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Chad Warner has become one of the game’s highest paid players.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: New Sydney deal puts Chad Warner on AFL rich list

Chad Warner has officially become one of the top paid players in the AFL after he signed a lucrative deal to stay at Sydney for a further two seasons.

Mitchell Woodcock

Chad Warner is staying in Sydney.

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GLEN QUARTERMAIN: Chad’s deal signals he’s gettable for 2028

This was a metaphorical charge out the front of stoppage and team-lifting goal on the run. For Chad Warner and his manager Luke Morabito, it was the perfect play, writes Glen Quarterman.

Glen Quartermain

It's been a rollercoaster, but Chad Warner has decided to stay at the Swans.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTIMELINE: How Chad’s re-signing played out amid WA interest

The round of golf. The house purchase. The ‘open to everything’ comments. The tug of the Swans jumper. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Chad Warner as he weighed up his future - and here’s how it played out.

Chris Robinson

Chad Warner has re-signed at Sydney.

AFLVideoCommentsWarner reveals the moment he decided to remain at Sydney

Chad Warner has revealed he decided to turn his back on a return home and remain at Sydney after leading the Swans to a breakthrough win over Fremantle in round two.

Mitchell Woodcock

Chad Warner will remain a Swan.

AFLVideoCommentsStaying put! WA clubs’ pain as Warner re-signs with Swans

West Australian midfielder Chad Warner has re-committed to the Sydney Swans, signing a two-year deal to remain in the harbour city despite serious interest from West Coast and Fremantle.

Aaron Kirby

Sydney superstar Chad Warner has not ruled out a return home to Western Australia, declaring he’s “still got a lot to weigh up” before making a decision on his future.

AFLCommentsPremiumSwans shock! Warner declares he hasn’t ruled out move home

Sydney superstar Chad Warner has not ruled out a return home to Western Australia, declaring he’s ‘still got a lot to weigh up’ before making a decision on his future.

Samantha Rogers

Chad Warner and Jeremy Sharp had both a pre-game and post-game chat last Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers speedster opens up on Warner chat, injury niggles

Jeremy Sharp talks about his conversation with former schoolmate Chad Warner, while giving the latest on how he’s feeling heading into the western derby following a week of injury complaints.

Chris Robinson

Chad Warner could be about to make a contract decision.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumChad Warner on cusp of making decision after Perth layover

Sydney star Chad Warner has stayed in Perth to meet with his family and management group and is now poised to make a decision on where his AFL future lies. 

Jackson Barrett

Chad Warner chatting with Jeremy Sharp (right) before Sunday’s match.

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No purple pitch! Warner says Freo mates haven’t reached out

Sydney superstar Chad Warner revealed his Fremantle mates have not reached out in a bid to get him in purple, as he opened up about the pressure of playing in Perth amid speculation over his future. 

Samantha Rogers

Chad Warner tugs the jumper, and inset, jumps onto Dean Cox for a hug after the game.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe images that show how much Warner loves Swans, Cox

SEE THE VIDEO: Amid all kinds of conjecture around Chad Warner’s future, there’s absolutely no doubt about how much he loves the Swans and his new coach Dean Cox.

Chris Robinson & Craig O’Donoghue

Josh Treacy has four goals.

AFLCommentsFOLLOW LIVE: Down to the wire as Freo hold slim lead

Fremantle host a desperate Sydney searching for their first win of the season, while the Dockers hope to bounce back from a disappointing season-opening loss. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Samantha Rogers

Fremantle star Caleb Serong is expected to cop a tag.

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Hasleby: Freo’s next gen need to step up if Caleb is tagged

Caleb Serong is on track to be one of the all-time great Fremantle Dockers, but today we are going to find out just how good he is, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox says he understands Chad Warner has a “big decision” to make on his playing future.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Chad is what Chad is’: Cox won’t pressure Warner into deal

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox says he understands Chad Warner has a ‘big decision’ to make on his playing future when he comes out of contract at the end of the season.

Glen Quartermain

Sydney coach Dean Cox will weigh up which Fremantle playmaker to send tagger James Jordon to after restricting Lachie Neale to his lowest output in eight years. 

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLockdown Swan: Cox weighs up which Docker to tag

Sydney coach Dean Cox will weigh up which Fremantle playmaker to send tagger James Jordon to after restricting Lachie Neale to his lowest output in eight years. 

Samantha Rogers

Concers for Starcevich as Corey steps out of Chad's shadow

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: Major concern for Lion after latest hit

There are huge concerns for Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich after a second head knock within the past month. And is Corey Warner about to step out of his brother’s shadow?

Samantha Rogers

Joel Hamling will make his Swans debut.

AFLVideoCommentsFormer Docker finally handed Swans debut against Brisbane

Former Fremantle defender Joel Hamling will make his long-awaited debut for Sydney when they take on Brisbane at the SCG on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews celebrates after his team’s 2024 grand final win. Lachie Millard

AFL‘Proud club’: What Lions are wary of

Having been forced to wait longer than expected to start their premiership defence, the Brisbane Lions are ready for a Sydney side intent on redemption.

Marco Monteverde

From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West’s Samantha Rogers takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: The Chad, The Kid and the Giant brick wall

From young guns making their mark on the league to superstar Sandgropers, The West takes a look at which West Aussies from non-WA clubs have stood out this week.

Samantha Rogers

Chad Warner kicks off his season against Hawthorn on Friday night.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumWA eyes on Warner as final year of contract begins

Western Australia’s most wanted footballer is set to kick off a crucial season that will shape his future in the sport on Friday night. 

Jackson Barrett

Tom Barrass will make his Hawks debut on Friday.

AFLVideoCommentsBarrass locked in for Hawks debut under Friday night lights

Tom Barrass will make his Hawthorn debut in what will be the 2025 AFL season opener giving West Coast fans an early reminder of what they may be missing this season.

Jake Santa Maria

Dean Cox is excited for his coaching debut.

AFLVideoComments‘My world changed pretty quickly’: Cox on coaching journey

New Sydney coach Dean Cox says he can’t wait to get his AFL coaching career underway on Friday as he revealed the moment he found out he would be a senior coach.

Jake Santa Maria

Corey Warner (left) celebrates a goal with brother Chad last season.

AFLVideoCommentsSwans’ big boost as Warner re-signs

WA clubs with an eye on luring Chad Warner back to his home state received some bad news on Monday. See the latest here.

Chris Robinson

Dean Cox has been labelled a football genius.

AFLVideoComments‘Football genius’: Mastermind of AFL bounceback

They are down two stars for the opening round and carrying nightmares of a grand final smashing, but the Swans have one trump card.

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The Sydney swans are ‘stuck’ in Queensland after their practice match against the Gold Coast Suns.

‘GET BETTER’AFL cops a whack as players ‘can’t get home’

‘They play next Friday and they’re stuck here.’

Cameron Noakes