The Sydney Swans have kicked off a strong 2024 campaign after securing a win over Collingwood last Friday, with three athletes earning coaches votes in the first week. 

Co-captain Lucy McEvoy led the charge with a clinic in defence and ended the match with 17 disposals, four tackles and one goal. 2024 marks McEvoy's second year with the club after moving from Carlton. She's expected to hit 50 career games later this season. 

Laura Gardiner once again impressed in the midfield with quick ball movement and important pressure. The 2023 AFLW Club Champion had a team-high 23 disposals and landed eight tackles, earning four votes to start the season. 

To close out Round 1 young midfielder Sofia Hurley secured one vote. The 20-year-old continued last year's form (she took out the Sydney Swans AFLW Rising Star award) with 15 disposals and seven disposals. 

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AFLW Highlights: Sydney v Collingwood

The Swans and Magpies clash in Round 1 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season.

The AFL Coaches Association AFLW Champion Player of the Year is an award voted by the AFLW senior coaches on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort to an individual player in a season.

VOTES PLAYER (CLUB)

8 Lucy McEvoy (SYD)
8 Brittant Bonnici (COLL)
8 Sabrina Frederick (COLL)
4 Laura Gardiner (SYD)
1 Sofia Hurley (SYD)
1 Sarah Rowe (COLL)

The team will travel to Melbourne this weekend for a clash with St. Kilda at RSEA Park. We will then host a home game in Coffs Harbour against Richmond in Round 3. 

Round 1 Recap

  • 01:12

    "I'm kind of lost for words" - Bullas

    Hear from Swans debutant Hayley Bullas after our seasoner opening win over Collingwood.

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  • 01:18

    "It's awesome to get reward for effort" - Ham

    Hear from Swans AFLW star Montana Ham after an impressive Round 1 win over Collingwood.

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  • 05:00

    AFLW Post-Match Press Conference: Scott Gowans, Round 1

    Watch Sydney's press conference after the Round 1 match against Collingwood.

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  • 00:27

    AFLW Team Song: Sydney

    Watch the Swans celebrate their week one win

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  • 05:53

    AFLW Highlights: Sydney v Collingwood

    The Swans and Magpies clash in Round 1 of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season.

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  • 00:38

    It had to be Molloy magic to open the season

    Chloe Molloy lands the first goal of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season after sneaking forward to reel in a strong mark

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  • 09:50

    "We're very fortunate to have this game" - Gowans

    Hear from Swans AFLW senior coach Scott Gowans as he addresses the media ahead of our Round 1 clash with Collingwood.

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