Player Watch Samuel Swadling

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Pies swoop on Swadling

Collingwood has chosen medium midfielder Sam Swadling with Pick 37 in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[gouki88]

2/2 on fun names thus far

 

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Biography​

A medium midfielder/forward, Swadling is a prolific ball winner who has elite kicking skills on both sides of his body and is very composed with ball in hand. At club level he dominated under 18s football winning Team of the Year recognition after averaging 35.4 disposals and 6.6 clearances in nine matches for West Perth. He debuted at senior level later in the year, showcasing his potential in averaging 17.5 disposals in four matches. Swadling was one of Western Australia’s best at the National Championships, averaging 19 disposals at 74 percent efficiency, 2.8 clearances and 2.5 tackles. He was among his team’s best performers against both South Australia and Victoria Metro and was rewarded with All Australian selection.

 

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[noobermensch]

Love this pick, one of my favourites in the pool.

Playlist of video for Sam:

 

[manicmagpie]

I’m rapt we got Swadling.

Or I suppose it should be ‘wrapped’ we got Swadling.

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Looks promising

 

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A West Aussie. Let's hope he turns out better than the last West Aussie we drafted

Happy for him

Don't give up on Allan yet

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

Like it. Has some pace and skilful on both sides. Welcome Sam.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Welcome to the club, Sam

Happy to see the club replenishing its midfield stocks.

 

[jefffff34]

LONG SOCK WEARER!

 

[Jelly Bean]

A West Aussie. Let's hope he turns out better than the last West Aussie we drafted

Happy for him

Let's hope he turns out better than the last anyone we drafted... Ever...

 

[sr36]

The cloth has landed!

 

[sr36]

Let's hope he turns out better than the last anyone we drafted... Ever...

I'd be ok with a close second to Nick.

 

[stormskye]

A West Aussie. Let's hope he turns out better than the last West Aussie we drafted

Happy for him

Hayes was the last one we picked

 

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[ThePhantom777]

Sam Swadling | WAFL

wafl.com.au

Sam Swadling Draft Profile

West Perth prospect Sam Swadling is a consistent accumulator who seems to find the ball wherever he plays.

central.rookieme.com

WAFL Ones to Watch: Sam Swadling (West Perth) - Perth is OK!

Sam Swadling’s beginning to 2025 would rank up there among the best ever with the quality he is producing for West Perth colts.

perthisok.com

 

[JLC]

Welcome Sam.

Seems to tick some boxes.

Good to see a Sam selected by a club other than Richmond.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

2:53 - Prindable and Swadling clashing with each other.

 

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The best of Swadling's draft year

Watch the highlights of Collingwood's Pick 37 Sam Swadling, a prolific ball winner from West Perth.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[domus]

Oozes class! I loved the passion he displayed in a few of those clips. I am very happy with this pick.

 

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