It has been another busy week at the club as the Sydney Swans prepare for two massive must-win games. Meanwhile, the club is returning to the Top End. Catch up on the top headlines with Red and White News, presented by 7+ Sport.

Last Henson Park game 

The Sydney Swans AFLW squad will return to Henson Park one last time this season for Member Thank You Round.

There's plenty happening around the grounds as the team take on the West Coast Eagles, with activities, giveaways and post-game entertainment, thanks to Bunnings. 

First bounce is 1:05pm. Secure your tickets now and enjoy an afternoon the hill. 

Laura Gardiner's 50th game

Laura Gardiner is set to become just the eighth Swans to play 50 games as she runs out against the Eagles this weekend. She was drafted to the Geelong Cats in 2020 with pick 20 and made her AFLW debut in Round 4 of 2021. 

The midfielder played 18 games over three seasons before joining the Swans in 2023, and after a standout season earned All-Australian selection and Club Champion. 

Gowans: "It's critical..."

Senior coach Scott Gowans spoke to the media ahead of Sydney’s Round 11 match against West Coast and spoke on the importance of getting a win to keep the team’s finals hopes alive. 

"It's critical and it's what you train for, isn't it? It's moments like this and we've prepared and the team's switched on and eager to get into it. As long as you can control your own destiny, that's what you want and win two games, we're in. That's what we look at."

Swans to return to Coffs for Round 12

We're taking our final game of the 2025 season to our second of Coffs Harbour next weekend as we clash with Essendon. Join us at C.Ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, November 1 and cheer on the red and white from our second home.

To celebrate AFL NSW is hosting a FREE clinic for all boys and girls aged 4 - 18 ahead of the match

Visit the Coffs Hub here for all the game day details.

Swans heading back to Maningrida

We’re thrilled to announce that following the success of last year, the Maningrida Footy Festival is returning this November. 

Last year, Swans AFL and AFLW players and staff came together with the local health service – Mala’la Aboriginal Medical Service and the ADF to host the first Maningrida Footy Festival, encouraging the community to Kick the Habit to maintain a strong body. The festival was part of the Australian Government’s Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program.