Mega Thread The Former Player Thread: Part 2

[hairy biker]

With all the talk about Jason Holmes debuting for the saints, got me thinking about whatever happened to Sandford Wheeler.

Article from May 2014;
http://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/2014/05/04/sanford-wheeler-australia-football/8687295/

Moved back to the USA and is now a wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch in California.

Guys like he, Jamie Lawson and Troy Luff at least gave us occasional highlights back in the dismal early 1990s

 

[The King!]

With all the talk about Jason Holmes debuting for the saints, got me thinking about whatever happened to Sandford Wheeler.

Article from May 2014;
http://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/2014/05/04/sanford-wheeler-australia-football/8687295/

Moved back to the USA and is now a wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch in California.

Guys like he, Jamie Lawson and Troy Luff at least gave us occasional highlights back in the dismal early 1990s

Poor bloody lawson could of been a good player

 

[bedford]

Poor bloody lawson could of been a good player

Gee he gave it to Nicky Winmar in the Burbon & beef one night after we beat the scum in 98. Kept telling Winmar that Micky O was the man now Nicky your no good anymore. That was a bad place that joint

 

[Ticky009]

I used to go to the Burbon & Beef all the time back in the day...it could get a little frisky I'll admit

 

[RW]

Article on Malceski. Apparently he was in tears when he told Horse he was leaving. It sounds like he got an offer that he just couldn't refuse.

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/...nce-leaving-sydney-swans-20150904-gjfff9.html

 

[grimlock]

Hope he had enough $50s to wipe away those tears

 

[Tedeski]

It would have been nice if they asked Mal some questions. Who gives a stuff what Headland thinks!

 

[mark121]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/co...p/news-story/dd66640097012271d298d5cbd30149b2

Jesse White is investigating a code-swap

 

[Punts]

Wonder if kurt will go on to play with his sister

 

[GotTheGoodes]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/co...p/news-story/dd66640097012271d298d5cbd30149b2

Jesse White is investigating a code-swap

Go you great white beast!!

 

[Ticky009]

Wonder if kurt will go on to play with his sister

I'm pretty sure even in QLD that's still illegal

 

[bedford]

I'm pretty sure even in QLD that's still illegal

He's not a past player, but I hope he becomes one.

 

[The King!]

Toby Nankervis is playing somewhere today

 

[The Swans Blog]

Mundine, not a former player, but looking to make a comeback to the NRL. Will be the oldest player in Australian history to play. He's lucky his body has kept up over time.

 

[bedford]

Mundine, not a former player, but looking to make a comeback to the NRL. Will be the oldest player in Australian history to play. He's lucky his body has kept up over time.

Totally unrelated to our page

 

[bedford]

Sean Dempster going to Hawthorn and Box Hill in a development role in the fitness areas.

 

[RW]

Toby Nankervis is playing somewhere today

Sigh...

 

[6yearsold]

is plugger sick? he looks really emaciated in that hall of fame photo?

 

[J_Moore]

is plugger sick? he looks really emaciated in that hall of fame photo?

He's looked like that all year. He's got into endurance motocross, apparently, so dropped a shitload of weight accordingly. His arms are still as big as my legs, though.

 

[Jewelsbon]

is plugger sick? he looks really emaciated in that hall of fame photo?

He was in the corporate box next to me at the Essendon final and yes he has lost a heap of weight but looks fit enough to lace up the boots and join the boys on the park.

 

[The King!]

He's looked like that all year. He's got into endurance motocross, apparently, so dropped a shitload of weight accordingly. His arms are still as big as my legs, though.

He looks like skelator, but doubt he would be the type to be out and about if he was ill and in the public eye more than ever

 

[Big Blood]

Big congrats to Marty Mattner - two out of two in the SANFL.

The GF was vintage Swans-style footy - 14 goals scored.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-24/sturt-wins-sanfl-grand-final/8979474

Fun fact: Sturt lost their first five games.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Big congrats to Marty Mattner - two out of two in the SANFL.

The GF was vintage Swans-style footy - 14 goals scored.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-24/sturt-wins-sanfl-grand-final/8979474

Fun fact: Sturt lost their first five games.

Marty is a bloody legend. Got a chance to meet him & talk with him at a function the SA Supporter group organised. A really down to earth & likeable bloke I reckon. Not to mention smart operator. He looked at the double blues list & utilised their strengths perfectly. Solid simple gameplan. Nothing flashy. Just get the job done.

 

[SwansProudly]

Adam Scheider joins GWS as NEAFL coach. I wish him well except when GWS plays the Swans
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2017-10-16/schneider-joins-the-giants

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Adam Scheider joins GWS as NEAFL coach. I wish him well except when GWS plays the Swans
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2017-10-16/schneider-joins-the-giants

The Schniederman is back in Sydney!!

Loved Schnieds. Was one of my favs before he left & I followed his career closely throughout. One of my most memorable games was his last game (@ Etihad v. Us).

Heartbreaking for him & the Sainters those GF letdowns but reckon he really became a solid leader at the Saints in part because of that failure. He had early success with us then had so many more missed opportunities. A good lesson for the rookies & have heard some good stories re: his leadership qualities & connection with the rookies etc. A bit ala Shawry actually.

Good luck to him. Hope we can poach him in a few years once he's got his coaching eye in.