Get all the top headlines from a big week at the Sydney Swans, presented by 7+ Sport.
Record crowd turns up for AFLW Sydney Derby
Last week, the Sydney Swans issued a call out to all footy fans to help drive AFLW attendance to an average of 6,000, which is the benchmark the AFL has set to expand the season.
Fans and supporters turned up in their thousands to watch a hot contest between the Giants and the Swans, with 7,171 through the gates, a new record for AFLW at Henson Park.
Laidler and Campbell join Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans have welcomed Jeremy Laidler back to the club as an assistant coach and appointed Wayne Campbell as Head of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy.
Laidler first joined the red and white in 2014 as a player, following previous stints at Geelong and Carlton. He has spent the past three seasons at the GWS Giants as an assistant coach, looking after the side’s forward line.
Campbell joins the Sydney Swans following four years as the Gold Coast Suns General Manager of Football.
Joel Hamling extends with Sydney Swans
The versatile Joel Hamling has re-signed with the Sydney Swans for another season, tying him to the red and white until at least the end of 2026.
The 32-year-old is known for his ability to play at both ends of the ground. In particular, his work in defence has been a highlight with Sydney, alongside the likes of Tom McCartin.
Scott Gowans Key Quotes
Sydney Swans senior coach Scott Gowans spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of his side's clash against Adelaide on Sunday.
"It's always a hard-fought game (against Adelaide) but it's done in the right way," he said.
"We're just looking forward to the challenge, and no better. You have a couple of losses in a row, and it just puts a bit of fire in your belly to come out and have a really good crack at it.”
The heartbeat of the Sydney Swans kitchen: Plate It Forward
In the bustling heart of the Sellers & Colless Centre, Sydney Swans HQ, a remarkable partnership has been quietly transforming lives and nourishing the community. Plate It Forward, our dedicated caterers founded by Shaun Christie-David, have been cooking up delicious meals that are making an incredible impact in the community.
The success of HQ catering has enabled Plate It Forward to donate 10,000 meals to our local community, providing nutritious meals to those facing food insecurity and disadvantage, including those:
- Experiencing homelessness or addiction
- From refugee or migrant backgrounds
- From low-income families
- Living with disability or mental illness
If you would like to find out more about Plate It Forward or visit their restaurants, head to: plateitforward.org.au
