Cloud_ , scaryness and I are thrilled to announce GotTheGoodes as the new special moderator on the Swans board as RW gradually winds down his official duties.
He has been an active and high quality member of the board for many years and is always a measured, balanced, and thoughtful...
Welcome to the club Angus
"Highlight reel" http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2017-11-27/rookie-draft-14-
Bio
Styles is an outside midfielder who has shown an ability to use the ball well by hand and foot. Styles represented the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup competition and was impresive...
After a successful 2 years of Player Sponsorship, the Swans Board is looking to continue this initiative in 2018.
Sponsored Player History
2016 - Callum Mills
2017 - George Hewett
2018 - Gary Rohan
Volunteer coordinator wanted!
We are looking for an interested volunteer (preferably based in...
Admin have determined that we need a standalone Grand Final thread, so here it is! If anyone would like to write a preview, let one of the mod team know and we'd be happy to move your preview to the opening post for visibility.
Otherwise, carry on. Who will win? Who should win? Will Nankervis...
First, lets relive a very touching moment from last year's Grand Final
Now onto the preview! Lets play a game, there is a prize* for the first person to give the correct answer
I carry a famous footballing surname. My father had a very successful career over more than 200 games, all for...
After a great success in 2016 we are again looking for volunteers for match previews this season! How your structure the preview is up to you, but typically it includes a rundown of the squads, some key players, previous matches or some points of interest. I will link some of the examples from...
After a successful first ever Player Sponsorship in 2016 where we were aligned with Callum Mills, the Swans Board is looking to continue this initiative in 2017.
What we aim to do is raise enough to purchase a Redbacks Membership in the name of "Big Footy Swans Board" at the cost of $1365 (if...
By popular demand, and as we're now halfway through the season, take it away in here!
Who should we re-sign and who should resign?
Who's a keeper and who's on the block?
What do we need, and what can we offer?
1) Leaving Parker out of the team was a mistake. Today was a big game and he surely would have made an impact if selected
2) Tom Mitchell is our most consistent midfielder
3) Franklin is extremely difficult to keep quiet - even with nothing in the first half he ended with 18 disposals and 2.2...
Unfortunately there was a different situation when I did this thread last year, due to the AFL's "independent" and "fair" tribunal acting like Steve Harvey
however....
Justice is finally served!
Robbo reacts in shock
Game Details
Round 7, May 7th 2016, 4:35pm
Sydney Cricket Ground...
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-round-2-teams-collingwood-fremantle-make-four-changes-each-ben-reid-jimmy-toumpas-paddy-mccartin-named/news-story/3370a78c287bce130b2984ad1e446535
... for Collingwood against Richmond
After the great success last year it would be fantastic to have these running again in 2016. Those returning will know the deal, for the new arrivals: the basic concept is that you nominate a game you like the look of, and in the week leading up to the game you post a preview to start the...
List Management 101
Welcome to List Management 101. This may become a series, depending on how interesting people find it. It will contain evidence-based assessments of various aspects of list management, like my previous detailed review of our drafting history.
Episode 1 - Position valuations...
By popular demand (yes, 2 people counts as popular demand Sir Swans ) Statistics are provided WITHOUT CONCLUSIONS, so people can make their own. Feel free to unpick and argue any of the assumptions, that's what makes for interesting discussion. Read the notes first because they likely answer...
Due to popular demand (from Sir Swans)
Mike Pyke becomes the first non-Australian who doesn't drink Guinness and farm potatos to play 100 AFL matches. A fantastic achievement for a genuine dual-sport superstar. Nobody else on our list has starred in a World Cup, and unlike much higher paid...
The Verdict is in!
Game Details
Round 1, April 4th 2015, 4:35pm
ANZ Stadium, Homebush
Broadcast live on FoxFooty nationwide from 4:30pm AEST
Broadcast live on 7Mate in Sydney from 4:30pm AEST
Celebrity Supporters
Recent results
Round 11, 6 Jun 2010 (SCG) Sydney defeated * 89-80
Round...
From 1:30pm, more details here http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-20/ask-the-coach-john-longmire
What question will you be asking?
"How proud are you of your best coaches award in 2014?"
"Why was Tom Mitchell dropped after 29 disposals and more tackles than any of your other midfielders...
Ben McGlynn plays his 100th game for a good AFL club next week, and how appropriate that it comes in a Grand Final, and quite possibly against his old team. His effort, commitment and attack on the ball this year has been nothing short of exceptional - he was given a 2nd chance by the Swans and...
The following players are on the trade table:
Recent first round picks
Tom Boyd
Jimmy Toumpas
Jesse Lonergan
Patrick Cripps
Daniel Gorringe
Darcy Lang
Blake Acres
Ben Kennedy
Jesse Lonergan
Patrick Cripps
Shaun Atley
Other youngsters with senior experience
Dylan Buckley
Mitch Golby
Jackson...
Swan Districts product Jetta plays his 100th game this weekend. He hasn't been taking the game on as much as previously with his trademark runs, but he's our leading supplier of inside 50s and easily one of the best ball users in the team, and has improved his defensive pressure. Can he produce...
There is an AFL team for Western Sydney, and it has been there for 32 years. A team for the whole city that does not draw artificial and false boundaries around bridges. A team that does not play home games in Canberra. A team that actually has commitment to NSW talent, with a third of its best...
IF we elect to draft both academy players this year (Isaac Heeney and Abe Davis) and IF we take Josh Dunkley and Callum Mills next year, we will have a fantastic NSW core on our list.
Kieren Jack
Jarrad McVeigh
Kurt Tippett (listed purely for Crows flogs)
Craig Bird
Sam Naismith (if retained...