Sydney Swans star Chloe Molloy has decided to step down as co-captain of the AFLW team for the 2026 season.
Molloy was named co-captain alongside Lucy McEvoy in 2023, proudly leading the side to their first ever win and finals series that same year.
A three-time All-Australian, Molloy has been an important role model both on and off the field in her time as co-captain, with her character and work ethic an inspiration for her teammates.
Molloy, who has played 69 games including 22 for the Swans, said it had been a privilege to lead the squad for three seasons, but the time was right to step away.
“It’s not lost on me how much of an honour and privilege it’s been to co-captain this club alongside Lucy for the past three seasons,” Molloy said.
“I have loved what the role has taught me, how it’s challenged me and made me better. To help shape this group and lead it to our first ever win and finals campaign is something I’ll always be proud of.
“Over the past few years, I’ve had to put a lot of time and energy into getting myself right physically, and the timing now feels right, for our program and for me, to focus fully on that.
“I’m excited to pass the baton onto the established and emerging leaders who will help drive this team into its next era and to support the group in new ways.”
Sydney Swans Executive General Manager - AFLW Football, Kate Mahony, thanked Molloy for her leadership and commended her decision.
“I’d like to thank Chloe for her unwavering dedication and commitment as co-captain, and as a club we are incredibly grateful for what she has done for our group,” Mahony said.
“Chloe has paved the way for younger athletes to follow in her footsteps, and to make the decision to pass the baton to our next crop of leaders is a true testament to her admirable character.
“Her dedication as a leader, as a standard-setter and caring teammate has been commendable, which she will no doubt continue to do so as part of the team.
“We look forward to her continued involvement and impact on our playing group this year.”
