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.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

A sweet read as the Swans ride the waves of success

Sir Isaac defies laws of physics in five-star masterclass

Sydney defeats Fremantle at Metricon Stadium on Sunday afternoon

www.afl.com.au

Buddy lashed for hit, Sydney’s saviour, Freo crushed by injuries: 3-2-1

Buddy lashed for hit, Sydney’s saviour, Freo crushed by injuries: 3-2-1

www.foxsports.com.au

Buddy concern as Swans continue finals charge

Isaac Heeney steered the Swans to another victory but a careless elbow from their star forward could attract unwanted attention.

www.theage.com.au

Geelong move to second by beating Richmond, Swans dominate Dockers

The Cats drive another dagger into the reigning premiers' finals hopes, as the Sydney Swans and GWS also claim victory.

www.abc.net.au

Further to be added as they are posted

Season over for Freo stars, Franklin to face MRO scrutiny

Nat Fyfe will head in for surgery while Lance Franklin is set to face MRO scrutiny.

www.sen.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 for these. The best of course is the Mongrel Punt. This week's article provides great analysis and the writing is just a pleasure to read.

 

[Angry Red Bull]

I think the vast majority of fans want genuine fairness and consistency in the fixture, umpiring, MRO and tribunal issues, the draft, etc etc. A fine, a week, whatever, just be consistent. None of this " there's too much of it so we need to suspend someone". That's just rubbish, whoever the scapegoat is. Would be the same rubbish if they'd suspended Shuey.

Absolutely but equally as importantly is the fact a commentator saying that potentially influences outcomes which needs to be free of bias

 

[Ticky009]

Top 6 contenders assessed and what the Swans gaps are

These are the ‘premiership profiles’ of six flag contenders. Only one club is ‘complete’

These are the ‘premiership profiles’ of six flag contenders. Only one club is ‘complete’

www.foxsports.com.au

Tim Watson rules top four team out of the flag race

"There’s one that won’t win the flag."

www.sen.com.au

 

[bedford]

He is a bloody has-been... only the older fans would have seen him play... It was certainly before my time... rather than making foolish outlandish statements, how about he work on his craft and make insightful and well-thought out comments and perhaps he'll maintain relevance

He was a been though , absolute champion put his body on the line every week . He was out of line on this one though.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

He was a been though , absolute champion put his body on the line every week . He was out of line on this one though.

Everyone's got an expiry date... just ask Eddie and Bucks...

 

[Ticky009]

Just a lazybit - I don't mind Kane Cornes

Kane Cornes

Age

41

Ht

183cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.5

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

11.0

5star

M

5.2

5star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

13.0

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.2

3star

, he swims against the tide on the usual commentary, love it or hate it at least the opinions he has seem honest.

Overachieved or underachieved in 2021? Kane Cornes goes through all 18 AFL teams

Kane Cornes has gone through all 18 AFL teams and stated whether they have overachieved or underachieved in season 2021.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

Contenders!

From third bottom to contender: The numbers behind Sydney's stunning rise

Sydney's form since the mid-season bye has turned its early hot form into something more substantial. Martin Pegan looks at the numbers

www.afl.com.au

Run home to the AFL finals: The race for the eight heats up

With finals fast approaching, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik take a look at all the teams who can still make the eight and which ones have the best chance.

www.theage.com.au

Which teams will make the AFL top eight? Scribes have their say

During the pre-season our pundits gazed into the crystal ball and came up with their top-eight predictions. With the benefit of hindsight (and 19 rounds of footy), they’ve had another go.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

Bombers ready for much more than Buddy blitz

Essendon coach Ben Rutten knows the Swans run much deeper than Lance Franklin however he has earmarked two players as possible opponents for the champion goalkicker.

www.theage.com.au

 

[bedford]

Bombers ready for much more than Buddy blitz

Essendon coach Ben Rutten knows the Swans run much deeper than Lance Franklin however he has earmarked two players as possible opponents for the champion goalkicker.

www.theage.com.au

Can't open it

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

Can't open it

Just boring cliches. Not missing anything.

 

[bedford]

Just boring cliches. Not missing anything.

Thanks Ticky !

 

[Ticky009]

Swans talk first up followed by discussion on Buddy & MRP decision

 

[Ticky009]

Every clubs best kickers

Your AFL club's best kickers

Ever wondered who are the best kicks in the AFL? With the help of Champion Data, we've dug into the numbers to find the answers.

www.espn.com.au

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Top 6 contenders assessed and what the Swans gaps are

These are the ‘premiership profiles’ of six flag contenders. Only one club is ‘complete’

These are the ‘premiership profiles’ of six flag contenders. Only one club is ‘complete’

www.foxsports.com.au

Tim Watson rules top four team out of the flag race

"There’s one that won’t win the flag."

www.sen.com.au

As expected when our pressure drops or we dont bring it in the first quarter we struggle, not sure its a sustainable style for us but Richmond got it working for 4 years.

 

[Westozswan]

So next week we don't even get to play at GMHBA for our home game. It's at Marvel on a Sunday again.

 

[Olian]

So next week we don't even get to play at GMHBA for our home game. It's at Marvel on a Sunday again.

We flipped home games earlier in the season when Melbourne was in lockdown and Sydney wasn’t. That seems like a long time ago.

 

[mattpolo8]

Yeah think the Sunday arvo is so that all the families can just fly with players on the same flight on the Thursday they come out of quarantine

 

[Ticky009]

It says a lot about our trade for Buddy that their still talking about it almost eight years after

How Jordan Lewis found out Buddy chose Sydney over GWS

“We knew he was going."

www.sen.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

It says a lot about our trade for Buddy that their still talking about it almost eight years after

How Jordan Lewis found out Buddy chose Sydney over GWS

“We knew he was going."

www.sen.com.au

If you say Buddy puts an extra 5,000 bums on seats at home games and 2,000 at away games at $50 per bum that's at least $3.35 million every year for 8 years so far plus finals and looking good for the ninth. Of course COVID has cut a quarter of that out but Buddy's contract has paid for itself many times over.
Even if you allow only a third if that we're still in front.
Not to mention the intangibles he brings.
So well done Mr Ireland, if I remember rightly.

 

[Faysals Swans]

If you say Buddy puts an extra 5,000 bums on seats at home games and 2,000 at away games at $50 per bum that's at least $3.35 million every year for 8 years so far plus finals and looking good for the ninth. Of course COVID has cut a quarter of that out but Buddy's contract has paid for itself many times over.
Even if you allow only a third if that we're still in front.
Not to mention the intangibles he brings.
So well done Mr Ireland, if I remember rightly.

No coincidence buddy's arrival coincides with the fact we cracked 40k, then 50k, then 60k members, he is si gle handedly the reason why

 

[Ticky009]

Anywhere. Anytime. Another close classic with the Bombers.

Swans put eyes on top-four after prevailing in epic shootout

Essendon and Sydney play out another classic encounter at the MCG

www.afl.com.au

‘Game of the year’ contender; Swans in top four hunt as Dons fail another test: 3-2-1

‘Game of the year’ contender; Swans in top four hunt as Dons fail another test: 3-2-1

www.foxsports.com.au

Swans get the better of gallant Dons to stake top four claims

Here's everything you need to know!

www.sen.com.au

The storied rivalry continues: Bombers and Swans fight out another classic

Late in a vexed 2021 season, in a game moved from the Gabba back to the MCG in the snapped fingers of a COVID-enforced lockdown in Brisbane, Essendon and Sydney fought out another clash worthy of their storied history, in one of the best games of the season.

www.theage.com.au

To be updated as further reviews released

Swans see off Bombers in fierce arm-wrestle

Sydney are knocking on the door of the AFL top four after beating Essendon by seven points to snare their fifth win on the bounce.

www.espn.com.au

 

[GoTheSwannies]

If you say Buddy puts an extra 5,000 bums on seats at home games and 2,000 at away games at $50 per bum that's at least $3.35 million every year for 8 years so far plus finals and looking good for the ninth. Of course COVID has cut a quarter of that out but Buddy's contract has paid for itself many times over.
Even if you allow only a third if that we're still in front.
Not to mention the intangibles he brings.
So well done Mr Ireland, if I remember rightly.

I'm hoping 2021 will finally be the year we win a premiership with Buddy. That would make the deal an 'official' success, even though it's an absolute success by every other conceivable metric already.

Would love to see him go around for another year as well, providing his body and form hold up of course, and hopefully he's feeling a little charitable and would be happy to continue on a significantly reduced contract, otherwise I don't think we'd be able to afford him without selling our future.

 

[bedford]

Horse coming up on SEN

 

[SwansProudly]

Horse coming up on SEN

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire (1:19:29)

SEN Breakfast Full Show (2/8/21)

Our best bits from the Olympics, before we discussed how Alastair Clarkson played us all like a piano, the "breathtaking" Collingwood win, a "putrid" West Coast and more (40:12), got the latest news from Sam Edmund (1:04:36), and spoke with Sydney Swans coach John Longmire (1:19:29) and sports...

player.whooshkaa.com

PS. Sorry, I've not listened to it.
I'm exhausted with all the swimming, BMX, rowing, sailing, basketball, soccer, hockey, then last night running 800 m, 100m, triple jump, high jump

 

[Jewelsbon]

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire (1:19:29)

SEN Breakfast Full Show (2/8/21)

Our best bits from the Olympics, before we discussed how Alastair Clarkson played us all like a piano, the "breathtaking" Collingwood win, a "putrid" West Coast and more (40:12), got the latest news from Sam Edmund (1:04:36), and spoke with Sydney Swans coach John Longmire (1:19:29) and sports...

player.whooshkaa.com

PS. Sorry, I've not listened to it.
I'm exhausted with all the swimming, BMX, rowing, sailing, basketball, soccer, hockey, then last night running 800 m, 100m, triple jump, high jump

Enjoyable listen, didn't really say much that we don't already know. He comes across as a really good bloke. Starts at 1.22.