You may be across Lance Franklin's retirement, but did you know we named two AFLW co-captains this week? The Sydney Derby is mere days away and two start players have been sidelined due to injury.
There's plenty to unpack this week so catch up on all the details in this week's Red and White News, presented by Channel 7.
Lance Franklin retires
Sydney Swans star and champion of the game Lance Franklin called time on this career this week, announcing his retirement, effective immediately.
His decision to hang up the boots comes after 354 games over 19 season at the highest level.
He will leave the game as a dual premiership player, eight-time All Australian, four-time Coleman Medallist, and will finish 4th overall on the all-time goal kicking list with 1066 career goals.
Senior coach John Longmire paid tribute to Franklin in a press conference on Monday, saying he was a privilege to coach.
“He is an absolute freak of nature and we have been lucky enough to have front row seats to one of the best ever to play,” Longmire said.
See all of his stats and relive some of his best moments, here.
Molloy and McEvoy announced as 2023 AFLW Captains
Star players Chloe Molloy and Lucy McEvoy have been appointed co-captains for the 2023 AFLW season.
Sydney Swans AFLW coach Scott Gowans said both athletes bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to a young and exciting playing group.
“They are the ultimate professionals on and off the field and we’re excited to see what impact they will have in 2023.”
The Swans will start the season with back-to-back home games at North Sydney Oval, starting with a blockbuster Sydney Derby on Sunday, September 3.
Read more, here.
Injury Update
Dane Rampe will be sidelined in Round 21 after sustaining a low-grade calf injury against Essendon last weekend.
He is joined by Justin McInerney who is expected to miss at least the next three weeks after sustaining a calf injury in Round 20.
See the full injury update, here.
Sydney Derby this weekend
We’re heading to Homebush this weekend to clash with the GWS Giants in the west. It’s the second time the two sides have met this season, with Sydney looking to reclaim the Lifeline Cup.
Head to GIANTS Stadium on Saturday August 5 and fill the stands with red and white. First bounce is from 7:30pm.
Sydney Swans members wishing to attend our Round 21 game against the GWS Giants will need to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster. Access to this game is not included in Sydney Swans memberships.
Members can purchase tickets into the Swans Bays via Ticketmaster using Offer Code: AWAYMEMBER23.
Next home game: Round 22
After three weeks on the road we’re returning to the SCG in Round 22. Sydney will face the Gold Coast Suns on August 12 at 1:45pm for a Saturday afternoon at the footy.
Be sure to get your tickets now! There are just two home games left of the regular season.
