Player Watch #1 GigaChad Warner: 2024 All Australian

[Kennedy Parker]

Chad Warner
When the Sydney Swans swept up Chad Warner

1

Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

with pick 39 at the 2019 AFL Draft, they secured a youngster with an insatiable appetite for the contest. Warner attacks the ball and opponents with aggression and is relishing calling midfield bulls Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker

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Luke Parker

Age

32

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

his teammates at the Swans. Warner impressed for Western Australia in the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18.2 touches (50 per cent contested), 3.2 clearances and 6.8 tackles per game. He also tallied an average of 27.1 disposals, 6.4 clearances and 7.4 tackles per match at Colts level for East Fremantle in 2019. He earned his AFL debut against Richmond in Round 6 of the 2020 season, recording eight disposals and two tackles.

Chad Warner

1

Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

DOB: 19 May 2001
DEBUT: 2020
DRAFT: #39, 2019 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Willetton (WA)/Aquinas College (WA)/East Fremantle (WAFL)

Chad Warner | AFL

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[hairy biker]

I will say one thing, his behaviour does not epitomise that of a Blood.

And we currently lack Bloods in the team.

Off topic a bit, but I think still relevant.

What is/was a 'Blood'?

Roos came in, brought in Leading Teams and emphasised open and honest feedback and led by Stewy Maxfield the team struck upon the 'Bloods' to identify who they wanted to be, what they wanted to stand for and to link back to the team's heritage.

What was it though?
Perhaps team first, doing the hard yards, one for all, pursuing excellence, being able to trust one another and giving that feedback?

It become a mantra and of course when we won the 2005 flag it took on this mythical persona.

And yet the bloke who lifted that Premiership Cup was Barry Hall, who in his autobiography made it clear he hated the whole concept of the feedback.
Brett Kirk wasn't that week's captain (due to the revolving role) and so looked on when a bloke who was eventually marched out of the club accepted the Cup.

Was the 'Bloods' spirit on display in the embarrassing 2014 GF, was it on display when Callum Mills was bullied by Carlton of all teams in 2017, was it there in '22 or '24?

When we won the 2005 flag, the 'Bloods' became a thing, in the media especially, but I've always wondered how much did it actually improve the long term performance of the team?

Most clubs, then and now, would have had internal performance standards, arguably the main difference was the heightened, more structured feedback within the club and of course win the flag and it was seen as all about the 'Bloods culture' and yet we didn't win another flag until 2012 (and none since), so how much difference did it actually make?

Personally I'd be happy if we never mention the 'Bloods Culture' again, except in a historical context and I'd be more than happy if the current players asked themselves, particularly following 2022 and 2024, what went wrong, how can they improve and most importantly set their own standards and benchmarks and hold each other to them. And they can call it whatever they, just not the 'Bloods'.

PS I will just add I was thrilled that Stewy Maxfield was our pick to present the Premiership Cup if we'd won in 2024, and that he accepted the potential honour, as his tenure at the Swans didn't end overly well, when he was let go in the Covid/soft cap restructuring.

 

[The King!]

All the clubs and players meet with people all the time. Most are just not dumb enough to get caught

 

[Superstar swan]

All the clubs and players meet with people all the time. Most are just not dumb enough to get caught

There are so many avenues in today’s world that could be used. Zoom meetings, face time , even the manager dealing with it.

There’s no need to be playing golf with oppo ceo’s

 

[The King!]

There are so many avenues in today’s world that could be used. Zoom meetings, face time , even the manager dealing with it.

There’s no need to be playing golf with oppo ceo’s

Unless you want to drive the price up

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Its a bit wild some are okay with this while he is still under contract.

 

[Kbroome]

Its a bit wild some are okay with this while he is still under contract.

Do you just accept the first job offer you got or did you search around and find a better offer. Chad is just using his social following and the media to increase the speculation and increase the money he earns for his job

 

[The King!]

Its a bit wild some are okay with this while he is still under contract.

Ok with him playing golf?

Players go to other clubs players/officials weddings , people hang out, people talk, he isn't hanging out with Don Pyke while telling us he can't come to work , so who cares really.

 

[Superstar swan]

Some head in the sand stuff going on around here

 

[bedford]

Its a bit wild some are okay with this while he is still under contract.

ffs he's allowed to play golf with friends , he's not hiding , as has no reason to do

 

[bedford]

Ok with him playing golf?

Players go to other clubs players/officials weddings , people hang out, people talk, he isn't hanging out with Don Pyke while telling us he can't come to work , so who cares really.

For gods sake , don't make sense

 

[The King!]

There are so many avenues in today’s world that could be used. Zoom meetings, face time , even the manager dealing with it.

There’s no need to be playing golf with oppo ceo’s

Harley's had a few coffees in his time

 

[ashep]

Worth remembering that the Swans were very, very good to Kieran during what was a sometimes tough period in his personal life. I've got no doubt that he would communicate that to Chad regardless of his new role.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

If everyone followed Chad’s approach to contract renewals - and by that I mean being unnecessarily public to drive up the price - the club would have been non-stop with “will he or won’t he” stories all through last year for several players.

Those players also would have had to out-do each other to get a bigger slice of a fixed-sized pie. The result would have been compromises to our overall list, and incentives for every player left over to push for more money or leave. The players who stayed and put the team first would be underpaid.

Chad is more talented than most and so can create more media attention and also get away with it within the club.

It is also entirely his prerogative if he wants to chase as much money as he can through his short playing career.

The consequence though is that some swans supporters will not like it and they will call it out. Some of his teammates and swans support staff may also feel the same way.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

Off topic a bit, but I think still relevant.

What is/was a 'Blood'?

Roos came in, brought in Leading Teams and emphasised open and honest feedback and led by Stewy Maxfield the team struck upon the 'Bloods' to identify who they wanted to be, what they wanted to stand for and to link back to the team's heritage.

What was it though?
Perhaps team first, doing the hard yards, one for all, pursuing excellence, being able to trust one another and giving that feedback?

It become a mantra and of course when we won the 2005 flag it took on this mythical persona.

And yet the bloke who lifted that Premiership Cup was Barry Hall, who in his autobiography made it clear he hated the whole concept of the feedback.
Brett Kirk wasn't that week's captain (due to the revolving role) and so looked on when a bloke who was eventually marched out of the club accepted the Cup.

Was the 'Bloods' spirit on display in the embarrassing 2014 GF, was it on display when Callum Mills was bullied by Carlton of all teams in 2017, was it there in '22 or '24?

When we won the 2005 flag, the 'Bloods' became a thing, in the media especially, but I've always wondered how much did it actually improve the long term performance of the team?

Most clubs, then and now, would have had internal performance standards, arguably the main difference was the heightened, more structured feedback within the club and of course win the flag and it was seen as all about the 'Bloods culture' and yet we didn't win another flag until 2012 (and none since), so how much difference did it actually make?

Personally I'd be happy if we never mention the 'Bloods Culture' again, except in a historical context and I'd be more than happy if the current players asked themselves, particularly following 2022 and 2024, what went wrong, how can they improve and most importantly set their own standards and benchmarks and hold each other to them. And they can call it whatever they, just not the 'Bloods'.

PS I will just add I was thrilled that Stewy Maxfield was our pick to present the Premiership Cup if we'd won in 2024, and that he accepted the potential honour, as his tenure at the Swans didn't end overly well, when he was let go in the Covid/soft cap restructuring.

I think a Blood is a lot of those things. To me a Blood is humble, works hard (including on feedback), plays tough and puts the team first.

I haven’t read Hall’s autobiography, though do wonder how much of his memoirs were influenced by the way his time ended (to me he was not treated well, and I think even Roos now accepts he stuffed up).

That said, while Hall was a swan he was very team oriented for a KPF at the time, and to me he worked hard to control his aggression (particularly given his upbringing and how poorly the umpires protected him) - so I reckon he did act on the feedback even if he didn’t like it.

 

[BloodySwan]

Mills pressured the rest of the team into sticking together. I wont be shocked if he tries the same with Chad.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Listen to no one else Chadley. Go for maximum dollars. Maybe he’s got another 10 years playing career. Take the extra $300k a year, that’s worth $3m buckaroos.

What would you do ? Mateship - can get that at any club. Sydney Town - Perth has beaches too, Flag chance - not sure who’s closer, us freo or wce.

Good luck to you, create a live auction, stream it on you tube with Jake Paul, make everyone pay the maximum for your talent.

 

[The King!]

Listen to no one else Chadley. Go for maximum dollars. Maybe he’s got another 10 years playing career. Take the extra $300k a year, that’s worth $3m buckaroos.

What would you do ? Mateship - can get that at any club. Sydney Town - Perth has beaches too, Flag chance - not sure who’s closer, us freo or wce.

Good luck to you, create a live auction, stream it on you tube with Jake Paul, make everyone pay the maximum for your talent.

100% and the club should always do what’s best for it , it’s a business

 

[tombomb]

100% and the club should always do what’s best for it , it’s a business

Yeah, who cares that it is a team sport?!

Just try and get as much money as possible.

 

[melbournehammer]

Yeah, who cares that it is a team sport?!

Just try and get as much money as possible.

they are professional athletes.

 

[tombomb]

they are professional athletes.

He is also chose to play a team sport.

 

[melbournehammer]

The difference is there's having mates & then there's sharing a round of golf with the CEO of a rival organization who is trying to entice you away from your current employer.

Its a bad look - I'm pretty sure a few of his teammates wouldn't be too happy about it either (even though they'll never say anything in public).

youd be surprised i suspect at how accepting professional athletes are about a team mate getting a great deal somewhere else.

its not like they all grew up in fitzroy and they hate richmond.

 

[The King!]

Yeah, who cares that it is a team sport?!

Just try and get as much money as possible.

They are all trying to get the most money possible, otherwise why do we have list cloggers like Ladhams , Francis, Clarke etc over the years and why are Blakey Mills Heeney etc on big money long term.

Why did Parker leave for 2 more years guaranteed

$

 

[melbournehammer]

He is also chose to play a team sport.

no actually he chose to enter a draft and was drafted to a club without having any say in it.

the team he was selected for used him and he used it.

Harry Marsh was drafted to play in a different state, was backup played a prelim, was dropped and was delisted no doubt against his wishes

thanks for coming.

being a professional athlete is brutal and unforgiving. to resent players for trying to maximise their earnings is not my viewpoint

 

[tombomb]

They are all trying to get the most money possible, otherwise why do we have list cloggers like Ladhams , Francis, Clarke etc over the years and why are Blakey Mills Heeney etc on big money long term.

Why did Parker leave for 2 more years guaranteed

$

Parker started looking around because he was playing at Frankston.

 

[The King!]

Parker started looking around because he was playing at Frankston.

Oh so we he went to north just to finish out his existing contract cool