The Sydney Swans are welcomed to Olympic Park for their 2008 Premiership campaign, playing host to four big name teams at the newly renamed ANZ Stadium. The first of four matches see the Sydney Swans match up against their 2005 and 2006 Grand Final rival West Coast. This match will set up fiery battles against other contenders Essendon, regular ANZ Stadium opponent Collingwood, and 2007 Premiers Geelong.
2008 will be a significant season for the Sydney Swans. New South Welshman Craig Bird has been handed the enormous task of filling former club captain and legend Paul Kelly’s boots by being handed the previously retired No. 14 Guernsey. Craig has already excelled in the No. 14 Guernsey in the pre-season matches, and is excited with the prospects that 2008 hold.
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Round # |
Opponent | Venue | Game Date/Time | Results |
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4 |
West Coast | ANZ Stadium | Sat 12 April 2008, 7:10pm | - |
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8 |
Essendon | ANZ Stadium | Sun 18 May 2008, 2:10pm | - |
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14 |
Collingwood | ANZ Stadium | Sat 5 July 2008, 7:10pm | - |
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20 |
Geelong | ANZ Stadium | Sat 16 Aug 2008, 7:10pm | - |
2008 memberships are still available – these can be purchased by visiting Swans Membership, or call (02) 9339 9130 for more information.
Watch the Swans in action at ANZ Stadium when you purchase a ‘3 match Super Pass’ with prices from $40. Your super pass includes reserved seating at 3 matches, public transport to and from each match along with exclusive access to our new e-newsletter and other great offers from the Sydney Swans. Purchase before 11 April by visiting Sydney Swans Online, or call Ticketek 132 849.
Sydney Swans official website: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au
AFL – Australian Football League: http://www.afl.com.au
The Sydney Swans regularly hold coaching clinics at Sydney Olympic Park, as part of the school holidays' Kids in the Park program. Visit the Sydney Olympic Park Kids in the Park website for more information.
ANZ Stadium's first AFL match was in 2002 with the Swans taking on Essendon for the inaugural Marn Grook trophy.
The Sydney Swans v Collingwood match at ANZ Stadium (previously Telstra Stadium at the time ) on Saturday 23 August 2003 set an attendance record of 72,393 spectators, the largest crowd to watch an AFL game outside of Victoria.
The Swans 'broke the drought' with their 2005 AFL Premiership and failed by only a point in the 2006 Grand Final to repeat that success.
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Round # |
Opponent | Venue | Game Date/Time | Results |
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1 |
West Coast Eagles |
Telstra Stadium |
Sat 31/03/2007 7:10pm |
Eagles 74-73 |
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12 |
Collingwood Magpies |
Telstra Stadium |
Sat 23/06/2007 7:10pm |
Pies 76-57 |
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21 |
St Kilda |
Telstra Stadium |
Sat 11/08/2007 7:10pm |
Swans 82-65 |
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Round # |
Opponent | Venue | Game Date/Time | Results |
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5 |
Geelong Cats |
Telstra Stadium |
Sat 29/04/2006 7:10pm |
Swans 107-85 |
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12 |
Collingwood Magpies |
Telstra Stadium |
Sat 24/06/2006 7:10pm |
Magpies 95-82 |
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21 |
Brisbane Lions |
Telstra Stadium |
Sat 26/08/2006 7:10pm |
Swans 97-40 |
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Prelim Final |
Fremantle Dockers |
Telstra Stadium |
Fri 22/09/2006 8:00pm |
Swans 127-92 |
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Round # |
Opponent | Venue | Game Date/Time | Results |
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7 |
Essendon Bombers | Telstra Stadium | 07/05/2005 7:10pm | Swans 94-88 |
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13 |
Collingwood Magpies | Telstra Stadium | 25/06/2005 7:10pm | Swans 77-76 |
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20 |
Brisbane Lions | Telstra Stadium | 14/08/2005 1:10pm | Swans 124-40 |
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