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Swans name Dane Rampe as stand-in skipper for finals series

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Swans name Dane Rampe as stand-in skipper for finals series
Summary

Sydney has appointed Dane Rampe as its captain for the remainder of the finals series following Callum Mills' season-ending knee injury. Mills suffered a ruptured ACL during the qualifying final against Brisbane, while vice-captain Isaac Heeney is serving a club-imposed suspension. Rampe, who previously captained the team from 2019 to 2023, will lead the Swans in the upcoming preliminary final against Brisbane. Coach Dean Cox expressed confidence in Rampe's leadership abilities as the team adjusts to these setbacks.

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  • •Rampe takes over leadership after Mills' serious injury.
  • •Mills sustained a ruptured ACL against Brisbane.
  • •Heeney is unavailable due to a suspension.
  • •Rampe previously led the Swans to a Grand Final in 2024.
  • •The preliminary final against Brisbane is set for Friday night.
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  • 11:48 PMAFL — Swans name stand-in skipper after Mills injury, club-imposed bans
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Sydney has turned to a familiar face to lead the side during its finals campaign

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