The race to be fit for week 1 of finals, will the SUNS roll the footy romance dice on David Swallow?

Update: 2025-08-31

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The race to be fit for the first week of the finals is well and truly on. All eyes at Collingwood are on Beau McReery and Bobby Hill. The Hawks have to consider Josh Weddle. Brisbane will bring back Lachie Neale and the SUNS have got to decide between footy romance and what's the best look for their team when it comes to David Swallow.

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