The Dockers have created an environment that is way too comfortable for its players, and it’s breeding the inconsistency that threatens to cost them a maiden premiership, writes Mitchell Woodcock.
Mitchell Woodcock
A Western Bulldogs ruckman taught Port Adelaide a lesson while Sydney star Chad Warner led the Swans to victory over the club’s cross-town rivals. Here is the WA Player Watch for round eight.
Samantha Rogers
The younger brother Chad Warner once declared could be the best footballer in the family, has been picked in Western Australia’s under-16 State team.
Jackson Barrett
Chad Warner has officially become one of the top paid players in the AFL after he signed a lucrative deal to stay at Sydney for a further two seasons.
This was a metaphorical charge out the front of stoppage and team-lifting goal on the run. For Chad Warner and his manager Luke Morabito, it was the perfect play, writes Glen Quarterman.
Glen Quartermain
The round of golf. The house purchase. The ‘open to everything’ comments. The tug of the Swans jumper. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Chad Warner as he weighed up his future - and here’s how it played out.
Chris Robinson
Chad Warner has revealed he decided to turn his back on a return home and remain at Sydney after leading the Swans to a breakthrough win over Fremantle in round two.
West Australian midfielder Chad Warner has re-committed to the Sydney Swans, signing a two-year deal to remain in the harbour city despite serious interest from West Coast and Fremantle.
Aaron Kirby
Sydney superstar Chad Warner has not ruled out a return home to Western Australia, declaring he’s ‘still got a lot to weigh up’ before making a decision on his future.
Jeremy Sharp talks about his conversation with former schoolmate Chad Warner, while giving the latest on how he’s feeling heading into the western derby following a week of injury complaints.
Sydney star Chad Warner has stayed in Perth to meet with his family and management group and is now poised to make a decision on where his AFL future lies.
Sydney superstar Chad Warner revealed his Fremantle mates have not reached out in a bid to get him in purple, as he opened up about the pressure of playing in Perth amid speculation over his future.
SEE THE VIDEO: Amid all kinds of conjecture around Chad Warner’s future, there’s absolutely no doubt about how much he loves the Swans and his new coach Dean Cox.
Chris Robinson & Craig O’Donoghue
Fremantle host a desperate Sydney searching for their first win of the season, while the Dockers hope to bounce back from a disappointing season-opening loss. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Caleb Serong is on track to be one of the all-time great Fremantle Dockers, but today we are going to find out just how good he is, writes Paul Hasleby.
Paul Hasleby
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox says he understands Chad Warner has a ‘big decision’ to make on his playing future when he comes out of contract at the end of the season.
Sydney coach Dean Cox will weigh up which Fremantle playmaker to send tagger James Jordon to after restricting Lachie Neale to his lowest output in eight years.
There are huge concerns for Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich after a second head knock within the past month. And is Corey Warner about to step out of his brother’s shadow?
Former Fremantle defender Joel Hamling will make his long-awaited debut for Sydney when they take on Brisbane at the SCG on Saturday.
Having been forced to wait longer than expected to start their premiership defence, the Brisbane Lions are ready for a Sydney side intent on redemption.
Marco Monteverde
From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.
Western Australia’s most wanted footballer is set to kick off a crucial season that will shape his future in the sport on Friday night.
Tom Barrass will make his Hawthorn debut in what will be the 2025 AFL season opener giving West Coast fans an early reminder of what they may be missing this season.
Jake Santa Maria
New Sydney coach Dean Cox says he can’t wait to get his AFL coaching career underway on Friday as he revealed the moment he found out he would be a senior coach.
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