It was a fantastic bookend for Rachele, who, less than 12 months ago, was dropped for the Crows’ clash against the Swans at the SCG. On Saturday night, he was centre stage and the main attraction.

The Swans pulled out all the stops for Paul Roos’ iconic side, welcoming them into their HQ in the hours before the match, before letting them take part in the now customary march to the SCG for ...

It is understood the previously unplanned Clovelly venture was at the directive of the club's leaders in the aftermath of the SCG hammering and took place ... but then conceded 12 unanswered Adelaide ...