Errol Gulden offers to lead Sydney Swans following Callum Mills injury

Sydney Swans midfielder Errol Gulden expressed his interest in assuming the captaincy following the season-ending knee injury to Callum Mills. Mills suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear during the club's qualifying final victory over Brisbane, an event that will potentially sideline him for the entire 2027 season. Gulden recorded 34 disposals and eight clearances in that win, helping the side navigate a period of internal turmoil involving five suspended teammates. Coach Dean Cox holds several leadership options for the captaincy, including Dane Rampe, Jake Lloyd, James Rowbottom, and Tom Papley. Sydney continues its finals campaign this Friday with a home match against Fremantle at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Gulden noted that the current challenge has fostered a strong sense of pride within the playing group as they pursue a premiership.

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