Media Swans Talk in the Media 2026

[Ticky009]

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[bedford]

Interestingly, I think TMac takes his marks when both feet are on the ground - I can't recall him flying for a pack mark and taking one. Maybe that is because he is first and formost a defender, but my image of him marking is usually with both feet planted.

I have no idea if that means anything, but it's Friday and I have nothing interesting to say.

Hopefully our media watches can put some Swans media on here . I believe there was a swans breakfast in Adelaide with Sam Edmond hopefully will report on

 

[the hypnotoad]

Interestingly, I think TMac takes his marks when both feet are on the ground - I can't recall him flying for a pack mark and taking one. Maybe that is because he is first and formost a defender, but my image of him marking is usually with both feet planted.

I have no idea if that means anything, but it's Friday and I have nothing interesting to say.

hmmm, friday, you say? ... interesting ...

 

[giantsully]

Am I missing something he said re: off field?

All I heard was a comment that McCartin drops some sitters - which is probably true.

He was hopping into GWS and the AFL's adventures in western Sydney last week. May be what is being referenced here - overall point had some validity but some of his numbers seemed rubbery.

 

[caesar88]

Absolutely loved this. Cresswell was really generous with his thoughts and anecdotes and you can see he still really cares for the club.

 

[bedford]

Absolutely loved this. Cresswell was really generous with his thoughts and anecdotes and you can see he still really cares for the club. And credit to Tommy Flanagan who did well with this considering interviewing is not his usual forte.

South Swans is everywhere , except on here these days

 

[SwansProudly]

Hopefully Tom took this pack mark

 

[Wolfgang West]

Hopefully Tom took this pack mark

Sure he would of, he only drops chest marks.

 

[Wolfgang West]

South Swans is everywhere , except on here these days

I wonder did Darren ever pay our friend for those sunglasses ????

 

[bedford]

I wonder did Darren ever pay our friend for those sunglasses ????

Stafford didn't as well , sad he missed our flags

 

[Ticky009]

Six Points: The stats behind the historically awful Bombers; 'No chance' of Isaac Heeney MOTY

This week's Six Points feature the dreadful Dons, the desperate need for rolling fixtures, an Isaac Heeney declaration, and perhaps the best, yet still underrated, recruit of the year.

www.espn.com.au

ESPN's rolling All-Australian for 2026: Swans star in after dominant performance

Who would pick up an AFL All-Australian blazer if our three footy writers, Jake Michaels, Matt Walsh, and Jarryd Barca had their way? The trio will update the below team after each round of the 2026 season.

www.espn.com.au

Lolz - Sydney 2nd on the list of most close games since 2020...oh we know espn. We know!!!

 

[Big Blood]

Age/SMH profile of Simon Goodwin

Simon Goodwin

Age

49

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

8.8

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

. One of the reasons he was keen to come to the Swans was to get a look inside the club and see why it's been a success.

(The story doesn't mention his wife getting a job in Sydney which I thought was a big factor.)

‘I’m sure that urge will come’: Goodwin plans to coach again – but he’s in no rush

The former Demons coach is loving his new life in Sydney – and his broad new remit as the Swans’ director of performance and coaching. But the itch remains.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Voula]

Interview with Goodwin for those with access to the Age.

‘I’m sure that urge will come’: Goodwin plans to coach again – but he’s in no rush

The former Demons coach is loving his new life in Sydney – and his broad new remit as the Swans’ director of performance and coaching. But the itch remains.

www.theage.com.au

Edit: Big Blood just beat me to it!

 

[Arwib]

How the long bomb is making an impact this AFL season

In a league where inside-50s are so often king, teams with prowess from outside the arc are making a major impact to start the 2026 AFL season.

www.abc.net.au

Swans focused article about long range goal scoring.

 

[bedford]

How the long bomb is making an impact this AFL season

In a league where inside-50s are so often king, teams with prowess from outside the arc are making a major impact to start the 2026 AFL season.

www.abc.net.au

Swans focused article about long range goal scoring.

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Now that's a great stat , thank you

 

[bedford]

McKirdy has a story on Grundy

 

[SwansProudly]

McKirdy has a story on Grundy

 

[bedford]

Good work SP

 

[KTT]

How the long bomb is making an impact this AFL season

In a league where inside-50s are so often king, teams with prowess from outside the arc are making a major impact to start the 2026 AFL season.

www.abc.net.au

Swans focused article about long range goal scoring.

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Great article.. thanks
I was excited about this at the beginning of the season.. think I posted something along the same lines (not as articulate or as accurate as the ABC) but i loved the fact that the Swans have so many weapons from 50m out.
Didn't realise that Paps was near the best in the comp like Curnow and Warner.. add to them Heeney and Gulden (who both get a mention - Heeney kicks goals from everywhere and anywhere, left or right, snaps or drop punts!)
Amartey has shown he should be added to the list, but the ones that excite me are Jmac, Blakey and Campbell.
JMacs goal kicking has gone to another level
Blakeys long goal last week was superb - he seems to do this every few games, or He draws defence to him and does a dinky short pass (often across the body Blakey style) to his team mate that hes just created space for - Blakey is brilliant!
Campbells one that I was really looking forward to this year. I reckon he would add to the Swans long goal tally and in doing so open up the forward line even further. The fella can kick! (lets hope we see it)

 

[bedford]

Great article.. thanks
I was excited about this at the beginning of the season.. think I posted something along the same lines (not as articulate or as accurate as the ABC) but i loved the fact that the Swans have so many weapons from 50m out.
Didn't realise that Paps was near the best in the comp like Curnow and Warner.. add to them Heeney and Gulden (who both get a mention - Heeney kicks goals from everywhere and anywhere, left or right, snaps or drop punts!)
Amartey has shown he should be added to the list, but the ones that excite me are Jmac, Blakey and Campbell.
JMacs goal kicking has gone to another level
Blakeys long goal last week was superb - he seems to do this every few games, or He draws defence to him and does a dinky short pass (often across the body Blakey style) to his team mate that hes just created space for - Blakey is brilliant!
Campbells one that I was really looking forward to this year. I reckon he would add to the Swans long goal tally and in doing so open up the forward line even further. The fella can kick! (lets hope we see it)

Campbell misses these

 

[KTT]

Campbell misses these

definitely looks uncomfortable (especially on set shots), but like I said.. The Fella can kick!
I still hold hope (maybe fools hope?) that he works his shit out and we see the best of his kicking. His best could be anything - 60m out, no problem

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Wrong thread I know but does anyone know when Campbell is back ?

 

[Arwib]

Great article.. thanks
I was excited about this at the beginning of the season.. think I posted something along the same lines (not as articulate or as accurate as the ABC) but i loved the fact that the Swans have so many weapons from 50m out.
Didn't realise that Paps was near the best in the comp like Curnow and Warner.. add to them Heeney and Gulden (who both get a mention - Heeney kicks goals from everywhere and anywhere, left or right, snaps or drop punts!)
Amartey has shown he should be added to the list, but the ones that excite me are Jmac, Blakey and Campbell.
JMacs goal kicking has gone to another level
Blakeys long goal last week was superb - he seems to do this every few games, or He draws defence to him and does a dinky short pass (often across the body Blakey style) to his team mate that hes just created space for - Blakey is brilliant!
Campbells one that I was really looking forward to this year. I reckon he would add to the Swans long goal tally and in doing so open up the forward line even further. The fella can kick! (lets hope we see it)

Logan is the other one here, can roost it

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Ticky009]

Narrow Norwood wings suit Swans as they soar over Suns

Sydney led from beginning to end in a wet and windy contest on Gather Round's most uniquely shaped ground

www.afl.com.au

‘Extreme’: Most ominous part of Swans masterclass... but Suns unearth ‘big weapon’ — 3-2-1

‘Extreme’: Most ominous sign from Swans clinic as Suns unearth ‘big weapon’ — 3-2-1

www.foxsports.com.au

Live: Swans take care of Suns at Norwood before Hawks-Bulldogs blockbuster

The Swans beat the Suns at Norwood Oval, before Hawthorn and the Bulldogs clash in a Gather Round blockbuster at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

Locked Article:

Gather Round - Sydney v Gold Coast - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - The Mongrel Punt

The Swans owned the corridor and gave the Suns their second-straight loss, with a big Gather Round showing. Here‘s the good, bad, and ugly

themongrelpunt.com

 

[The Blue Max]

Better coached, Better drilled, Harder, Skills on a par and Heeney, Papley, Warner, Blakey and Grundy.