{
  "id": 7054451,
  "title": "I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/im-ready-to-be-swans-captain-says-gulden",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T03:51:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-13/ready-to-be-swans-captain-says-gulden/107148134"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden expressed his readiness to become the team's stand-in captain as the Swans pursue an AFL premiership while grappling with suspension and injury. With five players sidelined, Mills' injury adds to the challenge. Gulden, 24, has stepped up as a potential captain, praising Mills for his leadership. The Swans face Fremantle in the prelim final on Friday in hopes of securing a spot in the grand final. Gulden's 53-point qualifying final win over Brisbane sparked immense pride, marking his most significant achievement in his six seasons with the club.",
  "summary": "Sydney star Errol Gulden throws his hat in the ring to be the stand-in captain in the absence of the injured Callum Mills as the Swans prepare for a prelim final.",
  "key_points": [
    "Errol Gulden ready to become Swans stand-in captain",
    "Five players sidelined, Mills injured adds challenge",
    "Gulden 53-point win sparks pride in six-season career"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Errol Gulden's readiness to take on a leadership role indicates the Swans are preparing for a period of transition and continuity in their leadership, should regular captain Mills miss further time.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/im-ready-to-be-swans-captain-says-gulden-7055975",
        "published": "2026-09-13T03:51:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}