Swans claim $1 million McClelland Trophy with dual finals run
Sydney's AFL and AFLW teams both reached finals in 2026, winning the $1 million prize.
Reported by AFL.com.au
ShareWhy it matters
The prize recognises simultaneous success across both programs and funds player payments and club operations.
In Australia. Sydney's dual success shows how equal investment in men's and women's AFL produces results on and off field.
Key facts
- $1 million
- Prize money total
- Preliminary final (16 points)
- Swans men's finish
- Final four (15 points)
- Swans women's finish
- Two games by combined 7 points
- Geelong AFLW losses
- Sydney's AFL and AFLW teams both made the finals in 2026, clinching the McClelland Trophy and $1 million prize.
- The trophy goes to the club whose men's and women's teams finish highest combined on the ladder after finals.
- Geelong were favourites with strong finishes in both competitions, but their AFLW team lost twice by a combined seven points, dropping them below Sydney.
- Sydney's men reached a preliminary final while the women reached the final four.
- The club receives $500,000, with $250,000 each for the AFL and AFLW players.
