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Emma Swanson

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Experienced midfielder-turned-defender Emma Swanson remains one of the most respected and decorated players in West Coast AFLW history. A two-time Club Champion and former Trademark Player award winner, Swanson continued to play a vital role in 2025 after stepping down as the club’s inaugural captain following six seasons in the role. The former GWS Giant helped guide the Eagles to their historic first AFLW finals appearance, providing invaluable leadership and experience while reaching the 75-game milestone. Throughout her time at West Coast, Swanson has been a steadfast pillar of stability and professionalism, with her character, resilience and work ethic continuing to set the standard for her teammates both on and off the field.
Emma Swanson
Experienced midfielder-turned-defender Emma Swanson remains one of the most respected and decorated players in West Coast AFLW history. A two-time Club Champion and former Trademark Player award winner, Swanson continued to play a vital role in 2025 after stepping down as the club’s inaugural captain following six seasons in the role. The former GWS Giant helped guide the Eagles to their historic first AFLW finals appearance, providing invaluable leadership and experience while reaching the 75-game milestone. Throughout her time at West Coast, Swanson has been a steadfast pillar of stability and professionalism, with her character, resilience and work ethic continuing to set the standard for her teammates both on and off the field.
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Club Captain
Years award won:
2020 - 2024
Club Champion Runner Up
Years award won:
2020
Trademark Player
Years award won:
2022 (Season 6)
Club Champion
Years award won:
2022 (Season 6), 2022 (Season 7)

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Latest Player Videos

  • 01:31

    Swanson reaches 75

    Hear from inaugural Eagles AFLW captain Emma Swanson who will play her 75th game this weekend

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  • 00:43

    Super Swanson has the pep as slick step delivers big goal

    Emma Swanson gathers a clever Charlotte Riggs slap as her smooth move and finish boots West Coast further ahead

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  • 10:03

    Pearce & Swanson press conference 26.09.24

    West Coast Eagles senior coach Daisy Pearce and captain Emma Swanson talks to the media ahead of their match against the Giants.

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  • 02:35

    Swanson looks back on Season 8

    AFLW captain, Emma Swanson, reflects on the ups and downs of the season past, and looks ahead to next year

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  • 02:17

    Swanson celebrates 50 games

    Captain Emma Swanson chats to Eagles Media ahead of her 50th AFLW game and her journey getting there

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  • 00:37

    Swanson with a GOTY nomination

    Emma Swanson brings West Coast back into the contest with an insane finish from the boundary

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  • 04:27

    Swanson back-to-back Club Champion

    Captain Emma Swanson collects her second best and fairest award in the same calendar year

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  • 01:41

    Swanson reflects on Season 7

    AFLW skipper, Emma Swanson, reflects on the season past and the upcoming year

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  • 00:27

    Crown Play of the Day - Round 7

    Emma Swanson's fourth-quarter goal was something special against the Tigers at Mineral Resources Park

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  • 00:32

    Swanson inspires Eagles with brilliant banana

    Emma Swanson keeps the ball alive and threads a fantastic checkside goal

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  • 00:21

    Crown Play of the Day - Round 6

    Captain Emma Swanson finishes this brilliant team goal to open the scoring against the Hawks

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  • 00:38

    The skipper sinks the first goal of the game

    Emma Swanson opens up our clash against Hawthorn with a goal

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  • 07:45

    Swanson press conference 14.09.22

    West coast AFLW captain Emma Swanson speaks to the media ahead of their round 4 match against GWS.

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  • 02:26

    Swanson on new look Eagles

    West Coast captain Emma Swanson discusses our new training regime, new faces in the team and improving on season six

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  • 08:18

    Swanson and Roberts press conference 06.07.22

    The media chat to our AFLW captain Emma Swanson, and our first pick in this year's draft Ella Roberts

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  • 03:32

    Swanson claims Club Champion award

    Captain Emma Swanson wins her first Club Champion honour after her stellar 2022 season

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  • 06:32

    Captain's address: Emma Swanson

    The Eagles AFLW skipper addresses the crowd at the 2022 best and fairest

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  • 02:44

    Finding the Balance - Emma Swanson

    Thanks to BHP, we sit down with captain Emma Swanson to discuss her difficult career juggle between an AFLW player and a firefighter

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  • 01:01

    Crown Player of the Day: Swanson

    Captain Emma Swanson lead from the front on Sunday's game against the Suns, finishing with 20 disposals and 7 tackles

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  • 06:24

    Pratt & Swanson press conference 27.01.21

    AFLW Senior Coach Daniel Pratt and Captain Emma Swanson chat to the media at the official launch of the 2021 AFLW Season.

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Latest Player News

  1. AFLW: History beckons as Eagles prepare for Carlton clash

    With a finals spot on the line Daisy Pearce and Emma Swanson are embracing the moment and backing their process

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  2. AFLW: Swanson hits historic milestone

    Emma Swanson will play her 75th AFLW game on Saturday

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  3. AFLW: Swanson steps down as captain

    Emma Swanson has stepped down as captain for the upcoming AFLW season

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  4. Swanson hits half-century milestone

    Emma Swanson will play her 50th Eagles game on Saturday

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Acknowledgement of Country

The West Coast Eagles Football Club acknowledges and pays respect to the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional custodians of land on the swan coastal plain and east beyond the hills. We pay respect to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. The West Coast Eagles is committed to reconciliation and empowering First Nations Peoples through the establishment of the Waalitj Foundation in 2005.