Sydney has announced three co-captains for the 2022 season with Callum Mills replacing veteran Josh Kennedy in the role.
Mills will lead the Swans alongside Luke Parker and Dane Rampe after Kennedy relinquished the captaincy having held the position for five years.
The 24-year-old was elevated to Sydney’s leadership group in the 2018 pre-season and has 110 games under his belt since debuting in 2016.
Kennedy said the time was right to hand over the captaincy duties to a younger teammate.
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“We’re here for a short time in the scheme of things and it’s our duty to take that baton when it’s our turn and then pass it on when the time comes – and for me that time is now,” Kennedy said in a club statement.
“I’m really grateful to Jarrad (McVeigh) and Kieren (Jack), along with John Longmire and the club for giving me the opportunity to captain. I’ve learnt so much over the journey and I’m really proud of what we have achieved.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to try to get the best out of myself and this team this season. We’re in a great position and I’m excited by what’s ahead.”
Kennedy, 33, will remain in the Swans’ seven-man leadership cohort alongside the three co-captains and Tom Papley, Harry Cunningham and Lance Franklin.