Aug 21, 2026 – 9.55amSydney Swans key players and officials had expected to be mingling with their wealthiest supporters and sponsors at their headquarters on Tuesday night, at an exclusive “Red and White Night” for the club’s powerful inner sanctum.The timing couldn’t have been better – or so the club thought. The team had just secured second place on the ladder and an elusive double chance in the finals, giving them a clear run at the club’s first premiership in 14 years. And Sunday’s match at the SCG against North Melbourne will be the club’s first-ever doubleheader with their women’s team.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Patrick DurkinBOSS deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership.Fetching latest articles