A Scots student emailed the Swans looking for a shot. Now he’s making his AFL debut
Harry Kyle, a Scots College student, will make his AFL debut for the Sydney Swans against Richmond. Two years ago, he emailed the Swans seeking a try-out despite limited experience in Australian rules football. His athletic background in basketball and rugby helped him secure a spot in the team after impressing during a trial.
- ▪Harry Kyle emailed the Sydney Swans academy two years ago requesting a try-out.
- ▪He was selected in the first round of the AFL draft within a year of his trial.
- ▪Kyle will debut for the Swans against Richmond, replacing injured captain Callum Mills.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/a-scots-student-emailed-the-swans-looking-for-a-shot-now-he-s-making-his-afl-debut-20260529-p601vv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 15:30:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T05:36:58.885Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T05:36:58.885Z |
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