News Swans Talk in the Media 2023

[Millky95]

Few Sponsors pass the sniff test when you get too close. Partly it is capitalism. Personally I have difficulty with Qatar as I would Woodside, News Ltd and assorted other Oz connected companies. FWIW I am also not a fan of insurance companies which promote what is another form of gambling.

Apparently QBE suck as an insurence company too

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Apparently QBE suck as an insurence company too

No surprise. I expect all insurance companies suck. I think they exist to make banks look great in comparison.

 

[Ed_Gein]

‘Get emotional thinking about it’: Plugger praised as touching image melts AFL world’s hearts

‘Get emotional thinking about it’: Legend praised as touching image melts AFL hearts

www.foxsports.com.au

I know it's not directly Swans related (so wrong thread?), but gee, Lockett looks unrecognisable! I doubt I'd be able to spot him in the street.

 

[Deccas]

I'm more sensitive about the Qatar issue because I lived there for a while and saw things that I just cannot reconcile with the stated values of the Sydney Swans.

The club makes public statements of principle and then takes money from (and promotes) a business owned by those who are diametrically opposed to those very same principles. It reeks of hypocrisy & hence I cringe when I see the club loudly proclaiming "look how virtuous we are! We're not taking money from gambling companies!".

I fail to see why the Swans see a need to take Qatari money - even though F1 & a pile of major soccer clubs do too.

Having said that - I'm probably a hypocrite myself, as I still fly Qatar Airways periodically.

Yeah it's reprehensible what happens there. I really get the cynicism as well, like it's hard to take the swans apparent commitment to anti gambling seriously if they are willing to look passed Qatar's modern day slavery. I think you're right to be cynical head honchos at the swans just see where the wind is blowing with the gambling stuff and are protecting themselves/the club. Good outcome though. It shows as well that an organised effort among swans members could get them to end the partnership with Qatar too.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

‘Get emotional thinking about it’: Plugger praised as touching image melts AFL world’s hearts

‘Get emotional thinking about it’: Legend praised as touching image melts AFL hearts

www.foxsports.com.au

I know it's not directly Swans related (so wrong thread?), but gee, Lockett looks unrecognisable! I doubt I'd be able to spot him in the street.

Is that some sort of extreme diet?

 

[bedford]

Yeah it's reprehensible what happens there. I really get the cynicism as well, like it's hard to take the swans apparent commitment to anti gambling seriously if they are willing to look passed Qatar's modern day slavery. I think you're right to be cynical head honchos at the swans just see where the wind is blowing with the gambling stuff and are protecting themselves/the club. Good outcome though. It shows as well that an organised effort among swans members could get them to end the partnership with Qatar too.

This is good stuff for the society thread

 

[bedford]

Richard Osborne on the Front BAR TONIGHT

 

[Deccas]

This is good stuff for the society thread

It's a direct response to a peice of media the swans have put out. I understand you have particular expectations of how threads should be used but they aren't universal and the mods do a good job here. I'm sure they'll move it and let me know if I'm using the forum inappropriately but I'll leave it up to them rather than you if that's alright?

 

[robbieando]

Apparently QBE suck as an insurence company too

They do but at least they aren't Youi or Budget Direct.

 

[Deccas]

Fair enough , but there is a thread for this discussion

My point is that I think here, in response to a peice of media on the topic, is the thread for it. If the people charged with moderating the forum don't think so they will let me know but your view on what threads are for is just that - your view.

Seriously mate I appreciate your contribution but the self appointed Sheriff stuff annoys me no end. Currently two threads are derailed because you've taken it upon yourself to tell people what they can and can't post.

 

[SwansProudly]

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Press Conference

 

[hairy biker]

James Rowbottom Press Conference

"Analysed the game pretty in depth"

Just the way Rowy talked I have a feeling the analysis may have come with a few rockets from Mr Longmire.

Be interesting to see the performance this week.
I seem to recall the last game we 'analysed in great depth' was the Essendon loss in Rd 16 last year.
We went fairly well after that.

Thought the interviewer did his very best, but Rowy wasn't giving him anything.

And it was great, for once, to actually hear what the questions were.

 

[rustycrate]

"Analysed the game pretty in depth"

Just the way Rowy talked I have a feeling the analysis may have come with a few rockets from Mr Longmire.

Be interesting to see the performance this week.
I seem to recall the last game we 'analysed in great depth' was the Essendon loss in Rd 16 last year.
We went fairly well after that.

Thought the interviewer did his very best, but Rowy wasn't giving him anything.

And it was great, for once, to actually hear what the questions were.

I was not listening to the answers. I was so happy for once, I thought how good is it it to hear the questions.

 

[SwansProudly]

'There's no excuse': Swans bullish in bid to break Port hoodoo

Sydney is looking to end a six-game losing streak against Port Adelaide when the sides meet on Saturday night

www.afl.com.au

 

[bedford]

James Rowbottom Press Conference

Deccas this is what its for

 

[rustycrate]

Deccas this is what its for

Yes Sir

 

[Deccas]

I know what you think. I think it should be for media, and then discussion of that media. It's not up to us though, and you're preference for shifting discussion of a media article to general discussion is just your preference. I have lots of preferences about how people use the forum as I'm sure do other users, but it's only you who posts a half dozen times a day your preference as though it was an actual rule!

My point is that the media thread is for new stuff about us in the media and discussion should be on general discussion and then you get bullshit about toasties etc that's all it just gets derailed and ive been guilty of it of course .

 

[Deccas]

Deccas this is what its for

You're not a mod pull your head in. If people want to discuss some the implications of that press conference in response to it this seems the appropriate thread of that.

 

[Deccas]

You tell people that thier post are in the wrong place, againt the rules "off topic" several times a week. It's an in joke of our forum that people invoke the wrath of bedders for going off topic. You can cry bullshit all you like, but any regular user of the swans forum knows exactly what in describing.

No i don't that's absolute bullshit

 

[Arrr]

So considering how this thread has gone over the last few days lets hope no news is good news for the swans.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

So considering how this thread has gone over the last few days lets hope no news is good news for the swans.

Well unfortunately that is not how it is.

Paddy's concussion, Bud's form and the circumstances of a tough loss will dominate the airwaves.

Bizarrely we have the Hinkley presser uploaded to the Sydney site not Longmires. Is this the AFL having the last laugh on a dirty night for our Club.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Wouldn't mind hearing the Horse presser. Does anyone know an alternative source?

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Wouldn't mind hearing the Horse presser. Does anyone know an alternative source?

No all of the sites just link to the AFL url.

Unless they fix it we wont ever see or hear it.

 

[Ticky009]

Read all about it

Last-gasp kick falls short as Power surge past injury-hit Swans

Port Adelaide has come from the clouds to overrun Sydney in a bruising encounter

www.afl.com.au

Longmire circumspect on McCartin, Hinkley praises Port character

Paddy McCartin suffered another worrying concussion during Sydney's loss to Port Adelaide

www.afl.com.au

A 'miracle' win for Port (while the Swans lost 2 players) whatever

‘Miracle win’ stuns AFL as young Swan heartbroken over chaotic final siren scenes

‘Miracle win’ stuns AFL as young Swan heartbroken over chaotic final siren scenes

www.foxsports.com.au

Port Adelaide hang on in a thriller as Florent buzzer beater falls just short

Port Adelaide survived a kick after the siren to claim their second win of the season.

www.sen.com.au

Paddy McCartin concussed again as Swans fall agonisingly short against Port

Swans defender Paddy McCartin faces an uncertain future after suffering another concussion during Sydney’s dramatic loss to Port Adelaide at the SCG on Saturday night.

www.theage.com.au

Paywalled articles:

Port Adelaide v Sydney - Mongrel Talking Points - The Mongrel Punt

An after the siren shot from Ollie Florent fell short of the mark as Port Adelaide held on to record a great win over the Swans. HB is on it!

themongrelpunt.com

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/round-4-teams-darcy-byrnejones-and-tom-clurey-dropped-for-swans-clash/news-story/afd8fc3892ae6e634bc2c24712dfaf0e

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Read all about it

Last-gasp kick falls short as Power surge past injury-hit Swans

Port Adelaide has come from the clouds to overrun Sydney in a bruising encounter

www.afl.com.au

Longmire circumspect on McCartin, Hinkley praises Port character

Paddy McCartin suffered another worrying concussion during Sydney's loss to Port Adelaide

www.afl.com.au

A 'miracle' win for Port (while the Swans lost 2 players) whatever

‘Miracle win’ stuns AFL as young Swan heartbroken over chaotic final siren scenes

‘Miracle win’ stuns AFL as young Swan heartbroken over chaotic final siren scenes

www.foxsports.com.au

Port Adelaide hang on in a thriller as Florent buzzer beater falls just short

Port Adelaide survived a kick after the siren to claim their second win of the season.

www.sen.com.au

Paddy McCartin concussed again as Swans fall agonisingly short against Port

Swans defender Paddy McCartin faces an uncertain future after suffering another concussion during Sydney’s dramatic loss to Port Adelaide at the SCG on Saturday night.

www.theage.com.au

Paywalled articles:

Port Adelaide v Sydney - Mongrel Talking Points - The Mongrel Punt

An after the siren shot from Ollie Florent fell short of the mark as Port Adelaide held on to record a great win over the Swans. HB is on it!

themongrelpunt.com

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/round-4-teams-darcy-byrnejones-and-tom-clurey-dropped-for-swans-clash/news-story/afd8fc3892ae6e634bc2c24712dfaf0e

Thanks Ticky. Swans site now has the Horse presser. I have trouble linking it in. Sorry.