[10][11] Warner debuted in the Swans' eight point loss to the Richmond Tigers in the 6th round of the 2020 AFL season, alongside teammate Dylan Stephens.
He then enjoyed a breakout 2022 season with his incredible burst and impact per touch immediately marking him as one of the best young players of the competition.
AFL journalist Damian Barrett spoke many times about the high esteem he places him in, even counting him a certainty to win the Brownlow at some stage.
In Sydney’s Indigenous Round clash with Carlton Warner stepped up collecting 29 disposals and kicking 2 goals to be awarded with the Goodes-O’Loughlin Medal for Best on Ground in the game.
Warner finished the 2023 season after playing 21 out of a possible 24 games for Sydney and polling his teams’ second most Brownlow votes with 16 on the night.