Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating bushfires across Australia.

We share in the nation’s heartbreak and extend our gratitude to the brave volunteers and emergency services who are working tirelessly to protect and support communities.

To help communities get through the disaster and rebuild we are proud to be donating $50,000 as part of the AFL industry’s donation of $2.5 million. It follows last month’s $5000 donation to Blaze Aid from the Sydney Swans Foundation.

State of Origin

Sydney Swans players will come together with players from across the competition for a State of Origin match next month, with all money raised to support communities in fire affected areas.

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire will coach the All Stars while Richmond coach Damien Hardwick will coach Victoria in the match at Marvel Stadium on February 28.

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Longmire press conference - January 10, 2020

Senior Coach John Longmire addressed the media today after the AFL announced that he will be coaching the All Stars team in the upcoming Bushfire Relief Double Header.

You can help: Foodbank NSW & ACT

We are also collecting donations of non-perishable food and other essential grocery items for Foodbank, who are delivering essential supplies to those impacted by the fires. We have been in direct contact with Foodbank and they are accepting donations of the items listed below.

Items in high demand:

  • Bottled water
  • Good quality tinned food and meals (with ring pulls)
  • Noodles, pasta, and rice
  • Long life milk and cereal
  • Muesli bars and snacks
  • Deodorant, soap and body wash
  • Shampoo, conditioner and sanitary items
  • Baby food and formula
  • Pet food

Staff will be on hand to collect your donations from Monday Jan 13 – Thursday Jan 16 between 3pm and 6pm at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. Enter via Errol Flynn Blvd.

We will then coordinate the delivery of these donations to the Foodbank depot in Glendenning.

Other support

Last month Swans staff assisted in rebuilding fences on fire affected farms near Coffs Harbour, while our players are driving their own fundraising initiatives.

We want to help and are continuing to look at other ways to support those impacted as well as acknowledge the sacrifice of firefighters, emergency services and thousands of volunteers doing their best to protect so many communities around the country. We will provide further updates soon.