‘Are you better off without these players?’ Legend’s question of besieged Swans after season ends in heartbreak

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 19, 2026

Football great Leigh Matthews doubts Sydney will face a list upheaval following the Pullman hotel saga.

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James Rowbottom played through a broken hand before finding the words for a devastated Swans side after their heartbreaking preliminary-final loss to Fremantle.

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Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

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Shipley leads Biltmore Championship as Aussies make cut

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Players left confused as wrong anthem plays

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Passionate Fremantle Dockers fans are prepared to travel anywhere to be at MCG for historic grand final

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Canada's Brooks, Brazil's Pupo win WSL Trestles event

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