Sydney has appointed former player Colin O'Riordan as its new AFLW senior coach following Scott Gowans' departure.
O'Riordan moves into the top job after serving as an assistant, as well as holding a position with the Swans Academy, since retiring as a player in 2022.
The Irishman has quickly risen through the ranks at the red and white to emerge as a highly-rated figure internally, with the Swans appointing O'Riordan to succeed Gowans following the club's disappointing 2025 campaign.
“After an extensive and thorough recruitment process we feel that Colin has all the attributes to be a successful AFLW Senior Coach, and was the standout choice,” Swans AFLW football boss Kate Mahony said in a statement.
“Over the past couple of years, he has shown exemplary leadership in his various coaching roles at the club, with his integrity a hallmark of his character. Colin is a well-respected member of the club, and I look forward to seeing what he will bring to the program.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome Colin and his fiancée Louise into the Swans AFLW family.”
O'Riordan first joined the Swans in 2015 following a bright career in Gaelic football and hurling.
He would make his AFL debut in 2018 against North Melbourne and would feature at the level 33 more times, with his final appearance coming in 2022.
Sydney's AFLW side failed to reach finals in 2025, falling short of a top eight finish on percentage after a Round 12 loss to Essendon that saw the Swans manage just 11 points.
