During his first pre-season at the helm, Paul Roos would reshape the culture of the club. Giving players more power to make decisions and integrate the ‘bloods’ mantra into the Swans. Roos’ men became a tough, gritty and uncompromising side. Bu

Nearly, But Not Quite | 5

Aug 16th, 2021 37m 50s

The 1996 Grand Final would see the Swans come up against North Melbourne. Sydney jumped them early, but the Kangaroos managed to get the game back on their terms and eventually claimed premiership glory. Over the coming years Sydney would featu

Stars Revive Sydney | 4

Aug 9th, 2021 44m 44s

The Swans had a new lease on life, after winning the crucial vote to remain an AFL club. The league needed to ensure it wasn’t for nothing and decided to send in their own man, Ron Joseph. Taking back control of the club, the AFL and Joseph set

The Dark Years | 3

Aug 2nd, 2021 32m 52s

After buying the Swans licence back from Powerplay the AFL would seek new private ownership to help the ailing club. A consortium led by Peter Weinert and Mike Willesee would take control of the Sydney Swans. The new owners found that the club

The Razzmatazz Era | 2

Jul 26th, 2021 32m 29s

The early years in Sydney proved difficult as the under resourced Swans struggled. Things were looking dire, but then a wealthy businessman by name of Geoffrey Edelsten took control of the club. After a big off-season recruitment drive the Swan

Leaving South Melbourne | 1

Jul 20th, 2021 35m 18s

By the late 1970s the South Melbourne Football Club were in a dire position. Struggling financially, dilapidated facilities and had small crowd attendances. It all seemed lost for the Swans. But in 1980 a VFL report unveiled an appetite for Aus

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Jul 16th, 2021 3m

In the late 1970s the South Melbourne Football Club was fighting against extinction. Small crowds, lack of sponsors and an ailing Victorian Football League saw the Swans almost running on borrowed time. Despite an uproar from South Melbourne f

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