The team's reserve side also participated in the 2017 NEAFL season.

The Swans became the first team ever to make the finals after starting 0-6.

The Bob Skilton Medal is an annual award presented to the club's best and fairest player throughout the season.

Rising Star Award: Lewis Melican Dennis Carroll Trophy for Most Improved Player: George Hewett Barry Round Shield for Best Clubman: Callum Sinclair Paul Kelly Players’ Player: Josh Kennedy Paul Roos Award for Best Player in a Finals Series: Heath Grundy & Kieren Jack The 2017 All-Australian team included two Swans players in the initial 40-man squad, before naming just Lance Franklin in the final team.

Each round during the season a different eligible player is nominated for the annual award of AFL Rising Star, with a panel of experts voting on the nominated players at the end of the year.