Mills returns

Sydney Swans Captain Callum Mills will return for his first game this season, with coach John Longmire confirming Mills has recovered from a shoulder injury and calf strain.

"We sat down at the bye and worked out a six-week plan to get him up to what he needed to in a football and training sense, and he has been doing that," Longmire said in this week's press conference.

Mills’ dedication to his rehabilitation plan was praised by the senior coach with the captain returning as planned after putting in a power of work.

“We've looked through all the numbers and have seen training sessions - all that has done has backed up our eyes and what we have seen in a training sense.”

What’s on

There will be lots to see and do at the SCG and Driver Avenue on Saturday, July 13, with a double header on the SCG and Tramway Oval.

VFL: 10:05am, Tramway Oval
AFL: 1:35pm, SCG

Head to Tramway Oval at 10:05am to watch the Swans VFL side take on North Melbourne before the main event on the SCG.

DURO-TUSS is the official match day partner for the afternoon clash. The first 10,000 fans through the gate will receive a free Sydney Swans t-shirt with the chance to play for $10,000. Learn more, HERE.

Don't forget, Kids Go FREE* in Round 18, so bring the whole family. Round 18 also coincides with NAIDOC week (July 7 - 14) with the team to wear the 2024 Marn Grook guernsey. Aboriginal singing group KARI will perform pre-game.

Longmire reflects on Round 17

John Longmire spoke in a press conference after our 2-point loss to St Kilda. He stated:

“Upon review there’s some elements that we need to sharpen up on. 40 tackles rarely gets it done in a game of football. Our pressure around the footy hasn’t been up to standard.”

Longmire said his side will aim to amp up pressure around the ball and focus on scoring shot accuracy in Round 18.

“We’ve had probably on average, the last two weeks, six more scoring shots than our opposition but we haven't hit the scoreboard like the opposition have.”

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"Mills has done an enormous amount of work" - Longmire

John Longmire fronts the media ahead of our Round 18 match against North Melbourne, and confirms Callum Mills will return to the AFL on Saturday.

School holidays at the Swans

Looking for something for the kids to do these school holidays? Join us for a range of activities to keep your little ones occupied and active.

At a glance:

Swans Squad Clinics: Monday, July 15
AFL NSW School Holiday Program: Tuesday, July 16
Swans Auskick Mega Centre: Friday, July 19 – Friday, August 9

Limited spots are available. Read more about the opportunities, HERE.