The Sydney Swans VFL side have recorded a 22-point win over cross-town rivals GWS.
The Sydney Swans have recorded a classy 22-point win over GWS in Round 4 to record back-to-back wins.
Caiden Cleary impressed with 29 disposals and one goal, while Hayden McLean was a force in the forward line, leaving no stone unturned with four goals.
Billy Cootee, playing his second game after battling injury over the pre-season, also starred with three goals, 12 disposals in three quarters of footy (named an emergency for the AFL side).
It’s the Swans second victory under the reign of new coach Nick Malceski, who would be impressed by the effort of his youthful Swans outfit who lead at the end of every term.
They were challenged in the third term when the Giants brought the Swans lead back to under a goal but responded to take a 11-point lead into the final break and continued their pressure and solid night on the scoreboard in the final term.
AFL listed players Peter Ladhams (22 disposals) and Will Edwards (21 disposals) also had solid outings whilst development players Nick Shipley and Mitch Mellis also impressed in the win, recording 20 and 18 disposals apiece, while each playing their role in a handful of goals.
The Swans now set their sights on a huge clash against Footscray next Friday morning at Whitten Oval.
Selected with pick 47 in the 2025 AFLW Draft, Molly Thomas joined the senior list after spending 4 years in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy. Hailing from Singleton NSW, Molly is a smart midfielder who brings a strong balance of offensive and defensive impact. Molly and her family are the epitome of resilience, and they sat down with the Sydney Swans media team for an intimate interview to share just what it means to wear a Sydney Swans Guernsey.
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Introducing our new Swan Tay Smith
This year we welcomed two-time premiership forward Taylor Smith to the football club. Tay is a proven performer at the top level having won 2 premierships with the Lions. Tay also claimed the AFLW goal-kicking award in 2024 and earned all Australian honours in the same season. Since making her debut in 2020 Taylor has played 77 AFLW games and kicked 67 goals. Tay joined the Sydney Swans media team for an intimate sit down interview with her mum Tanya to share just what it means to wear a Sydney Swans Guernsey.
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2026 AFLW Season Hype
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Rd 22 Team Selection
Senior coach Dean Cox confirms four changes for our match against Port Adelaide on Saturday afternoon.