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Sydney veteran's future still clouded after finals loss
Coach Dean Cox praised Fremantle after Sydney blew a 28-point lead and lost 12.11 (83) to 10.11 (71) in front of 45,129 fans.
- On Friday, the Sydney Swans lost a preliminary final to Fremantle 12.11 to 10.11 before 45,129 fans at the SCG, ending their season one game short of the grand final.
- Following the Pullman Hotel scandal, the Swans navigated the suspension of five key players and the loss of captain Callum Mills to a knee injury, leaving them significantly undermanned for the finals series.
- Stand-In captain Dane Rampe played his 290th AFL game, finishing with 17 disposals and five intercept possessions as he led the understrength outfit against Fremantle's star-studded attack.
- Sydney coach Dean Cox demonstrated class by entering the Fremantle rooms after the match to congratulate the winners, telling his staff and players he was "extremely proud" of their effort.
- The Swans will evaluate their roster in coming weeks, with contract discussions pending for several veterans including 36-year-old Rampe as the club prepares for the 2027 campaign.
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Swans’ rollercoaster month ends with heartbreak after Fremantle fightback
This article from sports journalist Vince Rugari looks at the aftermath of the Sydney’s loss to Fremantle in their AFL preliminary final at SCG on Friday night. Rugari looks at the heartbreak felt by the Swans and their fans. The Dockers won 12.11 (83) to the Swans 10.11 (71).
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Total News Sources9
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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