The Sydney Swans inaugural AFLW team have trained on the SCG for the first time last night, Monday, July 11, 2022.

The team have been training for a month now as they look ahead to their first season in the AFLW competition and their opening round match on Saturday August 27 against St Kilda. However, last night was the first time the team trained on the SCG. 

The SCG has seen many historic moments for the club over the past 40 years and the inaugural women's team will be welcomed onto the club's home ground by the men's team and Sydney Swans staff.

The team will play their Round 3 match against the GIANTS in the first AFLW Sydney Derby on the SCG.

View the moment below and see photos from the first session below.

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RECAP | Sydney Swans AFLW train on SCG

See all the highlights as the Sydney Swans inaugural AFLW team trained on the SCG for the first time last night.

Sydney Swans AFLW Head Coach Scott Gowans said the night was a special one for the side, highlighting the bond between the womens and mens programs.

"I think the atmosphere here sets it up nicely to give the girls a feel of what it might be like," Gowans said.

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Harley and Rampe's powerful AFLW speech

In the moments before the Sydney Swans AFLW team took to the SCG for the very first time, Tom Harley and Dane Rampe delivered a powerful speech to officially welcome them to the Bloods.

"The process is trying to make them imagine and feel what it's like to play in front of crowds and at big stadiums, which a lot haven't experienced, so this will help achieve that. Tonight is a really special event."

"The branding around the SCG, the night is a beautiful night and nice and still so to be able to showcase their skills. A part of the Sydney Swans culture is a real family-type atmosphere so we are really lucky tonight embraces that." Gowans added.

Sydney Swans AFLW train on SCG (11.07.2022)

The Sydney Swans inaugural AFLW team have trained on the SCG for the first time on Monday July 11. The team have been training for a month now as they look ahead to their first season in the AFLW competition and their opening round match on Saturday August 27 against St Kilda. However, Monday night was the first time the team trained on the SCG. Photos by Phil Hillyard.
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