We're back on the road this week for Thursday night footy at the MCG. The Sydney Swans will take on Richmond in a Gather Round re-match with both sides hungry for a win. Catch up on all the top headlines in this week's Red and White News, presented by Channel 7. 

Heritage Week at the MCG

Round 17 marks the club’s annual Heritage Week as we celebrate our South Melbourne roots and 149 years in the red and white.

The team will wear the famous red-V guernsey in Thursday night's match against Richmond with the prolific style dating back to 1932.

Learn more about the proud history of the Sydney Swans and South Melbourne Football Club via our history page. You can also shop our Heritage Week merchandise at the Swanshop here.

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Birth of a club - Swans 149th birthday

On June 19, 2023, we celebrate the 149th anniversary of the club's birthplace at South Melbourne Temperance Hall " originally known as the Emerald Hill Total Abstinence Society Hall.

Tom McCartin a test for Thursday

Star defender Tom McCartin could see a long-awaited return to the AFL this Thursday. Coach John Longmire appeared in a press conference this week and revealed that McCartin is a test for Round 17 after two weeks in the VFL.

“The good thing is if they both (Tom McCartin and Lance Franklin) get through training, for the first time in a long time we’ll have some selection pressures which is terrific,” Longmire told journalists.

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"We did a lot right, we just didn't finish" - Longmire

Hear from Swans senior coach John Longmire ahead of our Round 17 clash with Richmond.

Injury Update

Lance Franklin has recovered from ongoing knee soreness and is set to play in Round 17 against Richmond. He will replace tall forward Joel Amartey who is being managed this week after recovering from a hamstring injury earlier in the season.

Chad Warner will also be missed after a calf strain in Round 15.

See the full injury list here.

Last time we met: Richmond

The Swans will face Richmond at the MCG this Thursday night after meeting at Gather Round early in the season.

The red and white was victorious over the Tigers with a 44-point margin in Round 5 at Adelaide Oval. Tom Papley also made history with a career-high tally of six goals – all of which came in the second half.

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    Deadly Campbell roost seals it for Swans

    Braeden Campbell lets rip with this long-range bomb to give his side a match-winning lead

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    Papley's stellar second-half six in career-best blitz

    Tom Papley notches a career-high tally of six goals, all which came in the second half, as the Swans run over the Tigers

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    Highlights: Richmond v Sydney

    The Tigers and Swans clash in round five

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    Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their round five win

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    Heeney pounces on nervous Tigers

    Isaac Heeney intercepts this errant Noah Balta handball and runs into the open goal to extend his side's lead

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    Swans' debutant nails first AFL goal

    Corey Warner puts through his first goal in his debut game with this set shot late midway through the second term

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    Round 5 Team Selection, presented by QBE

    Hear from senior coach John Longmire as he names the three changes this week for our Round 5 clash with Richmond.

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  • Hayward press conference - April 13th, 2023

    Hear from Will Hayward as he chats to media ahead of our Gather Round clash with Richmond.

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    Longmire press conference - April 12, 2023

    John Longmire fronts the media ahead of Gather Round and our match against Richmond on Friday night at Adelaide Oval.

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Reminder: Kids Go Free in Round 18!

Just in case you missed it, Kids Go Free to the Swans in Round 18. End the school holidays the right way with a Thursday night game at the SCG. Every junior attendee will also go into the running for $10,000 in prizes. More details here.