Round 24 is set to be our biggest match yet, as we close out the home-and-away season. We'll farewell three retirees - including champion Buddy Franklin - and pay tribute to our members.
Catch up on all the trending headlines in this week's Red and White News, presented by Channel 7.
Member Thank You Round
Round 24 marks Member Thank You Round as we honour our loyal red and white supporters. There will be plenty happening around the grounds including a Volkswagen Car Giveaway, Guard of Honour experience and 20+ year Member Function.
Visit our Match Day Hub for a full list of what's on this Sunday.
Lance Franklin to complete lap of honour
Lance Franklin will return to the SCG for our final game of the home-and-away season against Melbourne.
Buddy will complete a lap of honour at half-time providing members and fans the opportunity to farewell a champion of the game.
The match will also be an opportunity for fans to pay tribute to fellow retiree Paddy McCartin, who announced last Monday he will step away from the game.
Find out everything that’s happening, here.
Tom Hickey calls time
Ruckman Tom Hickey has announced that 2023 will be his last year in the AFL, with the 32-year-old set to retire at season’s end.
The veteran will notch up his 150th game milestone this weekend, having previously played for Gold Coast, St Kilda and the West Coast Eagles.
“People talk about the great culture of the Swans, and every part of it rings true. This is a really special club filled with great people across all the departments,” Hickey said on Tuesday, August 22.
“I love that I will be finishing up my career as a Swan, my family will be a Swans family for life.”
Read the full announcement, here.
McCartin free to play
Defender Tom McCartin was successful at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night, having his two-game suspension for rough conduct overturned.
The Swans argued the impact with Adelaide’s Shane McAdam in Round 23 was accidental contact.
He is free to play Melbourne this Sunday.
AFLW kicks off next Sunday
The 2023 AFLW season will officially kick off next Sunday with a Sydney Derby at North Sydney Oval. First bounce is from 3:05pm.
It’s not too late to grab an AFLW Membership for exclusive perks and access to every game.
