunch before heading to North Sydney Oval to see our AFLW side in action.

First bounce is from 3:05pm and tickets are just $10 for adults. Or gift your dad a membership to access the games all season long!

Visit our Match Day Hub for all the game day details.

AFLW Marn Grook Guernsey unveiled

The official Marn Grook guernsey for the AFLW side was revealed overnight, designed by current Sydney Swans player and proud Ningy Ningy woman Aliesha Newman.

Newman was presented the jumper by Bloods champion Michael O’Loughlin and discussed the significance of the design.

“[The design] is based around community and connection and there are a lot of elements,” she said.

“I spoke to a few Elders here in Sydney to try and get an understanding of what they are about within their own community and putting that into the jumper.”

Watch the full video here.