The Ottawa Swans are an Australian rules football club based in Ottawa, Canada.
We have both a mens and womens team that compete in the Ontario league, one of the biggest leagues outside of Australia The club is notable as being the first and currently only Australian rules football club to represent the city of Ottawa. To this day, the club continues to compete in the Ontario Australian Football League in both the Men's and Women's Division 1 competitions. HISTORY
Founded in
08/29/2026
Congrats to these three Swans from La Belle Province for being announced to Women’s+ National team ahead of today’s 49th Parallel Cup in BC.
The Midnight Suns play at 6:30pm EST
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08/29/2026
The Swans are repped by 4 players for the Women’s+ game vs tomorrow in BC! Game kicks off at 2:30pm EST!
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08/29/2026
Four Swans have made the trip over to BC to play for ’s Men’s National Team, the Northwind. They take on the USA tomorrow at 1:30PM PST/4:30 EST. Games will be broadcast on AFLCanada’s youtube page
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“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.”
— Henry Rollins
08/15/2026
Congrats to Swans Alumni Rob Duncan on being recognized for his contributions!
on Friday, we honoured Captain Rob Duncan, who served for 43 years.
retiring in 2013, he worked with the Canadian Forces Small Arms Competition, Ceremonial Guard, and National Defence Headquarters, earning him Canadian Forces Decoration and Chief of Defence Staff Commendation.
Rob, thank you for your dedication and service♥️
Last home game of the regular season drops this Saturday! Join us at Manotick Polo Park and watch for free as the Men’s and Women’s+ teams fight for Finals footy!
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As we wrap up our Summer Junior Footy Swans addition, we want to thank all the youth that came out and participated, as well as to all the parents, guardians and siblings who supported them!
A special thanks to Ethan and Lisa for running the sessions!
Round Nine sees both sides head south for games in Hamilton. The Women’s+ line up for a rematch of last years Grand Final, and the Men look to continue their push for Finals footy!
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07/19/2026
The 4th place Swans Men’s team battled it out with the 1st place Rebels Footy and when dust settled the score remained tied following a gutsy effort!
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Thanks to our sponsor Pierre Acouri
07/10/2026
Unfortunately our games this weekend will not be proceeding. Rest assured the Swans will be filling up their tanks for a trip down the 401 to Toronto next weekend, and Hamilton the following weekend!
Thanks for your understanding!
06/23/2026
The Women’s+ opened up their season with a win over their rivals from High Park! The Men were also victorious on the day!