The Swans are enjoying an extended break and their first bye of the 2026 AFL season this week. There's still plenty happening around the club - see all the top headlines in this week's edition of Red and White News, presented by 7+Sport.
Sydney Swans Fan Day, presented by Volkswagen, is almost here
The Swans won't be playing this weekend but you can get your footy fix at Sydney Swans Fan Day, presented by Volkswagen this Saturday, March 28. We're welcoming our members and fans to Sydney Swans HQ for a day packed with footy, food and fun. Did we mention it’s FREE?!
Have the chance to meet some of your favourite players in our signing sessions, take part in games and competitions thanks to our partners and enjoy delicious treats all afternoon.
Head to Moore Park early for open training from 9:45am.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: AFL Open Training; from approximately 9:45am, Fan Day; 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Sydney Swans HQ and the Plaza - rain, hail or shine
Cost: FREE!
Learn more, HERE.
Four years since Buddy 1000
Today marks four years since Lance 'Buddy' Franklin kicked his 1000th career goal on the SCG against the Geelong Cats.
He recalled the moment in an interview with Sydney Swans Media following his retirement, crediting his teammates across the Swans and Hawthorn.
“The build-up to the game and to finally get there was a special moment. I’ve always said this, but to kick the 100 goals, to kick the 1000 goals. I couldn’t have done that without the [people] I played with and the two special clubs that have been awesome on my journey," Franklin shared.
Mitchell signs one-year contract extension
Sydney Swans AFLW defender Alice Mitchell has extended her commitment to the red and white, signing a one-year contract extension until at least the end of 2027 this week.
Mitchell was drafted to Sydney with pick 13 in the 2022 AFLW draft, and after missing the club’s inaugural season through injury, has established herself as a reliable defender.
Injury Update
In injury news this week it was revealed that Isaac Heeney would be a test to play in Round 4 against the West Coast Eagles after experiencing hamstring tightness in a clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Meanwhile, Errol had successful surgery on his shoulder last week. He will be in a sling for the first 2 weeks of his rehabilitation and expected to remain sidelines for three to four months.
Read the full report, presented by Castlereagh Imaging, HERE.
Michael Dickson visits Sydney Swans HQ
Seattle Seahawks punter and QBE Sydney Swans Academy alum Michael Dickson returned to club this week as part of a the Lombardi Trophy tour Down Under. Dickson was part of the team to defeat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Superbowl LX in early February.
He was met by old NEAFL teammate Isaac Heeney for a guernsey swap.
