We’re returning to the SCG this Friday for a massive double-header against Geelong. The VFL will kick off the evening in a curtain raiser from 4:05pm before John Longmire’s side take on the Cats from 7:50pm.
Catch up on all the top headlines ahead of the game in this week’s Red and White News, presented by Channel 7.
Kids Go Free
It’s the school holidays and you know what that means? Kids Go Free to the footy in Rounds 16 and 18!
To celebrate, we’re giving away $10,000 in prizes to junior match attendees (think Swans merchandise, footies and a PlayStation 5) for our next two home games. Details on how to enter and a full list of terms and conditions can be found here.
John Longmire: "We need to put our best foot forward."
Senior coach John Longmire has put Round 15 to the side and is looking ahead to Friday night's clash with Geelong.
Speaking to the media this week, Longmire said, "We know what Geelong can do, we know they’re a really good team but we’re also confident in what we can do. A new opportunity and game this week. We need to put our best foot forward.”
Watch the full press conference below.
Down Syndrome NSW to be Match Day Partner in Round 16
Down Syndrome NSW has been named as this week’s Match Day Inclusion Partner as part of the club’s Diversity Action Plan. DSNSW will take part in the Swans Guard of Honour on game day and run onto the ground with the team as Junior Mascots.
Three more for Joel Amartey
Overnight it was announced that Joel Amartey extended his commitment to the Sydney Swans until at least the end of the 2026 season, signing a three-year contract extension.
The 23-year-old forward was picked up by the red and white with pick 28 in the 2018 AFL Rookie draft and has played 20 senior games to date.
“It’s unbelievable, these boys have become like my brothers and the coaches and staff have been wonderful for my first six years here, I just love this place,” Amartey told Sydney Swans Media.
Read the full report, here.
Heritage Round and Open Training in Round 17
We’re celebrating Heritage Week in Round 17 as we look back on the proud history of the Sydney Swans and South Melbourne Football Club.
To celebrate, we will be hosting an open Captain’s Run session at the MCG ahead of our clash with Richmond. Coinciding with the school holidays, kids, families, Swans members and fans are invited to watch the team train up close, get photos and autographs with your favourite players.
Visit here for all the key timings.
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