News Swans Talk in the Media 2023

[JZ_Skitzo]

Might tune into 360 tonight to see if there's any sign of a meltdown

Just watched. First up in the agenda.

Blown away by their response.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Just watched. First up in the agenda.

Blown away by their response.

Highlights?

 

[bloodsbigot]

Wheatly, pretending to be a journalist: Sydney Swan's defender Tom McCartin is free to play after a sickening bump in last Saturday's theft at Adelaide Oval. Originally suspended for 2 weeks, McCartin was cleared of any wrong doing by the tribunal stating "he turned to pick up the ball and it was a footballing incident". Robbo, weeks after his older brother Paddy McCartain retired again from AFL football due to concussion related injuries, how bad of a look is this for the AFL?

Robbo pretending to be sober: It's a horrid look Gerard. First, the Crows don't get a goal they deserved to win the game. Second, they lose a player for their last game, which should have seen them make finals. And now Gerard, McCartin gets to play. I think... pauses, leans forward the AFL wants no head knocks. This had to be 6 weeks. If the AFL were serious. Are they serious? I wrote lifts up the Herald Sun to make sure he gets his plug in just the other day, the importance of headknocks and correct umpiring, Gerard.

Gerard: As the injustices continue against the Crows, we turn our attention to the Cattery where Jeremy Cameron pitches to TDK as to why he'll play so well with Geelong superstar: Bailey Smith

You need to emphasise Robbos confusion and tripping over his own sentences more. But otherwise very accurate. I'm reading it in their voices.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[tombomb]

Wheatly, pretending to be a journalist: Sydney Swan's defender Tom McCartin is free to play after a sickening bump in last Saturday's theft at Adelaide Oval. Originally suspended for 2 weeks, McCartin was cleared of any wrong doing by the tribunal stating "he turned to pick up the ball and it was a footballing incident". Robbo, weeks after his older brother Paddy McCartain retired again from AFL football due to concussion related injuries, how bad of a look is this for the AFL?

Robbo pretending to be sober: It's a horrid look Gerard. First, the Crows don't get a goal they deserved to win the game. Second, they lose a player for their last game, which should have seen them make finals. And now Gerard, McCartin gets to play. I think... pauses, leans forward the AFL wants no head knocks. This had to be 6 weeks. If the AFL were serious. Are they serious? I wrote lifts up the Herald Sun to make sure he gets his plug in just the other day, the importance of headknocks and correct umpiring, Gerard.

Gerard: As the injustices continue against the Crows, we turn our attention to the Cattery where Jeremy Cameron pitches to TDK as to why he'll play so well with Geelong superstar: Bailey Smith

And after all that both said they agreed with the McCartin decision ...

Gerard and Robbo have their issues but they aren't particularly biased against our club.

 

[JZ_Skitzo]

Highlights?

As above. Both completely agreed with the funding and explanations.

 

[Millky95]

And after all that both said they agreed with the McCartin decision ...

Gerard and Robbo have their issues but they aren't particularly biased against our club.

Well there you go

 

[MR0808]

And after all that both said they agreed with the McCartin decision ...

Gerard and Robbo have their issues but they aren't particularly biased against our club.

Except when we play Geelong

 

[Chaisa]

Except when we play Geelong

TBF that's more bias towards their club, not bias against a particular club. I'm not sure anyone who grew up with the V/AFL can stay truly neutral when discussing their footy team.

 

[caesar88]

And after all that both said they agreed with the McCartin decision ...

Gerard and Robbo have their issues but they aren't particularly biased against our club.

Whately was impressive in his GF review. He's a Cats supporter but if anything he seemed to be coming from a place of frustration that we'd failed in the big dance again and just seemed underwhelmed that the game was pretty much a non-contest. Which was pretty much how everyone outside of Geelong felt, so he did well to speak for the masses rather than the few.

He's very hit and miss for mine.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

TBF that's more bias towards their club, not bias against a particular club. I'm not sure anyone who grew up with the V/AFL can stay truly neutral when discussing their footy team.

Go to the Crows’ board.

For there ye’ shall bear witness to truly nuanced, measured, well reasoned discussion.

 

[Cadsky]

Paywalled so I can't read it but the first line says we are now frontrunners for McKay and headline suggests our offer will get them band 1 compo. Sigh if true.

I'm not against getting him, he's just not worth the $$ required for B1.

Money Talks: Swans’ offer may net Kangaroos top two in draft

Sydney are emerging as frontrunners to win North Melbourne defender Ben McKay’s signature after the Swans missed out on West Coast’s Tom Barrass.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

 

[Cadsky]

Managed to get past the paywall and here's the part relating to McKay. The rest of the article goes onto other clubs and players.

"Sydney are emerging as frontrunners to win North Melbourne defender Ben McKay

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’s signature after the Swans missed out on West Coast’s Tom Barrass

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Tom Barrass

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Essendon were considered McKay’s likeliest destination if, as expected, the restricted free agent pursues a big-money contract elsewhere, but rival clubs, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they do not want to talk about other clubs, believe the Swans are favoured to land the big Roo.

The belief among those same sources is Sydney’s offer will be significant enough to trigger band-one compensation and potentially arm North with the top two picks in this year’s draft.

They have met McKay, just as the Bombers have, sources familiar with the situation told Money Talks."

All I get out of that really is that we have met with him and someone from another club thinks we're throwing bags of money at him. Gee where have I heard that before?

 

[Olian]

Managed to get past the paywall and here's the part relating to McKay. The rest of the article goes onto other clubs and players.

"Sydney are emerging as frontrunners to win North Melbourne defender Ben McKay’s signature after the Swans missed out on West Coast’s Tom Barrass.

Essendon were considered McKay’s likeliest destination if, as expected, the restricted free agent pursues a big-money contract elsewhere, but rival clubs, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they do not want to talk about other clubs, believe the Swans are favoured to land the big Roo.

The belief among those same sources is Sydney’s offer will be significant enough to trigger band-one compensation and potentially arm North with the top two picks in this year’s draft.

They have met McKay, just as the Bombers have, sources familiar with the situation told Money Talks."

All I get out of that really is that we have met with him and someone from another club thinks we're throwing bags of money at him. Gee where have I heard that before?

Up there with where we offered an 8 year deal for Tom DeKoning and it turns out we never spoke to him.

 

[BloodySwan]

Managed to get past the paywall and here's the part relating to McKay. The rest of the article goes onto other clubs and players.

"Sydney are emerging as frontrunners to win North Melbourne defender Ben McKay’s signature after the Swans missed out on West Coast’s Tom Barrass.

Essendon were considered McKay’s likeliest destination if, as expected, the restricted free agent pursues a big-money contract elsewhere, but rival clubs, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they do not want to talk about other clubs, believe the Swans are favoured to land the big Roo.

The belief among those same sources is Sydney’s offer will be significant enough to trigger band-one compensation and potentially arm North with the top two picks in this year’s draft.

They have met McKay, just as the Bombers have, sources familiar with the situation told Money Talks."

All I get out of that really is that we have met with him and someone from another club thinks we're throwing bags of money at him. Gee where have I heard that before?

I think the interesting part is more McKay isn't talking with anyone

 

[kickthething]

And after all that both said they agreed with the McCartin decision ...

Gerard and Robbo have their issues but they aren't particularly biased against our club.

If you listened to David Zita, there was an undertone about Sydney having success at the tribunal, he laboured that point a little with a nudge nudge feel to his delivery.

 

[Ticky009]

If you listened to David Zita, there was an undertone about Sydney having success at the tribunal, he laboured that point a little with a nudge nudge feel to his delivery.

The reason we have success is because as previously posted our solicitors prepare incredibly well. And that person who tweeted this has a law background.

 

[Ticky009]

Damo & Sara talk about Tom McCartin

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tribunal findings.

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Swans offer for North backman Ben McKay

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Ben Mckay

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27

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202cm

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104kg

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7.5

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3.7

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3.8

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2.7

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1.7

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77.2

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7.5

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4.5

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3.0

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2.5

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1.5

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88.5

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7.0

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3.4

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3.6

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2.4

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2.0

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67.8

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Money Talks: Swans’ offer may net Kangaroos top two in draft

Sydney are emerging as frontrunners to win North Melbourne defender Ben McKay’s signature after the Swans missed out on West Coast’s Tom Barrass.

www.theage.com.au

 

[SwansProudly]

Chad and Errol in U22 team

Star midfielders named in 22Under22

Chad Warner and Errol Gulden have been selected in AFLPA’s fan-voted side for 2023.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

Chad and Errol in U22 team

Star midfielders named in 22Under22

Chad Warner and Errol Gulden have been selected in AFLPA’s fan-voted side for 2023.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Team pretty right.

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Adnico26Parker]

SYDNEY SWANS CEO TOM HARLEY WEIGHS IN ON NON-GOAL CONTROVERSY

Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley weighs in on non-goal controversy

“There are also a myriad of mistakes throughout games and that’s one of the great vagaries in sport."

www.sen.com.au

 

[RUNVS]

 

[Ticky009]

More from the AFL360 McCartin discussion

‘That’s a bump!’ Greats shocked Swan cleared for ‘nasty’ act that broke rival’s cheek

‘That’s a bump!’ Greats shocked Swan cleared for ‘nasty’ act that broke rival’s cheek

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Cadsky]

More from the AFL360 McCartin discussion

‘That’s a bump!’ Greats shocked Swan cleared for ‘nasty’ act that broke rival’s cheek

‘That’s a bump!’ Greats shocked Swan cleared for ‘nasty’ act that broke rival’s cheek

www.foxsports.com.au

**** there's some salty pricks out there.