Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan makes history as new Sydney Swans AFLW coach

“Ever since I arrived at the Sydney Swans as a player I fell in love with the place, so to be trusted with the role as AFLW Senior Coach is a huge honour,” said O’Riordan.

IT'S A LONG WAY FROM TIPPERARY: Colin O’Riordan has been appointed Sydney Swans AFLW Senior Coach. Pic: Sydney Swans.

The Sydney Swans have appointed former Tipperary footballer and AFL player Colin O’Riordan as their new AFLW senior coach for the 2026 season.

The 30-year-old has made history as the first Irish AFL/AFLW senior coach ever.