Overview

• Callum Mills has been handed a one-match ban for a bump on Melbourne's Charlie Spargo, graded as careless conduct, medium impact, and high contact.
• This was Mills' first game of the season after recovering from a long injury absence; the incident resulted in Spargo undergoing a head injury assessment.
• The Swans have now lost players to a total of 10 games due to suspensions in 2025, their worst disciplinary record since 2008.
• Sydney currently sits in 13th place with a 4-7 win record, two games outside the top eight, and faces a critical home match against Adelaide on Saturday night.
• Coach Dean Cox has emphasized the need for players to adhere to the rules as ill-discipline continues to undermine the team's performance.