Media Swans Talk in the Media 2022

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Audio from the Mills SEN interview

Sydney Swans co-captain Callum Mills (4.2.22)

How he is "humbled and honoured" to have been named one of the Swans' three co-captains, why the players have such a strong relationship with coach John Longmire, how the Swans have emphasised contested ball over the summer, where they need to improve in the face of greater expectation and...

player.whooshkaa.com

shaping up to be an awesome captain.. off to a bloody good start!!

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Not sure if this has already been posted, but it’s a nice little piece on a couple of the Swans WA boys, Angus & Logan.

WA draftee learns new role at Swans

WA young gun Angus Sheldrick will train with Sydney’s forwards during his first AFL pre-season as he learns a new role for 2022.

thewest.com.au

 

[bedford]

Girls coach Scott Gowers on SEN now

 

[Ticky009]

Sydney Swans to play in Albury

The Sydney Swans will show their support for regional New South Wales when the team heads to Albury for a pre-season practice match against GWS on Friday, February 25 at Lavington Sports Ground.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Old Kenny]

Sydney Swans to play in Albury

The Sydney Swans will show their support for regional New South Wales when the team heads to Albury for a pre-season practice match against GWS on Friday, February 25 at Lavington Sports Ground.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Awesome! Can wait to take the family. Was at the last pre season game there against the saints if I recall. Ground and facilities have been improved also

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Hope it is being streamed for those who can't attend. Not long now and we're watching footy again.

Edit: I see it's on Kayo

 

[SeanM]

I think it is a good idea. Longmire seems to want to create a unique experience for the players in taking the game to Albury and interacting with the community.

Rather than it being just another routine preseason game against GWS in Sydney which we do every year.

 

[bedford]

I think it is a good idea. Longmire seems to want to create a unique experience for the players in taking the game to Albury and interacting with the community.

Rather than it being just another routine preseason game against GWS in Sydney which we do every year.

He might take them to the family farm at Corowa

 

[bedford]

Good interview with Benny Matthews today

 

[Ticky009]

 

[hairy biker]

Again focuses on the need to improve contested ball, which has been a consistent theme this pre-season.
Talks up the young leaders, with I thought special focus on McInerney & Gulden.

I get the impression we are getting more coverage this pre-season than in previous years (incl non covid times).
Long may it continue.

 

[caesar88]

Great insight from Horse (credit to Marc McGowan who I maintain is one of the better footy journos out there)

I'll also post in the list, game plan & best 22 thread for further discussion.

The big questions facing Sydney in 2022

The Sydney Swans shocked everyone bar themselves by making the finals after consecutive bottom-four placings.

www.news.com.au

 

[bedford]

Great insight from Horse (credit to Marc McGowan who I maintain is one of the better footy journos out there)

I'll also post in the list, game plan & best 22 thread for further discussion.

The big questions facing Sydney in 2022

The Sydney Swans shocked everyone bar themselves by making the finals after consecutive bottom-four placings.

www.news.com.au

He's good and will always reply on twitter

 

[Kiama Chris]

He's good and will always reply on twitter

Terrific interview. Good questions and Horse gave more than he usually does.

 

[Kirkswan]

Inside Sydney: Episode 4​

This week we have a behind the scenes look within the four walls of the club, speaking to Damian Raper, Zoe Vicic and Rob Inness.

Inside Sydney: Episode 4

This week we have a behind the scenes look within the four walls of the club, speaking to Damian Raper, Zoe Vicic and Rob Inness.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

I love the Inside Sydney Episodes...

 

[SwansProudly]

Sam Wicks on pre-season

Wicks: Ready to take it to the next level

Hear from Sam Wicks as he updates us on his progress throughout the pre-season.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Punts]

Him and Ronke could be fighting it out if he doesn’t start nailing them goals IMO

 

[caesar88]

Him and Ronke could be fighting it out if he doesn’t start nailing them goals IMO

I find this to be an odd take. He was probably number 1 at our club for defensive efforts and tackling pressure, and was also top 5 at the club for goals kicked with 17. His inaccuracy was a frustrating flaw in his game and an area he definitely has the most room to improve, but just because he wasn't elite at it, doesn't mean he wasn't still good at it. 17 goals is still a very solid return for a young forward whose played under 30 games and whose primary role in the team is to tackle and pressure.

IMO he is in no danger of losing his spot.

 

[rustycrate]

I find this to be an odd take. He was probably number 1 at our club for defensive efforts and tackling pressure, and was also top 5 at the club for goals kicked with 17. His inaccuracy was a frustrating flaw in his game and an area he definitely has the most room to improve, but just because he wasn't elite at it, doesn't mean he wasn't still good at it. 17 goals is still a very solid return for a young forward whose played under 30 games and whose primary role in the team is to tackle and pressure.

IMO he is in no danger of losing his spot.

I agree. Wicks has a very consistent all round game and plays to a very high level every week which is the opposite of Ronke. Ronke can put in a performance of 5 goals and then be largely non existent for a period of games. Ronke will be looking over his shoulder at guys like Sheather and Sheldrick just to stay on the list. He needs to come out firing in 2022 or the writing is on the wall.

 

[Punts]

I find this to be an odd take. He was probably number 1 at our club for defensive efforts and tackling pressure, and was also top 5 at the club for goals kicked with 17. His inaccuracy was a frustrating flaw in his game and an area he definitely has the most room to improve, but just because he wasn't elite at it, doesn't mean he wasn't still good at it. 17 goals is still a very solid return for a young forward whose played under 30 games and whose primary role in the team is to tackle and pressure.

IMO he is in no danger of losing his spot.

Each to their own , that’s what this about.

Imo his spot is no way cemented , misses goals that are his cream on to many occasions for me

 

[caesar88]

Each to their own , that’s what this about.

Imo his spot is no way cemented , misses goals that are his cream on to many occasions for me

Not arguing with that, he definitely missed some gettable ones. But you keep focusing on the ones he didn't get. What about the 17 goals he did get? Who is realistically going to be able to do better than that while also bringing the defensive efforts that Wicks brings?

You really think Ronke is the answer?

 

[Millky95]

Ronke didn't inspire much faith in his 1 game last season

 

[Punts]

Not arguing with that, he definitely missed some gettable ones. But you keep focusing on the ones he didn't get. What about the 17 goals he did get? Who is realistically going to be able to do better than that while also bringing the defensive efforts that Wicks brings?

You really think Ronke is the answer?

Ronke kicked 7 in 1 match lol

In all seriousness he needs to kick more than 17 with the opportunity he gets.

Only my opinion but he isn’t as good as dole think , he will be under pressure at some point.

His field kicking is also not up to it at times. He doesn’t offer a lot up the ground either

 

[bedford]

Each to their own , that’s what this about.

Imo his spot is no way cemented , misses goals that are his cream on to many occasions for me

So did that Elmer Fud in Bell , not a AFL player !

 

[bedford]

Heeney story in the Herald sun about most Swans having covid and he gave it to his parents at xmas