Overview
- The club confirmed Gowans' exit after a three-point final-round loss to Essendon ended their hopes of playing finals.
- Sydney finished 2025 with a 6-6 record, dropping six of its last eight after a 4-0 start and missing the top eight on percentage.
- Players were informed on Thursday morning as the Swans commenced the process to appoint a new senior AFLW coach.
- Gowans, the inaugural coach since 2022, was contracted through 2027 and guided the Swans to a first finals appearance in 2023.
- CEO Matthew Pavlich praised his role in building the program, and Gowans said the time feels right for new leadership.