Dane Rampe announces retirement from AFL

Dane Rampe Sydney Swans AFL retirement Australian rules football

Sydney Swans defender Dane Rampe has announced his retirement from the AFL after a 14-season career. The 36-year-old played 289 games for the club, ranking seventh in the history of the South Melbourne/Sydney Swans.

Rampe, who was drafted as a rookie in 2012, served as co-captain from 2019 to 2023. He most recently stepped in as stand-in captain during the 2026 finals series following an ACL injury to captain Callum Mills. His final match was the club’s preliminary final loss to Fremantle.

Throughout his career, Rampe earned All-Australian honours in 2016 and won the Bob Skilton Medal in 2019. He appeared in 25 finals, placing him fourth in the club's history for most finals appearances.

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AFL · Callum Mills · Dane Rampe · Fremantle · Sydney Swans

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[● 3 SOURCES] Rampe won the Bob Skilton Medal in 2019. play.afl · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rampe played in 25 finals. play.afl
[● 4 SOURCES] Dane Rampe has announced his retirement from the AFL. play.afl · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Rampe was drafted with pick 37 in the 2012 Rookie Draft. play.afl · thewest.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Rampe was named an All-Australian in 2016. play.afl · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Rampe's final match was the preliminary final loss to Fremantle. theqldr.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] Rampe played 289 games for the Sydney Swans. play.afl · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Rampe co-captained the Swans from 2019 to 2023. play.afl · theqldr.com.au · thewest.com.au