News Swans Talk in the Media: 2021

[Ticky009]

So thanks to the awesome Kennedy Parker you will notice a sticky post at the top of the pages now. This link will take you directly to the Swans YouTube channel which features interviews etc.

 

[Ticky009]

I didn't think the last few weeks we had been Buddy-centric.
Nice to hear that some Swans families may quarantine at the Gold Coast before travelling onto Melbourne.

We haven't been. And most of the kicks to Bud on the weekend were there, he just couldn't slot them or take the mark.

 

[Kiama Chris]

We haven't been. And most of the kicks to Bud on the weekend were there, he just couldn't slot them or take the mark.

Alex Keath stuck to Bud like glue. He couldn't get one on one. Makes it tough. Commentators said he played on for his goal. He fumbled the mark and recovered it off the Dog. Ump called (correctly) play on. Only Bud was listening.

 

[ScottBo]

Click on The Monday Means Test with David King and there's some good analysis of the Swans starting at 7 mins. King has been hot on the Swans all year, has some interesting points to make about our positives and his reservations about us going all the way. Nice to see something different from the usual flip flop Monday analysis across the AFL media.

Whateley | 1116 SEN

Combining authoritative journalism and sharp-eyed analysis with emotive broadcasting, Gerard Whateley is a unique voice in the coverage of sport in Australia. He'll bring all that and more to SEN mornings.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

Click on The Monday Means Test with David King and there's some good analysis of the Swans starting at 7 mins. King has been hot on the Swans all year, has some interesting points to make about our positives and his reservations about us going all the way. Nice to see something different from the usual flip flop Monday analysis across the AFL media.

Whateley | 1116 SEN

Combining authoritative journalism and sharp-eyed analysis with emotive broadcasting, Gerard Whateley is a unique voice in the coverage of sport in Australia. He'll bring all that and more to SEN mornings.

www.sen.com.au

Made an awful lot of sense did Kingy.
We gave up 2 points on front half turnovers. Ben Mathews? The two runners? Dogs weak? All the above?
But he's right about one thing. We need to do better at clearances. I'm sure the coaches and players are working on it.

 

[Kirkswan]

Whoohoo!!! Once upon a time we used to be 16th...but 2021 is a shiny new year!!

How silky Swans cut another rival to shreds; Dog of a day opens up top four: 3-2-1

How silky Swans cut another rival to shreds; Dog of a day opens up top four: 3-2-1

www.foxsports.com.au

Super Swans knock Dogs off top spot with another top-four scalp

Sydney moves a step closer to sealing finals spot with massive upset at Marvel

www.afl.com.au

Swans consolidate finals claims with impressive Dogs win

Here's everything you need to know!

www.sen.com.au

Swans shake off Bulldogs in AFL upset

Sydney have taken a huge step towards locking in their first AFL finals series in three years with a stunning 19-point upset of the Western Bulldogs.

www.espn.com.au

Swans claim another scalp as Dogs denied top spot

Having already picked off Geelong and Brisbane, the Swans added the Western Bulldogs to their list after turning in a defensive masterclass at Marvel Stadium to win by 19 points.

www.theage.com.au

Swans’ ‘emphatic’ message for AFL rivals

Sydney has sent a statement to the rest of the competition with an impressive 19-point victory over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

www.news.com.au

Restricted Content - The Mongrel Punt

Content from our archives commencing with the 2018 season is restricted to members only. Gotta look after the people that look after us. Want a peek?

themongrelpunt.com

Thanks Ticky009, love your work! Just had myself a most enjoyable little media binge!

 

[Ticky009]

Swans talk in the podcast commences at
9:52 – Sydney’s secret weapon in defence - Tom McCartin

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talk
12:04 – Sydney’s blend of youth and experience

'They've just fallen flat' - West Coast falters against North Melbourne - AFL Daily

West Coast's loss to North Melbourne in Perth (:36); Adam Simpson on West Coast's players (4:20); Sydney's success in 2021 (9:53); Tom McCartin 'he's almost become a defender by accident' (10:43); Chris Scott's game length concerns (13:27). Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode...

omny.fm

 

[SwansProudly]

AFL and Sydney and GWS trying to organise families into a hub
On the road: State governments involved in Swans, GWS exit plan

Swans chairman Andrew Pridham told The Age and the Herald that the league had been working day and night to find a resolution.
“This is a very challenging situation for players, staff and, in particular their families,” Pridham said.
“We are working incredibly hard with the AFL and various state governments to find a solution that can best ease their collective burden. We are mindful that all Australians are facing significant challenges due to no fault of their own. To this end we understand why restrictions are vitally important and are grateful for the efforts of so many people in assisting us in continuing to showcase the sport we all love.”

Article also mentions Tom Hickey

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talking about son Lou and pregnant wife Chloe - how last year they were in a Gold Coast hub

On the road: State governments involved in Swans, GWS exit plan

Several state governments are involved in a plan to reunite Sydney and Greater Western Sydney players and staff with their families as the Swans and Giants face the increasing likelihood they will spend most, if not all, of the rest of the season on the road.

www.smh.com.au

 

[SwansProudly]

The short history of AFL succession plans
...

In the modern era, that is hardly a forerunner to success. As coaches, Buckley, Michael Voss, James Hird and Brett Ratten

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all struggled to replicate what they achieved as a player.
Only Worsfold, Roos and Luke Beveridge have won premierships this century at the club they played for and it’s no disrespect to Beveridge to say he wasn’t an iconic player at the Western Bulldogs.

...
SYDNEY
• Ladder position year before handover: 5th.
• 2012: John Longmire succeeds Paul Roos, coaches first AFL game aged 40 years, 86 days.
• Longmire at Sydney: 250 games – 153 games, 2 draws, 95 losses. Winning percentage: 61.60%; 1 premiership, 3 grand finals.
• Roos at Sydney: 202 games – 116 wins, 2 draws, 84 losses. Winning percentage: 57.92%; 1 premiership, 2 grand finals.

The short history of AFL succession plans

The coaching handover is a relatively modern phenomenon. But has it been successful?

www.smh.com.au

 

[BloodySwan]

The short history of AFL succession plans
...

In the modern era, that is hardly a forerunner to success. As coaches, Buckley, Michael Voss, James Hird and Brett Ratten all struggled to replicate what they achieved as a player.
Only Worsfold, Roos and Luke Beveridge have won premierships this century at the club they played for and it’s no disrespect to Beveridge to say he wasn’t an iconic player at the Western Bulldogs.

...
SYDNEY
• Ladder position year before handover: 5th.
• 2012: John Longmire succeeds Paul Roos, coaches first AFL game aged 40 years, 86 days.
• Longmire at Sydney: 250 games – 153 games, 2 draws, 95 losses. Winning percentage: 61.60%; 1 premiership, 3 grand finals.
• Roos at Sydney: 202 games – 116 wins, 2 draws, 84 losses. Winning percentage: 57.92%; 1 premiership, 2 grand finals.

The short history of AFL succession plans

The coaching handover is a relatively modern phenomenon. But has it been successful?

www.smh.com.au

Age and experience does not equal success. In my workforce there are plenty of more experienced and older people who I would not want in management level positions because I know they could not handle it.

One thing that article failed to point out - Clarko was 36 when he took the job. Mitchell already has more experience and is older than Clarkson at the same stage.

The club just can't expect instant success. The succession plans which failed were the ones expecting instant success from a new coach. That rarely happens no matter how experienced the coach is

 

[CheapCharlie]

Footy Classified mentioned last night Sydney were in talks about bring family to Victoria for the players/staff

Also mention of the Swans player's wife expecting twins and at 32 weeks now. Not sure what will happen there

 

[Kiama Chris]

Footy Classified mentioned last night Sydney were in talks about bring family to Victoria for the players/staff

Also mention of the Swans player's wife expecting twins and at 32 weeks now. Not sure what will happen there

Twins often born before full term, so possibly as little as 4 weeks away. Hickey's wife BTW. If her family is in QLD they might be able to gather in Vic. Twins - OMG!

 

[Ticky009]

Twins often born before full term, so possibly as little as 4 weeks away. Hickey's wife BTW. If her family is in QLD they might be able to gather in Vic. Twins - OMG!

Actually, if the AFL decide to hub the families in QLD first before sending down to VIC, I'd imagine she'd stay up in QLD where both their families are.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Actually, if the AFL decide to hub the families in QLD first before sending down to VIC, I'd imagine she'd stay up in QLD where both their families are.

Makes sense. I wonder if she can fly at 32 weeks. All a bit complicated. Hope for the best. If he needs to miss a game or two, so be it. Just hope it isn't a final!

 

[SM]

The short history of AFL succession plans
...

In the modern era, that is hardly a forerunner to success. As coaches, Buckley, Michael Voss, James Hird and Brett Ratten all struggled to replicate what they achieved as a player.
Only Worsfold, Roos and Luke Beveridge have won premierships this century at the club they played for and it’s no disrespect to Beveridge to say he wasn’t an iconic player at the Western Bulldogs.

...
SYDNEY
• Ladder position year before handover: 5th.
• 2012: John Longmire succeeds Paul Roos, coaches first AFL game aged 40 years, 86 days.
• Longmire at Sydney: 250 games – 153 games, 2 draws, 95 losses. Winning percentage: 61.60%; 1 premiership, 3 grand finals.
• Roos at Sydney: 202 games – 116 wins, 2 draws, 84 losses. Winning percentage: 57.92%; 1 premiership, 2 grand finals.

The short history of AFL succession plans

The coaching handover is a relatively modern phenomenon. But has it been successful?

www.smh.com.au

Horse's first season was 2011 wasn't it?

 

[SwansProudly]

Horse's first season was 2011 wasn't it?

Just checked footywire (not this ol' brain), but I think the smh article is correct as 2012 is John's first season as coach

John Longmire Coaching Record and Statistics

John Longmire Coaching Record and Statistics.

www.footywire.com

 

[SM]

Just checked footywire (not this ol' brain), but I think the smh article is correct as 2012 is John's first season as coach

John Longmire Coaching Record and Statistics

John Longmire Coaching Record and Statistics.

www.footywire.com

Hm, I was overseas in 2010 and I'm almost certain that was Roos and Kirk's last season at the club.



EDIT: Footy wire also has 2011 as his first season in the link you posted.

 

[SwansProudly]

Hm, I was overseas in 2010 and I'm almost certain that was Roos and Kirk's last season at the club.

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EDIT: Footy wire also has 2011 as his first season in the link you posted.

Thanks so much for that

and

AFL Tables - John Longmire - Coaching Record

 

[rustycrate]

Tom Harley on SEN in about 30mins

 

[Jewelsbon]

Actually, if the AFL decide to hub the families in QLD first before sending down to VIC, I'd imagine she'd stay up in QLD where both their families are.

A lot will depend on how healthy her and babies have been as all her medical plans would be Sydney based.

 

[Ticky009]

One thing we still need to improve on

The one “reservation” on the “beautiful” Swans

“I’ve just got a little asterisk on them."

www.sen.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

Thanks to rustycrate for the heads up

Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley on Dwayne's World - Tuesday 13th July

Tom Harley speaks to Dwayne about the evolving COVID situation for the Sydney Swans.

player.whooshkaa.com

 

[Punts]

He isn’t wrong IMO

Our contested ball needs work and we need to get clearances more even like horse said post game

 

[Big Blood]

I agree with Kingy. Contesteds and clearances have been our weakness for a couple of years. We're really an inversion of the Roos-Longmire era Swans, weak on the inside great on the outside. That's one reason why Hickey has been so good for us - statistically he's just about our best clearance player. Give it a year or two and we should be one of the stronger clearance sides.

 

[BloodySwan]

Bang on the money, we are miles away on clearances. Big reason Hickey is so important to us

 

[RUNVS]

He isn’t wrong IMO

Our contested ball needs work and we need to get clearances more even like horse said post game

We need Warner back and Rowbottom either finding form or fixing whatever injury he is carrying.