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2017 Sydney Swans season

Sydney Swans
2017 season
President Andrew Pridham
Coach John Longmire
(7th season)
Captain(s) Josh Kennedy
(1st season)
Home ground SCG
(capacity: 48,000)
AFL season 6th (14–8)
Finals 5th (defeated by Geelong in Semi-Final)
Bob Skilton Medal Luke Parker
Leading goalkicker Lance Franklin (73)
Highest home attendance 46,323
(Elimination Final vs Essendon)
Lowest home attendance 20,692
(Round 12 vs Western Bulldogs)
Average home attendance 34,475 (Decrease 5,955)
Club membership 58,838 (Increase 2,315)

The 2017 AFL season was the 121st season in the Australian Football League contested by the Sydney Swans.

Statistics are correct as of end of 2016 season. Flags represent the state of origin, i.e. the state in which the player played his under 18 football.

The following summarises all player changes between the conclusion of the 2015 season and the beginning of the 2016 season.



The Swans became the first team ever to make the finals after starting 0-4.

Rising Star Award: Lewis Melican

Dennis Carroll Trophy for Most Improved Player: George Hewett

Barry Round Shield for Best Clubman: Callum Sinclair

Paul Kelly Players’ Player: Josh Kennedy

Paul Roos Award for Best Player in a Finals Series: Heath Grundy & Kieren Jack


1Had previously played for another club but played their first match for the Sydney Swans.


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