The Sydney Swans will enjoy a mid-season break in Round 12 with a bye. There is plenty still happening around the club as we gear up for Pride Round next week and Buddy's 350th while the ALFW kick off their first week of pre-season. Catch up on all the top headlines in this week's Red and White News, presented by Channel 7. 

Get your tickets to Pride Game

Following a bye in Round 12 the Sydney Swans will return to the SCG next week on Thursday 8 June, for an exciting clash with St Kilda. The match will also mark our annual Pride Round to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and inclusivity within the club.

Get your weekend started early and purchase tickets for the exciting Thursday night blockbuster. 

Buddy’s 350th

Lance Franklin is set to play his 350th career game at the SCG in Round 13 against St Kilda. Buddy played 182 games for Hawthorn before moving to Sydney in 2014 where he has kicked 477 goals for the red and white. 

He currently sits in equal fourth place, tied with Doug Wade, for most career goals across the code with 1057.

Paddy McCartin to sit out remainder of season

Sydney Swans defender Paddy McCartin will sit out the remainder of the 2023 AFL season as he continues to recover from ongoing concussion symptoms. 

McCartin has been working with club medical staff and external specialists since suffering concussion in the club’s Round 4 match against Port Adelaide and while he has returned to light exercise, still suffers mild symptoms. 

The club has transferred the key defender to the club’s inactive list as he continues to focus on his overall recovery.

See the full update, here. 

AFLW squad commence pre-season

The Sydney Swans AFLW squad officially kicked off their 2023 pre-season campaign on Monday evening in Moore Park.

The team were joined by new recruits Chloe Molloy, Lucy McEvoy, Laura Gardiner, Hayley Bullas and Irish talent Paris McCarthy, Jennifer Higgins and Julie O’Sullivan. Former GWS player Tanya Hetherington also joins the coaching staff in her first year with the Swans.

"We want to focus not just on our first game, but on the journey," head coach Scott Gowans said in his opening address this week.

"Part of the journey is building a legacy for the club and set standards that others will follow."

The 2023 season is due to commence on the first weekend of September. Stay tuned for a fixture and in the meantime, read the full recap of Monday's session here.

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Behind the Scenes: Gowans first address

Hear Scott Gowans opening address to AFLW playing group ahead of day one of pre-season training.

Swans travel to Coffs Harbour

As part of pre-season preparations, the AFLW team will travel north to Coffs Harbour this weekend for a training camp. 

The local Coffs Harbour community can get involved with a coaching clinic and signing session on Saturday afternoon at C.ex. International Stadium from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Boys and girls of all ages are welcome to attend.

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