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Jonathan Drennan

Jonathan Drennan

Jonathan Drennan is a sports reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.

Dan McKellar has urged caution with in-form Brumbies playmaker Declan Meredith

‘When are we going to learn?’ McKellar fears Wallabies hype could derail Brumbies bolter

Little-known Declan Meredith is in form and being talked up as a Wallabies prospect. But ahead of the Brumbies-Waratahs showdown, both coaches want to pump the brakes.

  • Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan

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Waratahs waste first-half dominance to lose 12th in a row against Blues

The Waratahs blew a 20-8 lead to collapse in the second half, suffering a third straight loss as unforced errors cost them dearly.

  • Jonathan Drennan
The Swans will miss the impact of injured midfielder Errol Gulden.

For the second year in a row, the Swans have lost Errol Gulden to injury. This is what they’ll miss

Last year, the Swans learnt the hard way what life without Errol Gulden looks like. This season, they will hope to learn from those lessons.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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‘Messiah’ hopes for Wanganeen-Milera ‘not realistic’; Swans blow with Gulden out for months

St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt has cautioned pundits to temper expectations on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. In tough news for the Sydney Swans, Errol Gulden needs surgery on his shoulder and will miss four months of football.

  • Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik, Jonathan Drennan, Scott Spits and Marc McGowan
Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich during the March 5 pre-game tribute to victims of the Bondi terror attack.

‘Error of judgment’: Swans admit to script change before pre-game Bondi tribute

Sydney have admitted to changing the script of a pre-game tribute to victims of the Bondi terror attack to remove reference to the Jewish community, saying the AFL was not involved.

  • Jonathan Drennan and Jon Pierik
Waratahs winger Triston Reilly dives for the corner. The try was later disallowed by the TMO.

Super Rugby admits Waratahs’ disallowed try against Reds should have stood

Triston Reilly’s stunning 74th-minute try would have put the Waratahs in front. But it was ruled out by the TMO, and Queensland went on to snatch victory.

  • Tom Decent and Jonathan Drennan
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The Magpies look dejected after a loss.

‘Not going to shy away from it’: McRae opens up on Magpies’ big issue after loss to Crows

The Western Bulldogs, Swans and Crows all clinched big wins on ‘Super Saturday’, while the Cats stormed back from the brink to outlast the Dockers. Follow all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward, Scott Spits, Jonathan Drennan, Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
Errol Gulden of the Swans in action against Brisbane

Swans sweat on Gulden’s shoulder after Brisbane win

The Swans defeated the reigning premiers Brisbane by 44 points, but will face a nervous wait on the fitness of Errol Gulden.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Swans chairman Andrew Pridham.

Swans chair apologises for Bondi tribute that failed to mention Jewish community

Andrew Pridham has taken responsibility for the omission after Swans legend Gerard Healy criticised the pre-game speech delivered by club chief Matthew Pavlich.

  • Jon Pierik, Jonathan Drennan, David Barwell and Andrew Wu
Charlie Curnow (left) and Joel Amartey of the Swans celebrate during the 2026 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Carlton Blues at the Sydney Cricket Ground

My brother’s keeper: The special bond driving Swans forward to protect Curnow

Sydney Swan Joel Amartey and star signing Charlie Curnow have only been teammates for a matter of months, but their relationship has blossomed.

  • Jonathan Drennan