After a disappointing conclusion to what was a sensational 2022 campaign, Sydney will be hoping to go one step further this year.
John Longmire's men managed to reach the season decider and fell to Geelong on the biggest of stages, but the result only had fans believing this group were destined for glory in the years to come, thanks largely to their youthful stocks.
The Swans backed in their core group over the off-season, bringing in just one experienced figure while the remainder of their list additions came through draft avenues.
Likely to see their most promising players reach new heights in 2023, the sky is the limit for the Swans this season.
Here we list five burning questions the Swans will hope to have answers for in 2023.
3. Which supporting forwards will take the next step in 2023?
A question that has its basis in the events of grand final day.
Heading into the grand final, Sam Reid, who was enjoying a late-career resurgence in 2022, was carrying an injury.
Longmire did not want to drop the veteran, so he played him, and promising young key forward Logan McDonald was dropped for Hayden McLean, who last played in Round 8.
And while the top-five draft pick watched on, Reid was subbed off with four disposals while McLean matched that disposal count while booting a goal.
It was all one giant mistake.
However, it can't be forgotten that the 20-year-old's form wasn't the best heading into the decider.
In the two finals he played, he averaged five disposals, 3.5 marks, and 0.5 goals.
Is there trust in McDonald now? Who is probably Sydney's most important future prospect, especially with Buddy soon to be gone, and Reid winding down.
Now is the time for him to cement himself in this team, and with the ageing forwards by his side he shall take the mantle as the number-one forward very soon.
