Media Swans Talk in the Media 2024

[liz]

when generally Parker is so lackluster

Hmmm… bit of revisionism happening there. Go back and watch, say, the Freo game from last season when Parker was in beast mode. Just one of many from last season alone.

 

[anotherletdown]

Sounds like a good idea! I'll see what I can do with that. Which platforms do you suggest?



Well, I can't promise it will be eight things every week but I will try!

Here's your 9th.

And some things never change. Once again the AFL mainstream media has dug deep into their highly treasured and inate anti Swans bias and managed to convince themselves that Collingwood had no opponent on the weekend.... a game they managed to lose and heavily too. That should be newsworthy in itself, but a collective nothing to see here has once again confirmed who's really on top of their game this season.

 

[Ticky009]

Parker & Adams still not mentioned as a likely in

In the mix, R2: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round two

www.afl.com.au

Thanks for nothing Fox. Great headline

Victoria’s worst nightmare as true reality of Sydney sides’ fast starts revealed: Power Rankings

Victoria’s worst nightmare as true reality of Sydney sides’ fast starts revealed: Power Rankings

www.foxsports.com.au

Midfield Heeney – Full Time Role or Short-Term Fix? - The Mongrel Punt

The Swans looked thin in the guts when injuries struck, but the move of Isaac Heeney into the midfield has given them grunt. Will it last?

themongrelpunt.com

 

[BloodySwan]

I don't like it that Longmire is hinting that he might slot Heeney back into the forward line. It's such a waste when generally Parker is so lackluster. And Heeney has shown what he can do with electrifying form. In the thick of it where we need him.

Horse isn't going to move Heeney if he's on form.

 

[J_Moore]

Fascinating the first 20 secs tells a lot the club internally didnt believe we were a chance this year?

I don’t think that is the message at all

 

[caesar88]

Parker & Adams still not mentioned as a likely in

In the mix, R2: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round two

www.afl.com.au

Thanks for nothing Fox. Great headline

Victoria’s worst nightmare as true reality of Sydney sides’ fast starts revealed: Power Rankings

Victoria’s worst nightmare as true reality of Sydney sides’ fast starts revealed: Power Rankings

www.foxsports.com.au

Geez that headline is shithouse.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Latest ep of the "Tradies Podcast" with Cleary and McClure

The Errol part, which then becomes a mini-Swans segment, starts just after 5 min mark

 

[Adnico26Parker]

And here is the full interview with Errol on 3AW on Monday

Out of contract Sydney gun Errol Gulden comfortable with contract situation - 3AW Wide World of Sports

Errol Gulden joined Sam McClure and Matthew Lloyd.

omny.fm

 

[Adnico26Parker]

FLORENT KEEN TO STAY WITH SWANS​

Sydney dasher Ollie Florent wants to remain at the club, but is no closer to a new deal as the Swans sort through a long list of priority signings.

Florent, Will Hayward, Robbie Fox and Lewis Melican are free agents, while Errol Gulden and Logan McDonald are out of contract and both likely to attract million-dollar offers.

McDonald was again non-committal on his future when asked on Fox Footy on Friday, saying his manager would take care of his contract.

Sydney football boss Leon Cameron

Leon Cameron

Age

51

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

12.4

5star

HB

4.7

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.9

3star

No current season stats available

D

20.8

5star

K

14.4

5star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

and Melbourne-based Charlie Gardiner

Charlie Gardiner

Age

41

Ht

190cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

3star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

2.6

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

0.2

3star

G

0.6

3star

are working through those deals and believe all players want to stay. All will have rival interest and, with Sydney making such a hot start to the season, it can only drive the price of those players up.

CODE Sports

CODE Sports

www.codesports.com.au

 

[Superstar swan]

The players really are coached to be as non committal as possible with these questions

 

[Millky95]

The players really are coached to be as non committal as possible with these questions

And why wouldn't they be?

 

[tombomb]

GETTABLE: Another flag Tiger to wait, 12-year deal on cards, 'wildcard' draftee

Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey discuss 2024's top draft prospects, offer a 'quick fix' and are joined by player agent Marty Pask

www.afl.com.au

Only a brief mention, but Twomey said on Gettable that Rowbottom and the club are in contract talks.

Around 13:30

 

[caesar88]

Listening to the True Bloods podcast it was mentioned on there that apparently Fox Footy were talking about how if we can use our hands as good as we can use our foot skills then we'll be even better. Does anyone know what show this was mentioned?

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Parker & Adams still not mentioned as a likely in

In the mix, R2: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round two

www.afl.com.au

Thanks for nothing Fox. Great headline

Victoria’s worst nightmare as true reality of Sydney sides’ fast starts revealed: Power Rankings

Victoria’s worst nightmare as true reality of Sydney sides’ fast starts revealed: Power Rankings

www.foxsports.com.au

Midfield Heeney – Full Time Role or Short-Term Fix? - The Mongrel Punt

The Swans looked thin in the guts when injuries struck, but the move of Isaac Heeney into the midfield has given them grunt. Will it last?

themongrelpunt.com

Really? Why would you expect them to be?

 

[tombomb]

Fascinating the first 20 secs tells a lot the club internally didnt believe we were a chance this year?

How did you draw that conclusion?

 

[bloodsbigot]

I like the YouTube thumbnail choice. Papley with the bitch slap.

 

[tombomb]

The elite names Heeney has joined after record-breaking Champion Data ratings start

“This is the best two-game period to start a season that we've seen.”

www.sen.com.au

 

[SGBeach]

Dogs make an offer, Tiger wants more, Hawks miss access to top prospect

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

At the end of this article, it talks about the Swans recruiting and list management set up.
Interesting read after Dalrymple has departed. Keane was chased by West Coast and Pyke but has chosen to stay and is being 'groomed by Beatson as part of a succession plan.. McVeigh going in the drafting side of things (as well as assistant coaching) after his success in coaching the Allies last year

 

[SGBeach]

The elite names Heeney has joined after record-breaking Champion Data ratings start

“This is the best two-game period to start a season that we've seen.”

www.sen.com.au

Firstly... how good is Heeney!
secondly... listening to Hoyne talk about the importance of scoring / exploding from the back half is interesting. Do we all remember complaining about Beatson drafting another half back flanker? Seems he and the Swans recognised the importance of that position in attack earlier than Big Footy - who would've thought??

 

[bedford]

Firstly... how good is Heeney!
secondly... listening to Hoyne talk about the importance of scoring / exploding from the back half is interesting. Do we all remember complaining about Beatson drafting another half back flanker? Seems he and the Swans recognised the importance of that position in attack earlier than Big Footy - who would've thought??

Hoyne is a half back flanker

 

[liz]

Firstly... how good is Heeney!
secondly... listening to Hoyne talk about the importance of scoring / exploding from the back half is interesting. Do we all remember complaining about Beatson drafting another half back flanker? Seems he and the Swans recognised the importance of that position in attack earlier than Big Footy - who would've thought??

I don't think this is anything new. Go back two decades and you will find Roos anointing Kennelly as our most important (not best, but most important) player.

 

[tombomb]

Firstly... how good is Heeney!
secondly... listening to Hoyne talk about the importance of scoring / exploding from the back half is interesting. Do we all remember complaining about Beatson drafting another half back flanker? Seems he and the Swans recognised the importance of that position in attack earlier than Big Footy - who would've thought??

In fairness, a lot of the run of the attack we are getting from half back and through the midfield is coming from Academy players.

And we have been exposed pretty often for not having enough contested ball winners.

 

[SGBeach]

Hoyne is a half back flanker

So what?

I don't think this is anything new. Go back two decades and you will find Roos anointing Kennelly as our most important (not best, but most important) player.

Ive never seen the Swans move the ball from half back the way are now.
ps.. Kennelly was a fav player when I was a kid

In fairness, a lot of the run of the attack we are getting from half back and through the midfield is coming from Academy players.

And we have been exposed pretty often for not having enough contested ball winners.

Academy players still get drafted... as did Florent, JMac, Roberts, Lloyd

Well.. Im pretty happy that Beatson drafted players with elite running abilities and who are good kicks. Im also pretty happy with how Horse and the coaches have developed these players and the game plan.. Im also loving watching the Swans players like Blakey, Jmac, Florent Rampe, etc etc rebound off half back through the corridor to an open forward line. pretty dam entertaining

 

[bloodsbigot]

And here is the full interview with Errol on 3AW on Monday

Out of contract Sydney gun Errol Gulden comfortable with contract situation - 3AW Wide World of Sports

Errol Gulden joined Sam McClure and Matthew Lloyd.

omny.fm

I genuinely believe Gulden will elevate himself to Bob Skilton levels by the end of his career. Probably snag a couple of Brownlows. Hes already been robbed of one. I think he's currently our best player and will most likely remain so for a while. I honestly can't remember a player at the swans I've been more mesmerized by. Probably Lockett? Makes me excited to watch the swans every week like I'm 10 years old again.

If he somehow leaves because of contract, it would be a tragedy.

 

[caesar88]

I genuinely believe Gulden will elevate himself to Bob Skilton levels by the end of his career. Probably snag a couple of Brownlows. Hes already been robbed of one. I think he's currently our best player and will most likely remain so for a while. I honestly can't remember a player at the swans I've been more mesmerized by. Probably Lockett? Makes me excited to watch the swans every week like I'm 10 years old again.

If he somehow leaves because of contract, it would be a tragedy.

This comment earns a very rare "phwoaar"

Because that is a massive call. Don't repeat it around my granddad or he'd want you charged for it! He reckons Skilton's the best he's ever seen and he saw all the greats - Barassi, Matthews, etc. One of his favourite sayings is, "But he's not Bob Skilton."

"I can't believe we let George Hewett go, he's such a good player."
"But he's not Bob Skilton."

"Geez did you see Heeney's game the other night?"
"Pretty good, but he's not Bob Skilton."

"Aren't you glad your mob's got Harley Reid pops?"
"Why? He's not Bob Skilton!"

If it wasn't so flattering towards one of our own, it would be ****ing annoying LOL