Read all the top headlines in this week's bye week edition of Red and White News, presented by 7+ Sport.
BYE WEEK
After a nail-biting 3-point win against Port Adelaide last Saturday at the Adelaide Oval, the Sydney Swans are taking some much-needed rest before their remaining nine fixtures of the regular season. Relive all the action of our Round 14 come-from-behind victory over Port Adelaide HERE.
The players enjoyed a nice 4-day break but returned to the club on Thursday with FIFA World Cup fever taking over and former Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redymayne stopping by the club.
THURSDAY NIGHT IN BRISBANE
The Swans’ next fixture will see the red and white travel up to the Gabba next Thursday night to face the Brisbane Lions for the second time this season.
Also on a bye this weekend, the reigning premiers have won their last two fixtures, both on the road against Richmond and the Gold Coast.
The Swans have already defeated the Lions once already this season, back in Round 1 by 44 points with Joel Amartey bagging five majors in the contest.
NEXT HOME GAME: PRIDE GAME AT THE SCG!
The Swans return to the SCG on Friday, July 3, taking on the Western Bulldogs in a Friday night home blockbuster, where we will celebrate Pride Game. Get your tickets HERE
Since 2016, the Sydney Swans have hosted the annual Pride Game, which has grown into a powerful symbol of diversity in sport, carrying the message that everyone is welcome at the football.
Learn more about our club’s Official Pride Partner, Adora Fertility HERE as well community organisation Twenty10 who are a leading NSW-based organiation supporting young LGBTIQA+ people.
You can also learn more about the club's official LGBTIQA+ supporter group, the Rainbow Swans HERE.
INJURY UPDATE
Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden is among four Swans who are in contention to face Brisbane after the bye week.
Gulden has been absent after needing a shoulder reconstruction after the Swans' Round 1 contest against the Lions could be eyeing a return should he complete all training requirements.
Dane Rampe, Lewis Melican and Will Green will also be tested in the full team training ahead of the Round 16 clash.
SWANS REPRESENT ALLIES
A record number of QBE Sydney Swans Academy players were selected in the 2026 Allies squads. Facing the best U18 players from VIC, SA and WA, 19 players and five staff are involved in the month-long competition.
In their first-round fixtures, the U18 Allies girls defeated Victoria Country team 56 - 38, whilst the U18 Allies boys suffered a 13-point loss to the Victoria Country team, with a handful of Swans taking part in both matches.
Both the boys' and girls' teams take on South Australia this Sunday in Adelaide.
‘YOUNG BLOODS' RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON
After a successful season one, the TikTok documentary ‘Young Bloods’ is returning for a second season in early 2027.
Following nine young athletes at the QBE Sydney Swans Academy, the 20-part series provides unparalleled insight into the minds and lives of the emerging sports stars.
Watch the first season of Young Bloods on TikTok by following @youngbloodsafl, with the second season to launch in early 2027. For more, visit www.youngbloods.au.
