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O'Riordan Makes History as New Sydney Swans AFLW Coach
Colin O'Riordan becomes the first Irish senior coach in AFLW after leading Sydney Swans through coaching ranks following their ninth-place finish in 2025.
- This year, Colin O'Riordan has been appointed to lead Sydney Swans AFLW program as the club's new senior coach.
- After finishing ninth and missing the finals, Sydney Swans AFLW changed coaches this year following Scott Gowans' departure, with Kate Mahony calling O'Riordan the "standout choice."
- After retiring with chronic hip injuries, Colin O'Riordan coached the QBE Sydney Swans U/18 male academy and served as an AFLW assistant after playing 34 AFL games for the Swans.
- O'Riordan said he has faith in the current playing list and believes the trust with the role as AFLW senior coach is a huge honour, and he is grateful for the opportunity.
- The appointment marks a milestone as the first Irish senior coach in AFL/AFLW, with Colin O'Riordan bringing notable Gaelic football success from the Tipperary Gaelic football team.
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Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach
Sydney's new AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan will create history as the first Irish person to lead a men's...
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