Sydney Swans facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sydney Swans
Names
Full name	Sydney Swans
Former name(s)	South Melbourne Football Club (1874–1981) The Swans (1982)
Nickname(s)	Swans, Swannies, Bloods
2024 season
After finals	Runners-up
Home-and-away season	1st
Leading goalkicker	Tom Papley (37 goals)
Club details
Founded	19 June 1874; 151 years ago (19 June 1874)
Colours	Red      White
Competition	AFL: Senior men AFLW: Senior women VFL: Reserves men VFLW: Reserves women
Coach	AFL: John Longmire AFLW: Scott Gowans VFL: Damian Truslove
Captain(s)	AFL: Callum Mills AFLW: Chloe Molloy, Lucy McEvoy VFL: William Collis
Premierships	VFL/AFL (5) 1909 1918 1933 2005 2012 VFA (5) 1881 1885 1888 1889 1890 Reserves (4) 2005 2006 2007 2008 South Melbourne in italics.
Ground(s)	AFL: Sydney Cricket Ground (48,000) AFLW: Henson Park (30,000) North Sydney Oval (10,000) VFL: Sydney Cricket Ground, Tramway Oval (1,000)
Former ground(s)	Lakeside Oval (1874–1981) Stadium Australia (2002–2015)
Training ground(s)	Outdoor: Sydney Cricket Ground, Tramway Oval, Moore Park Indoor: Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park
Uniforms
Home Clash Heritage
Current season

The Sydney Swans are a professional Australian rules football club based in Sydney, New South Wales. The men's team plays in the Australian Football League (AFL). The women's team competes in the AFL Women's (AFLW). The Swans also have a men's reserve team in the Victorian Football League (VFL). The Sydney Swans Academy helps develop young players.

The club started on March 21, 1873, as the South Melbourne Football Club. They played at Lakeside Oval in Albert Park. The club joined the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1878. Later, they became a founding member of the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897. They were first known as the "Bloods" because of their red uniforms. In 1933, they became known as the "Swans" after many players from Western Australia joined. The black swan is the symbol of Western Australia.

In 1982, the club moved from Victoria to New South Wales. This made them the first professional Australian football club to move interstate. They were first called "The Swans" in Sydney. In 1983, they officially became the "Sydney Swans".

The Swans have a big rivalry with the Greater Western Sydney Giants. They play against them in the Sydney Derby. The Swans train at Moore Park. Their main home ground for men's games is the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Swans have won five VFL/AFL championships. These were in 1909, 1918, and 1933. They then had a long wait of 72 years without a championship. This was the longest drought in the league's history. The drought ended with a win in 2005. They won another championship in 2012. They have won five Grand Finals and lost twelve.

The Swans are one of the most popular clubs in the AFL. In 2021, they had over a million fans.

Club History

Early Years: 1873–1896

The club began on March 21, 1873. A meeting was held to create the South Melbourne Football Club. The club officially started on June 19, 1874. It was first called "Cecil Football Club" but changed to "South Melbourne Football Club" a few weeks later. Their home ground was Lake Oval in Albert Park.

In 1880, South Melbourne joined with the Albert-park Football Club. They kept the name South Melbourne and adopted the red and white colors from Albert-park. They were nicknamed the "Bloods" because of the bright red stripe on their white uniforms. After this, they became a very strong team in Melbourne.

VFA Success

South Melbourne won five VFA championships in their first ten years. They won in 1881, 1885 (undefeated), 1888, 1889, and 1890. They were also runners-up several times. In 1886, a game against Geelong was very popular because both teams were undefeated.

The club also traveled to New South Wales in 1883. They played and won against teams in Newcastle and Sydney. In 1889, they played against a touring Maori team from New Zealand.

In 1896, South Melbourne played in the first VFA Grand Final against Collingwood. Collingwood won the game. This was South Melbourne's last VFA match. The next year, they became one of the eight founding clubs of the new Victorian Football League.

VFL Era: 1897–1945

South Melbourne was one of the first clubs in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897.

Championship Wins

The club won VFL championships in 1909, 1918, and 1933. In 1932, the red stripe on their uniform changed to a red "V" shape.

The 1930s were a very successful time for the club. They had many new players from other states. They reached the Grand Final four times in a row from 1933 to 1936. They won the championship in 1933. These new players were called South Melbourne's "Foreign Legion".

In 1935, star player Bob Pratt missed the Grand Final after being hit by a truck. The truck driver was a South Melbourne fan!

The team became known as the Swans during this time. A journalist suggested the name in 1933. It was because many Western Australian players were in the team. The black swan is the symbol of Western Australia. The name also fit because of the swans in nearby Albert Park Lake.

In 1945, South Melbourne reached the Grand Final again. They played against Carlton. This game was called "the Bloodbath" because of a big fight between players. Carlton won the game. After this, South Melbourne had many difficult years.

Tough Times: 1946–1981

After World War II, South Melbourne struggled a lot. Many people moved out of their traditional recruiting area. The club often finished low on the ladder. They only made the finals twice between 1945 and 1981. They also finished last three times. Between 1972 and 1973, they lost 29 games in a row.

Moving to Sydney: 1982

The VFL wanted to grow the sport in Sydney. They had played exhibition matches there since 1903. In 1979, two VFL games at the Sydney Cricket Ground drew large crowds. The VFL saw that Sydney had a lot of potential for a new team.

In 1981, the South Melbourne club decided to move to Sydney. They wanted to find new fans and become more stable. The club had been losing money for several years. The move was approved by the VFL.

Many fans in Melbourne were against the move. A group called "Keep South at South" tried to stop it. But the club's new board, which supported the move, was put in place. The players also wanted the club to move to Sydney for the long term.

The Sydney Swans Era: 1982–Present

In 1982, the club played all its home games at the Sydney Cricket Ground. They were first called "the Swans". In 1983, they officially became the "Sydney Swans".

Edelsten Era and New Stadium

In 1985, Geoffrey Edelsten bought the Swans. He brought in new players and a new coach, Tom Hafey. Players like David Bolton, Bernard Toohey, and Greg Williams joined the team. Other stars like Gerard Healy, Merv Neagle, and Paul Morwood also came.

The Swans became a flashy and exciting team. Player Warwick Capper was very famous for his unique style and amazing high marks. He kicked 103 goals in 1987. The Swans made the finals for the first time since moving to Sydney. Crowds grew to about 25,000 per game. Edelsten also introduced cheerleaders called "Swanettes," but they didn't last long.

In 1987, the Swans scored over 200 points in two games in a row. This is a very rare achievement. The club moved to the new Sydney Football Stadium in 1988.

Difficult Years: 1988–1994

After the Edelsten era, the club faced tough times. Coach Tom Hafey was replaced. Star players like Warwick Capper left. Many other players also departed. The team struggled on the field. Attendances dropped below 10,000. The Swans finished last three years in a row from 1992 to 1994.

The AFL considered merging or moving the club. But they decided to help the Swans stay in Sydney. The team was led by inspiring captains like Dennis Carroll and Paul Kelly. Ron Barassi became coach in 1993 and helped improve the team.

Tony Lockett and Grand Final Return: 1995–2001

A big moment for the club was signing champion player Tony "Plugger" Lockett in 1995. Lockett became a hero in Sydney. He helped the Swans become a strong team.

In 1995, Paul Kelly won the Brownlow Medal, the league's top individual award. Rodney Eade became coach in 1996. The Swans finished first in the regular season. They reached the Grand Final for the first time since 1945. Lockett kicked a winning goal after the siren in a thrilling preliminary final. However, the Swans lost the Grand Final to North Melbourne.

The Swans made the finals in four of the next five years. In 1999, Tony Lockett kicked his record-breaking 1300th goal.

Rebuilding and Finals: 2002–2004

Former Swans player Paul Roos became coach in 2002. He helped the team become successful. The Swans also started playing some home games at Stadium Australia (ANZ Stadium) for bigger crowds. A game against Collingwood in 2003 drew over 72,000 fans.

The Swans signed another strong forward, Barry Hall, from St Kilda. He became a popular player and a leader for the club. The Swans focused on recruiting players who wanted a fresh start at the club. This strategy helped them build a strong team.

Championship Glory: 2005

In 2005, the Swans played with a strong defense. Coach Paul Roos believed this style helped win championships.

The Swans finished third in the regular season. They lost their first final but then had a dramatic win against Geelong. Nick Davis kicked four goals in the last few minutes to win the game. They then beat St Kilda to reach the Grand Final.

The Swans faced the West Coast Eagles in the AFL Grand Final on September 24, 2005. They won by just four points! In the final seconds, Leo Barry took a crucial mark to stop the Eagles. This win ended the Swans' 72-year championship drought. It was their first championship since moving to Sydney.

2005 AFL Grand Final	G	B	Total
Sydney Swans	8	10	58
West Coast Eagles	7	12	54
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground	Crowd: 91,898

Sydney celebrated with a parade down George Street. The Lord Mayor gave the team the key to the city. The Swans flag also flew on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Grand Final Loss: 2006

In 2006, the Swans started slowly. They reached the Grand Final again, facing the West Coast Eagles. This time, the Eagles won by just one point.

The rivalry between the Swans and Eagles became very famous. Six games between 2005 and 2007 were decided by very small margins.

Finals Appearances: 2007–2010

Sydney made the finals in 2007, 2008, and 2010. In 2009, they missed the finals for the first time since 2002. Many key players left the club after the 2009 season. The 2010 season was the last for coach Paul Roos and captain Brett Kirk.

John Longmire Era: 2011–Present

John Longmire became the new coach in 2011. The Swans made the finals again. They had a big upset win against Geelong, who had won 29 games in a row at their home ground.

2012: Championship Year

The 2012 season started with the first Sydney Derby against the new GWS Giants. Sydney won the game. The Swans had a nine-game winning streak during the season. They finished third.

The Swans won their qualifying final and preliminary final. They reached their first Grand Final since 2006.

In the Grand Final, the Swans beat Hawthorn by ten points. Nick Malceski kicked a goal in the final seconds to seal the win. This was the Swans' fifth championship. Ryan O'Keefe was named the best player in the Grand Final.

In 2013, many key players were injured. But the team still reached the preliminary finals.

2014–2016: Grand Final Losses

The 2014 season started with some losses. But the Swans then won twelve games in a row. They finished first in the regular season for the first time in 18 years. They reached the 2014 AFL Grand Final. They were favorites to win. However, Hawthorn dominated the game and beat the Swans by 63 points. This was Sydney's biggest Grand Final loss.

In 2015, the Swans had a good start but then struggled. They missed the preliminary final for the first time since 2011.

The Swans started the 2016 season very strong. They won their first three games by large margins. They finished first in the regular season again. In the finals, they lost to GWS in a close game. But they bounced back to beat Adelaide and Geelong. This led them to their third Grand Final in five years. They played against the Western Bulldogs. The Bulldogs pulled away in the final quarter and won. This was the Swans' second Grand Final loss in three years.

In 2017, the Swans had a very tough start, losing their first six games. But they made an amazing comeback, winning 13 of their next 15 games. They became the first team to reach the finals after starting 0–6. They won their first final but then lost to Geelong.

In 2018, the Swans had an up-and-down season. They lost many games at home. They made the finals but were beaten by GWS.

The Swans missed the finals in 2019 for the first time in ten years. They finished 15th.

2016–Present: Pride Games

In 2015, the Swans played a special "Pride Game" to support the LGBTQIA+ community. This became an annual event. The Swans and St Kilda now play these games each year.

2020s: Return to Finals

In 2020, the season was interrupted. The Swans won only five games and missed the finals again. This was their lowest finish ever.

In 2021, the Swans improved greatly. They had a strong start and finished sixth. They lost a close final game to GWS by one point.

In 2022, the Swans continued their strong performance. They won five of their first six games. Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th career goal in Round 2, leading to a huge celebration on the field. They finished in the top four.

In the 2022 finals, the Swans beat Melbourne. They then beat Collingwood by one point in the preliminary final. This sent them to their fourth Grand Final in 12 years. On September 24, the Swans lost the 2022 AFL Grand Final to Geelong.

In 2023, the Swans started well but then had a slump. They recovered to win six games in a row and made the finals.

In 2024, the Swans finished first in the regular season. They won the minor premiership. They beat GWS and Port Adelaide in the finals. This qualified them for their seventh Grand Final of the 21st century.

Club Identity

The club's nickname, the Swans, came from a journalist in 1933. It was inspired by the many Western Australian players in the team. The black swan is the state symbol of Western Australia. The Chicago Swans club is linked to the Sydney Swans and has a similar logo.

Uniforms

The Swans' home uniform is white with a red back. It has a red shape on the top that looks like the Sydney Opera House. This design started in 1987. The club's main sponsor is QBE Insurance. Since 2004, the initials 'SMFC' are on the back of the collar to honor their past as South Melbourne Football Club.

Nike makes the Swans' uniforms.

Uniform Evolution

Uniform Evolution
Design	Period	Description and history
	1874–1879	The club's original uniform. It had blue and white hoops with blue shorts.
	1880–1904	The same hoop design, but with red and white colors. It still had blue shorts.
	1905–06	A red and white uniform with vertical stripes. A special version was worn in 1996.
	1907–11 1913–19 1923–31	A white uniform with a red stripe (sash) from the left shoulder to the right hip. A special version was worn in 2018.
	1912	A reversed version of the sash uniform.
	1920–1922	A full red uniform with white shorts. It had the letters SMFC on the front.
	1932–74	A white uniform with a red "V" shape. It was worn with black shorts.
	1975–86, 2021–present	The same "V" design, but with red shorts. It is often used for special heritage games. Since 2022, it is also used as an away uniform.
	1987–present	A white uniform with a red panel at the top. The red panel shows the Sydney Opera House. It is worn with red shorts.

Club Song

The club song is Cheer, Cheer The Red and The White'. It uses the tune of the Victory March. This song is from the University of Notre Dame in the US. In 2021, the club changed a line in the song to be more inclusive. "while her loyal sons are marching..." became "while our loyal Swans are marching...".

Home Ground and Training Base

The club's first home ground was Lakeside Oval in Melbourne.

Since 2016, the Swans play all their home games at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It can hold 48,000 people. The Swans have played there since they moved to Sydney in 1982. From 2002 to 2015, they also played some games at Stadium Australia (ANZ Stadium).

The club trains at the SCG and the nearby Tramway Oval. In 2018, the club announced plans to move its offices and indoor training to the Royal Hall of Industries. This new facility opened in June 2023. It has an indoor training field, gym, and other modern facilities.

Club Rivalries

Greater Western Sydney

The Sydney Derby started in 2012 when the GWS Giants joined the AFL. The Swans play against them twice each season. The best player in each derby game wins the Brett Kirk Medal.

The Swans won most of the early derby games. But now the rivalry is much closer. The Giants have won three of their four finals matches against the Swans.

West Coast Eagles

The Swans had a famous rivalry with the West Coast Eagles between 2005 and 2007. Six games in a row, including two Grand Finals, were decided by less than a goal. The Swans won the 2005 Grand Final by four points. The Eagles won the 2006 Grand Final by one point.

Hawthorn

The rivalry with Hawthorn became strong because of two Grand Finals. The Swans beat Hawthorn in 2012 to win the championship. In 2013, Hawthorn player Lance Franklin moved to the Swans. In 2014, the Swans and Hawthorn met in the Grand Final again. Hawthorn won by a large margin. Their games since then are often very close.

Men's Team

Current Squad

Senior list						Rookie list		Coaching staff
1 Chad Warner  2 Hayden McLean  3 Taylor Adams  4 Brodie Grundy  5 Isaac Heeney  6 Logan McDonald  7 Harry Cunningham  8 James Rowbottom  9 Will Hayward 10 Aaron Francis 11 Tom Papley 12 Angus Sheldrick 13 Oliver Florent 14 Callum Mills (c) 15 Sam Wicks 16 Braeden Campbell 17 James Jordon 18 Jacob Konstanty 19 Peter Ladhams		20 Sam Reid (ret.) 21 Errol Gulden 22 Nick Blakey 24 Dane Rampe 25 Cooper Vickery 26 Luke Parker 27 Justin McInerney 29 Joel Hamling 30 Tom McCartin 33 Caiden Cleary 34 Matthew Roberts 35 Caleb Mitchell 36 Joel Amartey 37 Corey Warner 41 Patrick Snell 42 Robbie Fox 43 Lewis Melican 44 Jake Lloyd 45 Will Green				28 Will Edwards (B) 32 Jaiden Magor 31 Indhi Kirk 38 Harry Arnold 39 Jack Buller 46 Lachlan McAndrew		Head coach John Longmire Assistant coaches Jarrad McVeigh (Forwards) Ben Mathews (Defence) Dean Cox (Strategy & performance/ruck) Brett Kirk (Development) Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice captain(s) (B) Category B rookie italics - Inactive player list Long-term injury (ret.) Retired Updated: 15 June 2025 Source(s): Players, Coaching staff

Women's Team

The Sydney Swans women's team started in 2016 for exhibition games. They joined the AFLW in 2022. They had the most members in the AFLW in 2022. Even though they finished last in their first season, they had the 4th highest average home attendance. They play at North Sydney Oval and Henson Park.

Current Squad

Senior list						Rookie list		Coaching staff
1 Brooke Lochland  2 Holly Cooper  3 Kiara Hillier  4 Paige Sheppard  5 Chloe Molloy  6 Ruby Sargent-Wilson  7 Ally Morphett  8 Alice Mitchell (i)  9 Lucy McEvoy 10 Cynthia Hamilton 11 Bella Smith 12 Ella Heads 13 Alana Woodward 14 Maddy Collier 16 Sarah Grunden 18 Montana Ham		19 Rebecca Privitelli 20 Brenna Tarrant 21 Lisa Steane 22 Aimee Whelan 23 Eliza Vale 25 Sofia Hurley 26 Lara Hausegger 27 Giselle Davies 28 Lauren Szigeti 29 Tanya Kennedy 30 Lexi Hamilton 31 Laura Gardiner 32 Hayley Bullas 33 Montana Beruldsen				15 Paris McCarthy 24 Julie O'Sullivan		Head coach Scott Gowans Assistant coaches Nick Davis (senior assistant) Bronwyn Gulden (backline) Tanya Hetherington (forwards) Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice captain(s) (i) – Inactive player Updated: 15 June 2025 Source(s): Sydney AFLW

Club Champion

Season	Winner	Runner-up	Third place	Ref.
2022 (S7)	Hamilton, CynthiaCynthia Hamilton	Ham, MontanaMontana Ham	Hurley, SofiaSofia Hurley
2023	Gardiner, LauraLaura Gardiner	Molloy, ChloeChloe Molloy	Morphett, AllyAlly Morphett

Reserves Team

Sydney
Names
Full name	Sydney Swans Limited
Former name(s)	South Melbourne reserves (1925–1982)
Former nickname(s)	Redbacks
2023 season
Home-and-away season	18th
Club details
Founded	27 March 1900
Competition	Victorian Football League
Coach	Damian Truslove
Captain(s)	Adam Gulden
Premierships	AFL Canberra (4) 2005 2006 2007 2008
Ground(s)	Sydney Cricket Ground & Tramway Oval (1,000)
Uniforms
Home

The Sydney reserves team plays in the Victorian Football League since 2021.

History

The South Melbourne Football Club formed the South Melbourne Juniors in 1900. They joined the Metropolitan Junior Football Association.

Later, the team played in the VFL seconds competition until 1999. They did not win any championships in this league.

In 2000, the Sydney reserves, called the Redbacks, joined the Sydney AFL. They were too strong for this league. From 2003, the Sydney reserves played in the AFL Canberra league. They won four championships in a row from 2005 to 2008.

In 2011, the Swans reserves team joined the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL). They often played before the senior AFL games. They reached the NEAFL Grand Final five times but never won.

After the NEAFL ended in 2020, the Sydney reserves joined the Victorian Football League.

Sydney Swans Academy

The Sydney Swans Academy helps develop young players for the club. It started in 2010. It is one of four academies in the northern states of Australia.

The Academy has 72 staff members. They work in 9 facilities and train 550 young players from age 10. They have training centers in different regions of New South Wales.

The Academy's U16 and U18 teams play in national championships. The Swans Academy also joined the Talent League in 2019.

Club Operations

Leadership

The AFL Commission owns most of the club. They choose seven of the nine board members. Club members elect the other two.

Directors:

• Andrew Pridham (chairman)
• Andrew Ireland
• Sam Mostyn
• Robert Morgan
• Greg Paramor
• Darren Steinberg
• Leo Barry
• Alexandra Goodfellow
• Brian Tyson

CEOs:

• Tom Harley (current)
• Andrew Ireland
• Myles Baron-Hay
• Phil Mullen
• Colin Seery
• Kelvin Templeton
• Jordan Sembel

Sponsors

Current Major Sponsors

As of November 2023, the club's main sponsors are:

• realestate.com.au
• Volkswagen

Premier Partners

• Nike
• Qatar Airways
• HSBC
• Carsales
• Origin Energy
• Channel 7
• Independent Reserve
• Transport for NSW
• Fiserv
• McDonalds
• Office of Responsible Gambling
• Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation

Supported Charities

• Wally Jackson Research Fund
• Sydney Australian Football Foundation (SAFF)

Supporter Base

Many fans in Melbourne were sad when the club moved. But the Sydney Swans have built a large fan base in Sydney. The number of fans and members grew a lot when Tony Lockett played. This was also helped by problems in the rival rugby league sport. The Swans still have many fans in Victoria.

In 2024, the Sydney Swans had their highest home attendance ever. An average of 38,202 fans came to each home game. The club also reached a new membership record of 73,757 in September 2024.

The Black Swans is a supporters club for First Nations fans. It was started by actress Lillian Crombie.

According to Roy Morgan Research, the Swans have been the most supported AFL club since 2004.

The Rainbow Swans is an official supporter group for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Legend:      Premiers      Grand Finalist      Finals      Wooden spoon

Year	Members	Finishing position	Average Home crowd
1982		7th	15,993
1983		11th	12,025
1984	2,750	10th	12,497
1985	2,777	10th	10,137
1986	4,927	4th	25,819
1987	3,594	4th	22,032
1988	2,516	7th	12,311
1989	2,631	7th	12,317
1990	2,624	13th	9,178
1991	2,907	12th	11,521
1992	3,020	15th	9,881
1993	3,097	15th	9,423
1994	3,327	15th	9,813
1995	6,088	12th	15,949
1996	9,525	2nd	24,996
1997	22,109	7th	36,612
1998	31,089	5th	31,549
1999	31,175	8th	30,586
2000	30,177	10th	25,308
2001	28,022	7th	27,556
2002	27,755	11th	25,270
2003	21,270	3rd	32,244
2004	25,010	5th	30,964
2005	24,955	1st	31,516
2006	30,382	2nd	32,877¹
2007	28,764	7th	35,632¹
2008	26,721	6th	32,834
2009	26,269	12th	30,506
2010	28,671	5th	31,586
2011	27,106	6th	26,615
2012	29,873	1st	27,663
2013	36,358	4th	29,104
2014	40,126	2nd	32,579
2015	48,836	5th	32,217
2016	56,523	2nd	33,425
2017	58,838	5th	34,475
2018	60,934	7th	32,575
2019	61,912	15th	31,070
2020	48,322	16th	3,421
2021	50,144	6th	21,209
2022	55,394	2nd	29,424
2023	65,332	8th	32,824
2024	73,757	1st	38,202

Club Achievements

Team Awards

Championships
Competition	Level	Wins	Years Won
Australian Football League	Seniors	5	1909, 1918, 1933, 2005, 2012
Victorian Football Association (1879–1896)	Seniors	5	1881, 1885, 1888, 1887, 1890
AFL Canberra (2003–2010)	Reserves	4	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
AFL Under-19s	Under 19s	1	1956
Other Titles
VFL Night Series	Seniors	3	1956, 1957, 1960
AFC Night Series	Seniors	1	1982
McClelland Trophy	Various	3	1996, 2014, 2016
Finishing Positions
Australian Football League	Minor premiership	10	1909, 1912, 1918, 1935, 1936, 1945, 1996, 2014, 2016, 2024
	Grand Finalist	14	1899, 1907, 1912, 1914, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1945, 1996, 2006, 2014, 2016, 2022, 2024
	Wooden spoons	11	1903, 1922, 1938, 1939, 1962, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1992, 1993, 1994
AFL Women's	Minor premiership	0
	Grand Finalist	0
	Wooden spoons	1	2022 (S7)

Individual Awards

Team of the Century

Sydney announced its team of the century on August 8, 2003:

Hall of Fame

Sydney Swans
Hall of Fame
Individuals Peter Bedford David Ackerly Jack Bisset Mark Browning Rod Carter Jared Crouch Paul Kelly William Faul Barry Hall Herb Howson Barry Mitchell Bill Windley Bob Skilton Ron Hillis Tadhg Kennelly Craig Kimberley Denis McKay Tony Morwood Michael O'Loughlin Charlie Ricketts Bruce Sloss Len Thomas Greg Williams Jimmy Young Peter Burns Paul Roos Bernard Toohey Dennis Carroll Stuart Maxfield Len Mortimer Leo Barry Craig Bolton Jim Caldwell Roy Cazaly Andrew Dunkley Fred Goldsmith Gerard Healy Herbie Matthews Graeme John Brett Kirk Laurie Nash Adam Goodes Harry Clarke Ryan O'Keefe Ted Richards David McLeish David Murphy Rick Quade Lewis Roberts-Thomson Mark Tandy William Thomas Paul Williams Stephen Wright Graham Teasdale Edward Johnson John Rantall Terry Brain Bernie Evans Barry Round Mark Bayes Ron Clegg Jude Bolton Bob Pratt Warwick Capper Jim Cleary Henry Elms Jack Graham John Heriot Tony Lockett Jim Taylor Vic Belcher Bill Gunn Billy Williams Players listed in bold are inductees in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Players listed in bold and italics are legends in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Club Records

• Most games – Adam Goodes (372)
• Most goals – Bob Pratt (681)
• Most goals in a match – Tony Lockett (16), Round 19, 1995 vs Fitzroy
• Most goals in a season – Bob Pratt (150) in 1934
• Most games coached – John Longmire (300)
• Highest score – 36.20 (236) vs Essendon 11.7 (73), Round 17, 1987
• Lowest score – South Melbourne 0.5 (5) vs Carlton 3.6 (24), Round 8, 1899
• Lowest score since 1919 – South Melbourne 1.9 (15) vs Geelong 8.9 (57), Round 16, 1964
• Highest losing score – South Melbourne 24.10 (154) vs Melbourne 24.23 (167), Round 1, 1979
• Lowest winning score – South Melbourne 2.3 (15) vs Melbourne 1.7 (13), Round 6, 1898
• Lowest winning score since 1919 – South Melbourne 4.15 (39) vs Fitzroy 4.12 (36), Round 4, 1919
  • Since 1920 – South Melbourne 5.11 (41) vs St. Kilda 5.9 (39), Round 16, 1948
• Biggest Winning Margin
  • As South Melbourne – (171 points) – South Melbourne 29.15 (189) vs St. Kilda 2.6 (18), Round 12, 1919
  • As Sydney Swans – (171 points) – Sydney Swans 31.19 (205) vs West Coast Eagles 5.4 (34), Round 15, 2023
• Biggest Losing Margin – (165 points) – South Melbourne 2.7 (19) vs Essendon 28.16 (184), Round 18, 1964

Activism

Same Sex Marriage

During the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, the Sydney Swans supported the "Yes" vote.

Voice to Parliament

The Sydney Swans support the Voice to Parliament. This is a proposed advisory body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.

See also

In Spanish: Sydney Swans Football Club para niños

• Australian rules football in New South Wales
• Sport in Australia
• Sport in New South Wales