The Swans are the reigning European Champions after defeating Ireland 1.2 (8) to 0.2 (2) in the Grand Final of the 2010 AFL Europe Championship.

The GB Swans were established in January 2016 by two England Vixens players, Charlotte-Ellen Eales and Lisa Wilson.

The team was created with its sights set on entering the International Cup in Melbourne in 2017.

Their inaugural coach was Garth Nevin, assisted by Ian Mitchell and Lauren Spark.

The Swans are currently coached by Ian Mitchell and the team is managed by Phil Martin.