It was the then-VFL's first steps towards a national competition, but a move that nearly ripped apart one of the league's foundation clubs.
True Trailblazers: How the Swans thrived in Sydney after almost being ripped apart
In the first episode of AFL Team Builders, inaugural coach Ricky Quade, player Dennis Carrol and administrator Dean Moore take you inside the ups and downs of South's trailblazing move to Sydney.
Podcast: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Hosted by Niall Seewang
Produced by Phoenix Trinidad
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