‘Are you better off without these players?’ Legend’s question of besieged Swans after season ends in heartbreak

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 19, 2026

Football great Leigh Matthews doubts Sydney will face a list upheaval following the Pullman hotel saga.

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Roaring Demon fires Australia to 1-0 Davis Cup lead

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A roaring Alex de Minaur has relished a Davis Cup return to Brisbane, trouncing Poland's Maks Kasnikowski to put Australia up 1-0 in their must-win tie.

Fremantle Dockers have spent weeks planning for AFL grand final and coach Justin Longmuir feels totally ready

Sep 19, 2026

Fremantle Dockers have spent weeks planning for AFL grand final and coach Justin Longmuir feels totally ready

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed just how much planning has already been done for the AFL grand final, explaining the work they needed to do to avoid being rushed if they won the preliminary final.

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Fremantle complete an insane comeback to break the hearts of the Swans.

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Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns.

Star forced to find help after caddie quits

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Star forced to find help after caddie quits

Alejandro Tosti’s caddie Cliff Ellis walks off and quits midway through the first round at the Biltmore Championship.

Didn't faze us: Swans see bright future for young guns

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Didn't faze us: Swans see bright future for young guns

Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is predicting a bright future for the AFL club's young stars after a gutsy display on the finals stage amid off-field turmoil.

‘It’s all still pretty raw’: Inside the Swans’ shattered change room

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James Rowbottom played through a broken hand before finding the words for a devastated Swans side after their heartbreaking preliminary-final loss to Fremantle.

V’landys receives unanimous support from clubs and states to become NRL executive chair

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It took just half an hour on Saturday morning for club and state bosses to green-light Peter V’landys’ ascension to the powerful new role in charge of the league.

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

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Shipley leads Biltmore Championship as Aussies make cut

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