About this episode

The episode discusses the Sydney Swans' journey to the preliminary final amidst off-field uncertainties and coaching changes in the AFL.

Sydney are into a preliminary final after a mighty win over the Brisbane Lions, but still face months of uncertainty off the field. North Melbourne’s cold-blooded sacking of coach Alastair Clarkson leaves the legendary coach with deep wounds, and the Hawks ambush Fremantle in front of their adoring, but tense, home-town fans. When Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall cast their eyes over all the news in the AFL it’s a must-listen for all footy fans. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall

Topics covered

• AFL
• Sydney Swans
• coaching changes
• preliminary finals
• sports news

Keywords

• Sydney Swans
• AFL
• Alastair Clarkson
• Brisbane Lions
• coaching changes
• preliminary final
• sports news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sydney, Brisbane Lions, North Melbourne, Hawks, Fremantle

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