News Swans Talk in the Media: 2021

[Ticky009]

So thanks to the awesome Kennedy Parker you will notice a sticky post at the top of the pages now. This link will take you directly to the Swans YouTube channel which features interviews etc.

 

[SGBeach]

Dyl Stephens on SEN Sydney.. Podcast on Swans website.
Not sure who the interviewer was, but it was the worst interview i think Ive ever heard. Poor Dyl Stehens.

Says something about AFL / media / Sydney.. and its not good!

On a brighter note..
the most recent conversations with Cal podcast was pretty good.. Nick Davis joins and they interview Harry Cunningham. Cunningham has a few more strings to his bow than i thought.. all goes well for his new leadership role. They speak pretty highly of how well Ling is going too.
LRT makes a special appearance in the last 5 minutes

 

[hairy biker]

The two wake-up calls that shaped Power tall's budding career

How a chat with Sydney recruiter helped laconic Power ruck get drafted

www.afl.com.au

PETER Ladhams has had two significant wake-up calls in his journey from a dreadlocked and laconic junior footballer to a valuable AFL ruck/forward who runs out each week with the word 'combative' at the front of his mind.

The first came in 2016 when his manager told him to call Sydney recruiter Kinnear Beatson for some feedback on what he needed to do to be drafted. He was told he needed to switch on, train hard, and be professional.

Interesting, to me at least, how often we see Beatson quoted in articles giving straightforward advice to potential draftees.
It's not something I recall mentioned about recruiters from other clubs.

 

[bungee]

I always see him as First Cab of the Rank Fox. I like that we have him. Plays anywhere. At 28 he is not the future and that is his only problem. I love him as a player. If we have injuries we have Fox. And we will always have injuries.

He's 27. Started later, will play another 4-5 years at least. I think he'll cement best 22 this year

 

[bungee]

What are you on about ?

Just kidding. You're such a grandpa sometimes.

 

[RUNVS]

On a brighter note..
the most recent conversations with Cal podcast was pretty good.. Nick Davis joins and they interview Harry Cunningham. Cunningham has a few more strings to his bow than i thought.. all goes well for his new leadership role. They speak pretty highly of how well Ling is going too.
LRT makes a special appearance in the last 5 minutes

Anyone know what the god that is LRT is doing with himself these days? I am guessing he is dating supermodels and working on new forms of power storage which will revolutionise the world?

 

[DavyRed]

Anyone know what the god that is LRT is doing with himself these days? I am guessing he is dating supermodels and working on new forms of power storage which will revolutionise the world?

He’s a Player Manager (might be doing other things as well?).

 

[caesar88]

Can we move the gossiping about one of our great players to another thread please?

 

[RUNVS]

Can we move the gossiping about one of our great players to another thread please?

Not really gossiping given O'Loughlin is trying to get on the Swans board right now. It is a genuine discussion. Do we want someone like O'Loughlin on the board?

 

[caesar88]

Not really gossiping given O'Loughlin is trying to get on the Swans board right now. It is a genuine discussion. Do we want someone like O'Loughlin on the board?

Yes. He's clearly a force of good in the footy world.

There's a former players thread if you want to speculate about other stuff.

 

[RUNVS]

Yes. He's clearly a force of good in the footy world.

There's a former players thread if you want to speculate about other stuff.

You and I have different definitions of forces for good.

 

[bedford]

Just kidding. You're such a grandpa sometimes.

Because i had no idea what the F you were on about and i'm not a grandpa !

 

[bedford]

Can we move the gossiping about one of our great players to another thread please?

Totally agree for once take this crap to a non footy thread !

 

[RUNVS]

Totally agree for once take this crap to a non footy thread !

It is relevant to current events though. Had O'Loughlin not just stated he wants to be on the board at the Swans I would agree, but him making that announcement makes this discussion very relevant.

 

[bedford]

It is relevant to current events though. Had O'Loughlin not just stated he wants to be on the board at the Swans I would agree, but him making that announcement makes this discussion very relevant.

Well maybe make a MOL on the board thread

 

[Angry Red Bull]

Not really gossiping given O'Loughlin is trying to get on the Swans board right now. It is a genuine discussion. Do we want someone like O'Loughlin on the board?

Answer: No

 

[robbieando]

MOL by running for a position on our board (which in all likelihood has been given the green light by both the club and the AFL and isn't a challenge to an existing board member) opens the discussion as to what his suitability to sit on the club's board both from a professional standpoint (ie. what does he bring to the table business-wise) and moral standpoint.

Clearly, the club believes that he is suitable to run and sit on the board but there are questions over his past which has never been answered fully. I think he would be a great board member but we can't sit here as a supporter base and cheer the pile on Eddie and then allow MOL to join the board with this question mark against his name without seeking answers to long-running questions.

 

[caesar88]

MOL by running for a position on our board (which in all likelihood has been given the green light by both the club and the AFL and isn't a challenge to an existing board member) opens the discussion as to what his suitability to sit on the club's board both from a professional standpoint (ie. what does he bring to the table business-wise) and moral standpoint.

Clearly, the club believes that he is suitable to run and sit on the board but there are questions over his past which has never been answered fully. I think he would be a great board member but we can't sit here as a supporter base and cheer the pile on Eddie and then allow MOL to join the board with this question mark against his name without seeking answers to long-running questions.

What questions though? He said his piece, maintained his innocence, and was never charged.

Non-story IMO.

 

[RUNVS]

What questions though? He said his piece, maintained his innocence, and was never charged.

Non-story IMO.

Then why did he spend $200,000 to cover it up?

Bill Cosby almost got away with what he did, but who actually believed he was innocent.

 

[Ticky009]

RUNVS & caesar88 unless there's a relevant current media article about MOL on the topic your discussing then please move it to the Former player thread.

 

[bedford]

RUNVS & caesar88 unless there's a relevant current media article about MOL on the topic your discussing then please move it to the Former player thread.

Well someone needs to start one !

 

[RUNVS]

RUNVS & caesar88 unless there's a relevant current media article about MOL on the topic your discussing then please move it to the Former player thread.

Here is the article on O'Loughlin running for a position on the board

‘I’ve bled for the club’: O’Loughlin to run for Swans board

Michael O’Loughlin believes more cultural diversity on the board can only strengthen the Swans but he is basing his tilt on his football and business expertise.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

In case you haven't seen the Swans website announcement

McCartin to play VFL, sets sights on mid-season draft

Former No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin will play for Sydney reserves in 2021

www.afl.com.au

Paddy McCartin’s chance to audition for AFL lifeline after signing with Swans VFL team

Luckless star granted perfect chance to audition for AFL lifeline

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

I'm tempted to call these sort of articles soundbites or something. Not sure yet, the articles aren't full features like the one above on McCartin...I'm up for suggestions.

The midfielder at all 18 clubs poised for a breakout 2021 season

We've gone through all 18 clubs and picked out a midfielder.

www.sen.com.au

Every AFL club’s best chance plus biggest smokey in 2021 Rising Star race

Every AFL club’s best hope — and the biggest smokey — in 2021 Rising Star race

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

I'm tempted to call these sort of articles soundbites or something. Not sure yet, the articles aren't full features like the one above on McCartin...I'm up for suggestions.

The midfielder at all 18 clubs poised for a breakout 2021 season

We've gone through all 18 clubs and picked out a midfielder.

www.sen.com.au

Every AFL club’s best chance plus biggest smokey in 2021 Rising Star race

Every AFL club’s best hope — and the biggest smokey — in 2021 Rising Star race

www.foxsports.com.au

The SEN one read pretty true for McInerney, even though he is not a lock for best 22.
The Fox one was complete rubbish.
So my suggestion is "Not worth your time".

 

[Kummerspeck]

What questions though? He said his piece, maintained his innocence, and was never charged.

Non-story IMO.

He contributed to the settlement of a rape case and was named directly by the victim as being present.