Thomas Grattan, Author at The Inner Sanctum

I was there when… Port Adelaide made its first AFL grand final

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In 2004, Peter Burgoyne took part in the preliminary final where the Power finally broke the duck and made their first AFL grand final.

Mr. Anxiety: Mitch Morton on his struggles with mental health

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On the Bloods of Old, Swans premiership player Mitch Morton spoke candidly about a battle of another kind – anxiety, and where it lead him to today.

I was there when… Sydney made its first grand final in 51 years

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In 1996, Paul Roos took part in Sydney’s finals campaign that culminated in its first grand final appearance in 51 years.

2021 Season Review: Sydney Swans – Cygnets become Swans

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The Sydney Swans defied expectation and threw the timeline out the window when they returned to the finals for the first time in three years.

I was there when… Fitzroy played its last finals series

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In 1986, Paul Roos played in Fitzroy’s last finals series after a bombshell changed the course of its season and led to two memorable finals.

Papley’s Finals Push: How Tom Papley plans to make the finals count

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With the finals series approaching for the Sydney Swans, Tom Papley is ready to make it count when they take on GWS on Saturday.

How will Lance Franklin go on his return to the finals?

Franklin launches back into finals with his ‘Buddys’

25/08/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

How will Lance Franklin go on his return to the finals? The Sydney Swans forward is ready to launch into a fresh finals campaign.

How will Sydney’s pressure stand up in the finals?

Pressure is key: John Longmire on a Giant finals challenge

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How will Sydney’s pressure stand up in the finals? The stakes are high ahead of another Sydney Derby final, with a Giant challenge in Tasmania to come.

Will on the way to finals: Hayward on Sydney’s September berth

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How exciting is a return to the finals? A spot awaits Sydney and Will Hayward following this weekend’s match with Gold Coast.

Sunshine Coast Lightning Season Review: A disappointing finish

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It was a disappointing finish to the season for Sunshine Coast Lightning, who were eliminated in the first week of finals for the first time in its history.

Will Sydney’s depth be tested come finals?

Down to Depth: John Longmire on the test Sydney faces ahead of finals

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Will Sydney’s depth be tested come finals? Its return to the winners’ list came with some fresh injury concerns ahead of the final round of the season.

GOAT Pride: Andrew Gaze on an Olympics to savour

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The Boomers created history at Tokyo 2020 with Australia’s first Men’s Basketball medal, and Andrew Gaze was there for every moment of an Olympics to savour.

How is Tom Hickey enjoying his fourth club?

Happy Hickey: Why Tom says his 11th year is his ‘favourite’

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How is Tom Hickey enjoying his fourth club? The Sydney Swans ruckman is ready to help it on its finals journey in his self described ‘favourite’ season yet.

How will West Coast secure its finals berth?

Fight for Finals: Tom Cole on the West Coast push for September

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Will West Coast secure its finals berth? The stakes will be high at Western Derby LIII on Sunday, with Fremantle
also pushing for a spot in the eight.

How will Sydney get its momentum back before finals?

Time to tinker: Longmire on what Sydney needs to fix ahead of finals

10/08/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

How will Sydney get its momentum back? Coach John Longmire says it will look to fix its slow starts ahead of its last two games before finals.