We have just one more game to go before the mid-season bye and we're looking to go out with a bang. The team is on the road this week and travelling to Melbourne where they'll face the Western Bulldogs in a Thursday night thriller. Stay in the know ahead of the game with this week's Red and White News, presented by 7News Sydney. 

Longmire: “We’ve got a belief in the way we’re playing."

Senior coach John Longmire appeared in a press conference this week. When asked about the mood around the club he praised his side for their efforts, but stressed there was room for improvement. 

“We’ve got a belief in the way we’re playing," he told journalists. "Our challenge is to keep that form up. It's to keep on striving for what we know the process has that's brought that to bear on game day.

"We've been really pleased to have that consistency and we're still aiming to be as consistent as we can.”

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"He's a massive competitor and a great runner" - Longmire

Hear from Swans senior coach John Longmire as he addresses the media ahead of our Round 11 clash with the Bulldogs.

The Swans have enjoyed their best start to the season since 1945 with a 9-1 record heading into Round 11. 

Injury Update

Robbie Fox will be sidelined for Round 11 after sustaining an injury to his AC joint in last week's match against Carlton. He will see the specialist later this week to determine a return to play plan.

Elsewhere, Tom McCartin is expected to make his return after the bye. His symptoms have cleared and he has commenced training. 

Read the full injury update, HERE.

Fan Day, presented by Volkswagen returns

Mark your calendars and cancel your other plans. Sydney Swans Fan Day presented by Volkswagen will return to the Entertainment Quarter on June 1. Get your footy fix during the bye and head to Hordern Pavillion to meet your favourite players, join in on activities and much more. 

Timings have now been confirmed. Stay tuned for further updates HERE.

Gowans locked into red and white

We’re pleased to announce Sydney Swans AFLW senior coach Scott Gowans will remain in red and white, after his contract was extended until the end of 2027. The inaugural coach of Sydney’s women’s team, led the club to the AFLW semi-finals in just its second year in the competition.

The women's side will kick off preseason on Monday, June 3. Round 1 of the 2024 AFLW season will commence in the AFL bye week ahead of finals. 

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