Demons and Cats in fine fettle for finals fling
Analysis
AFL 2022

Demons and Cats in fine fettle for finals fling

It’s the business end of the season with eight clubs fighting for glory. Our reporters analyse each club’s chances and delve into the stats where they rule and where they can improve. Which players will light up September?

  • byPeter Ryan,Jon Pierik,Scott Spits andVince Rugari

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‘I am still undecided and need time’:Franklin puts next move on the backburner
AFL 2022

‘I am still undecided and need time’:Franklin puts next move on the backburner

Sydney champion Lance Franklin has paused contract talks until the end of the season,a move the Swans say they are more than comfortable with.

  • byJon Pierik
The two Isaacs,and the Swans’ Big Buddy
AFL 2022

The two Isaacs,and the Swans’ Big Buddy

Swans star Isaac Heeney has had buddies large and small this week heading into Saturday’s finals-shaping match against Adelaide.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘Iconically Sydney’:Franklin bemused by contract speculation
AFL 2022

‘Iconically Sydney’:Franklin bemused by contract speculation

Superstar forward Lance Franklin has been left bemused by reports suggesting he is contemplating retirement or leaving Sydney for a third club.

  • byAndrew Wu
Swans adamant they’ll strike a new deal with Buddy for ’23
AFL 2022

Swans adamant they’ll strike a new deal with Buddy for ’23

The Swans have consistently said they are confident a deal will get done,and remain so with six games left to play in the home and away season.

  • byAndrew Wu
Ripe old age? You’d better believe it
Opinion
Ageing

Ripe old age? You’d better believe it

Sporting teams are looking to veterans to gain a competitive edge,but across Australia ageism remains the most accepted form of prejudice.

  • byJenna Price
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Swans open to re-signing Franklin early
AFL 2022

Swans open to re-signing Franklin early

Sydney are prepared to re-sign Lance Franklin to a new deal before the end of the season – even if it leaves open the possibility of the veteran being injured after he puts pen to paper.

  • byAndrew Wu
Suspension a Buddy bonus as Swans eye finals
AFL 2022

Suspension a Buddy bonus as Swans eye finals

A week’s suspension leading into the bye is a bonus for brilliant veteran Lance Franklin and the flag-chasing Swans.

  • byMalcolm Conn
AFL apologises after Swans lash league for tribunal treatment of Franklin
AFL 2022

AFL apologises after Swans lash league for tribunal treatment of Franklin

Swans chairman Andrew Pridham came out swinging on Thursday,furious with the superstar forward’s treatment at the tribunal. It drew an apology from the AFL to the player and club hours later.

  • byAndrew Wu
‘It’s AFL,not fight club’:Franklin loses appeal,will miss game against Demons
AFL 2022

‘It’s AFL,not fight club’:Franklin loses appeal,will miss game against Demons

Lance Franklin has unsuccessfully appealed his one-match ban for striking Trent Cotchin and will miss Saturday night’s clash with Melbourne.

  • byDamien Ractliffe
Swans bid to overturn Buddy ban in time for Melbourne showdown
AFL 2022

Swans bid to overturn Buddy ban in time for Melbourne showdown

The Swans will challenge star forward Lance Franklin’s one-week suspension for striking Richmond’s Trent Cochin during last Friday night’s narrow win at the SCG.

  • byMalcolm Conn