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Swans – Final Teams Revealed: Sydney vs North Showdown Begins at 4.15pm — A Must-Win Clash for the Swans?
Errol Gulden leads Sydney’s finals dream as the Swans brace for North Melbourne’s comeback surge — full lineup changes, injury returns, and live coverage from SCG.
As Round 19 of the 2025 AFL season heats up, all eyes are on the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the Sydney Swans are preparing to battle the struggling North Melbourne Kangaroos in a high-stakes clash that could reignite their finals campaign. The match kicks off LIVE at 4:15pm AEST, and fans are already buzzing as final teams have been confirmed with no late changes.
This Saturday promises more than just thrilling football. It’s a showcase of grit, strategy, and redemption — the kind of game that makes or breaks a season.
Sydney Swans: Clinging to Finals Hopes
With a record of 8-9, the Swans are treading the tightrope of finals qualification. Their victory over St Kilda last week offered a glimmer of hope, but they’ll need consistency — and perhaps a touch of magic — to make the impossible possible.
A key highlight is the return of Dane Rampe (→ Wikipedia), a crucial piece in the Swans’ defensive puzzle. His comeback from a calf injury comes at a critical time when Sydney must tighten up their backline. Also returning is Peter Ladhams (named as the substitute), adding muscle to the ruck division.
Unfortunately, Tom McCartin (→ Wikipedia) misses out due to concussion protocols, while Aaron Francis has been omitted — changes that will force Dean Cox’s side to reshuffle its structure on both ends.
One player to watch is Errol Gulden (→ AFL Profile), whose creativity and pace on the wing have reignited Sydney’s attacking play. Gulden’s pre-match warm-up drew praise, with commentators noting, “You can feel the hunger in his stride.”
North Melbourne: Fighting for Pride
For the Kangaroos, this season has been nothing short of a nightmare. Currently sitting at 4-1-12, North is searching for answers — and perhaps new heroes — to salvage what they can from a difficult year.
However, today’s team sheet offers a flicker of optimism. Luke Davies-Uniacke (→ Wikipedia) returns to the midfield, where his impact could be immense. He’s joined by Callum Coleman-Jones, Brynn Teakle, and debutant Zac Banch, who’s been handed the substitute vest.
The omissions, however, are telling. Tristan Xerri is out suspended, while Bailey Scott, Finnbar Maley, and Robert Hansen Jnr have all been dropped — a strong message from the coaching panel that form and effort matter.
Coach Alastair Clarkson (→ Wikipedia) has made no secret of his frustration but insists this week is about “resetting the culture and regaining our identity.”
LIVE Action to Follow
Sydney v North Melbourne
📍 Location: SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground)
🕓 Time: 4.15pm AEST
📝 Substitutes:
- Sydney: Peter Ladhams
- North Melbourne: Zac Banch
Meanwhile at the MCG: Demons vs Blues
As fans gear up for the Swans-Roos battle, the Melbourne Demons and Carlton Blues face off in another do-or-die fixture. Both teams are sitting on 6-11 records, making this a pure elimination bout in disguise.
The Demons, fresh off a confidence-boosting win over North, welcome back defensive general Steven May (→ Wikipedia). However, Jake Lever is sidelined again due to an ankle issue, and Harry Sharp replaces Tom Sparrow in the rotation.
On the other hand, the Blues are in freefall after a heavy defeat to Brisbane. Coach Michael Voss (→ Wikipedia) will be banking on the return of Adam Saad, Francis Evans, and Will White to restore balance.
Their live match coverage begins shortly after the SCG clash concludes — a double feature that promises unmissable drama for footy lovers.
The Basement Battle: Eagles vs Tigers
Capping off the evening is a clash between cellar-dwellers West Coast Eagles and Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium.
With a dismal 1-16 record, West Coast has become a cautionary tale in squad management and injury crises. Still, the return of stars like Tim Kelly (→ Wikipedia after a brief WAFL stint brings some much-needed class to the midfield.
Liam Ryan and Jack Petruccelle are also back, hoping to ignite a forward line that’s lacked spark. Missing from the lineup are Elijah Hewett, Noah Long, and Malakai Champion — the latest in a long line of rotations.
Richmond, meanwhile, finally broke a seven-game losing streak by edging past Essendon last week. Despite that, Coach Andrew McQualter is keeping his team unchanged — a rare show of faith in a rebuilding squad.
The Tigers are currently 4-0-13 and desperately chasing pride as the 2025 season limps toward its final stretch.
Why These Games Matter for the Finals Picture
The AFL ladder is tightening, with every game now having serious implications. For Sydney, this is more than just a match — it’s about keeping the flame alive. For North, it’s about identity and growth. For Melbourne and Carlton, it’s a survival test. And for West Coast and Richmond — it’s the fight to avoid wooden-spoon humiliation.
If you’re a footy romantic, today’s lineup is a perfect script: comebacks, debuts, injuries, and wildcards. Whether you’re watching for Errol Gulden’s dash, Davies-Uniacke’s power, or just hoping for a Mark of the Year contender, buckle up.
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Caleb Williams Impresses, but the Bears’ Late-Game Decisions Raise Eyebrows
One impossible touchdown changed everything — but Chicago’s season may have been decided by what happened next
For one breathtaking moment, football stopped making sense.
With seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game, Caleb Williams launched a prayer — a 50-plus-yard, off-balance, back-foot moon shot — and somehow, impossibly, it found Cole Kmet in the end zone. It was the kind of touchdown that instantly joins NFL folklore, the sort of play fans remember for decades.
Suddenly, the Chicago Bears were one extra point away from tying the Los Angeles Rams — a scenario no one could have imagined just moments earlier.
And that’s when the question arrived, loud and unavoidable:
Why not go for two?
The dream-big argument
If Chicago converts the two-point try, the Rams are done. Season over. The Bears move one game away from the Super Bowl, potentially facing either a second-year quarterback or an injury replacement in the AFC. No matchup in the NFL is easy, but this was a window — and those windows don’t stay open long.
Ask Aaron Rodgers or Dan Marino how rare Super Bowl chances truly are. Between them, 38 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance each. Even greatness doesn’t guarantee multiple shots.
Momentum, belief, shock value — everything screamed end it now. One play. One decision. Push all the chips to the middle.
But football decisions aren’t made in the clouds. They’re made in film rooms.
Why Chicago didn’t gamble
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson didn’t flinch. Replays showed him calm, unmoved, almost indifferent to the miracle unfolding. He knew the touchdown created options — but also responsibility.
Because miracles don’t stack.
Just minutes earlier, Chicago had first-and-goal at the Rams’ 5-yard line. Three ineffective runs by De’Andre Swift and a failed fourth-down pass told Johnson everything he needed to know about his short-yardage confidence.
After the game, Johnson explained it plainly.
“Our goal-to-go situations hadn’t gone very cleanly,” he said. “Our inside-the-5 plan hadn’t worked out like we hoped. I just felt better about taking our chances in overtime.”
There was also time left — 13 seconds and two Rams timeouts. One explosive play, maybe a penalty, and Los Angeles could still have stolen it with a field goal even after a failed conversion.
So Chicago chose survival over glory.
How it unraveled anyway
The Bears lived to fight in overtime — and then watched their season collapse anyway. A brutal interception. A defensive breakdown. Game over.
And just like that, Williams-to-Kmet joined a heartbreaking fraternity: iconic plays that didn’t change the ending. Think Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald in Super Bowl XLIII. Think Julio Jones and that impossible toe-tap in Super Bowl LI.
Legendary moments — frozen in time — attached to losses.
So… was it the wrong call?
Emotionally? Maybe.
Strategically? Probably not.
Coaches don’t get paid to chase vibes. They get paid to trust evidence. And Chicago’s evidence said a single, all-or-nothing snap wasn’t the best bet.
That doesn’t make it satisfying. It just makes it honest.
What this moment really means for Chicago
The Bears don’t leave this game empty-handed. They leave with something rarer than a win: belief.
You can’t build a franchise on miracle throws — but you can build a culture on refusing to quit. This team fought until the very last second, and that matters more than fans often admit.
Williams will be just 24 entering the 2026 season. Think about what he might look like at 27, 28, 29. There are no guarantees — Rodgers and Marino taught us that — but this is as good a foundation as any team could ask for.
Years from now, if Chicago is lucky, Williams-to-Kmet won’t be remembered as a cruel “what if.”
It will be remembered as the beginning.
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A Strong Night for Caleb Williams Ends With Doubts About the Bears’ Late Decisions
One impossible touchdown changed everything — but Chicago’s season may have been decided by what happened next
For one breathtaking moment, football stopped making sense.
With seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game, Caleb Williams launched a prayer — a 50-plus-yard, off-balance, back-foot moon shot — and somehow, impossibly, it found Cole Kmet in the end zone. It was the kind of touchdown that instantly joins NFL folklore, the sort of play fans remember for decades.
Suddenly, the Chicago Bears were one extra point away from tying the Los Angeles Rams — a scenario no one could have imagined just moments earlier.
And that’s when the question arrived, loud and unavoidable:
Why not go for two?
The dream-big argument
If Chicago converts the two-point try, the Rams are done. Season over. The Bears move one game away from the Super Bowl, potentially facing either a second-year quarterback or an injury replacement in the AFC. No matchup in the NFL is easy, but this was a window — and those windows don’t stay open long.
Ask Aaron Rodgers or Dan Marino how rare Super Bowl chances truly are. Between them, 38 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance each. Even greatness doesn’t guarantee multiple shots.
Momentum, belief, shock value — everything screamed end it now. One play. One decision. Push all the chips to the middle.
But football decisions aren’t made in the clouds. They’re made in film rooms.
Why Chicago didn’t gamble
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson didn’t flinch. Replays showed him calm, unmoved, almost indifferent to the miracle unfolding. He knew the touchdown created options — but also responsibility.
Because miracles don’t stack.
Just minutes earlier, Chicago had first-and-goal at the Rams’ 5-yard line. Three ineffective runs by De’Andre Swift and a failed fourth-down pass told Johnson everything he needed to know about his short-yardage confidence.
After the game, Johnson explained it plainly.
“Our goal-to-go situations hadn’t gone very cleanly,” he said. “Our inside-the-5 plan hadn’t worked out like we hoped. I just felt better about taking our chances in overtime.”
There was also time left — 13 seconds and two Rams timeouts. One explosive play, maybe a penalty, and Los Angeles could still have stolen it with a field goal even after a failed conversion.
So Chicago chose survival over glory.
How it unraveled anyway
The Bears lived to fight in overtime — and then watched their season collapse anyway. A brutal interception. A defensive breakdown. Game over.
And just like that, Williams-to-Kmet joined a heartbreaking fraternity: iconic plays that didn’t change the ending. Think Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald in Super Bowl XLIII. Think Julio Jones and that impossible toe-tap in Super Bowl LI.
Legendary moments — frozen in time — attached to losses.
So… was it the wrong call?
Emotionally? Maybe.
Strategically? Probably not.
Coaches don’t get paid to chase vibes. They get paid to trust evidence. And Chicago’s evidence said a single, all-or-nothing snap wasn’t the best bet.
That doesn’t make it satisfying. It just makes it honest.
What this moment really means for Chicago
The Bears don’t leave this game empty-handed. They leave with something rarer than a win: belief.
You can’t build a franchise on miracle throws — but you can build a culture on refusing to quit. This team fought until the very last second, and that matters more than fans often admit.
Williams will be just 24 entering the 2026 season. Think about what he might look like at 27, 28, 29. There are no guarantees — Rodgers and Marino taught us that — but this is as good a foundation as any team could ask for.
Years from now, if Chicago is lucky, Williams-to-Kmet won’t be remembered as a cruel “what if.”
It will be remembered as the beginning.
Sports
Caleb Williams Did His Part But Did the Bears Overthink the Finish
One impossible touchdown changed everything — but Chicago’s season may have been decided by what happened next
For one breathtaking moment, football stopped making sense.
With seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game, Caleb Williams launched a prayer — a 50-plus-yard, off-balance, back-foot moon shot — and somehow, impossibly, it found Cole Kmet in the end zone. It was the kind of touchdown that instantly joins NFL folklore, the sort of play fans remember for decades.
Suddenly, the Chicago Bears were one extra point away from tying the Los Angeles Rams — a scenario no one could have imagined just moments earlier.
And that’s when the question arrived, loud and unavoidable:
Why not go for two?
The dream-big argument
If Chicago converts the two-point try, the Rams are done. Season over. The Bears move one game away from the Super Bowl, potentially facing either a second-year quarterback or an injury replacement in the AFC. No matchup in the NFL is easy, but this was a window — and those windows don’t stay open long.
Ask Aaron Rodgers or Dan Marino how rare Super Bowl chances truly are. Between them, 38 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance each. Even greatness doesn’t guarantee multiple shots.
Momentum, belief, shock value — everything screamed end it now. One play. One decision. Push all the chips to the middle.
But football decisions aren’t made in the clouds. They’re made in film rooms.
Why Chicago didn’t gamble
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson didn’t flinch. Replays showed him calm, unmoved, almost indifferent to the miracle unfolding. He knew the touchdown created options — but also responsibility.
Because miracles don’t stack.
Just minutes earlier, Chicago had first-and-goal at the Rams’ 5-yard line. Three ineffective runs by De’Andre Swift and a failed fourth-down pass told Johnson everything he needed to know about his short-yardage confidence.
After the game, Johnson explained it plainly.
“Our goal-to-go situations hadn’t gone very cleanly,” he said. “Our inside-the-5 plan hadn’t worked out like we hoped. I just felt better about taking our chances in overtime.”
There was also time left — 13 seconds and two Rams timeouts. One explosive play, maybe a penalty, and Los Angeles could still have stolen it with a field goal even after a failed conversion.
So Chicago chose survival over glory.
How it unraveled anyway
The Bears lived to fight in overtime — and then watched their season collapse anyway. A brutal interception. A defensive breakdown. Game over.
And just like that, Williams-to-Kmet joined a heartbreaking fraternity: iconic plays that didn’t change the ending. Think Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald in Super Bowl XLIII. Think Julio Jones and that impossible toe-tap in Super Bowl LI.
Legendary moments — frozen in time — attached to losses.
So… was it the wrong call?
Emotionally? Maybe.
Strategically? Probably not.
Coaches don’t get paid to chase vibes. They get paid to trust evidence. And Chicago’s evidence said a single, all-or-nothing snap wasn’t the best bet.
That doesn’t make it satisfying. It just makes it honest.
What this moment really means for Chicago
The Bears don’t leave this game empty-handed. They leave with something rarer than a win: belief.
You can’t build a franchise on miracle throws — but you can build a culture on refusing to quit. This team fought until the very last second, and that matters more than fans often admit.
Williams will be just 24 entering the 2026 season. Think about what he might look like at 27, 28, 29. There are no guarantees — Rodgers and Marino taught us that — but this is as good a foundation as any team could ask for.
Years from now, if Chicago is lucky, Williams-to-Kmet won’t be remembered as a cruel “what if.”
It will be remembered as the beginning.
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