2017 season | |||
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President | Andrew Pridham | ||
Coach |
John Longmire (7th season) |
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Captain(s) |
Josh Kennedy (1st season) |
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Home ground |
SCG (capacity: 48,000) |
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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) |
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Lowest home attendance | 20,692 (Round 12 vs Western Bulldogs) |
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Average home attendance | 34,475 ( 5,955) | ||
Club membership | 58,838 ( 2,315) | ||
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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.