Media Swans Talk in the Media 2025

[Ticky009]

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[bedford]

Like I said, what most of the observant posters on here say about us plus quite a bit about Freo, poor coaching and midfield setup. Likes the new kid. Also quality writing unlike most journalists.

Thanks , or modern day so called clickbait journo's

 

[SwansProudly]

An excellent review by HB of the Mongrel. Says quite a few of the things being said here by the more observant posters plus a fair bit more. Best $6.60 I spend.

Smiling over the spelling.
Perhaps we should link HB to :

Player Watch - #17 James 'Don't forget the O' JordOn

Player Profile: At just 22 James Jordon can call himself a premiership player after appearing in the 2021 Grand Final for Melbourne as the medical substitute, the same year he made his debut for the Dees. The midfielder was initially taken as pick 33 in the 2018 draft and joined the Sydney...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Adnico26Parker]

afl.com.au "Nine things we learnt"

Grundy is making a late All-Australian charge​

It is little coincidence that Sydney's form has improved at the same time as its ruck has reached the top of his game. Brodie Grundy

4

Brodie Grundy

Age

31

Ht

202cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

32.0

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

34.6

5star

D

13.8

4star

K

5.2

2star

HB

8.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

20.6

5star

reaffirmed his claim to be among the leading rucks with a powerful performance against the Dockers' one-two punch of Luke Jackson

9

Luke Jackson

Age

24

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

and Sean Darcy

4

Sean Darcy

Age

27

Ht

203cm

Wt

111kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

3.4

1star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

2.4

4star

HO

28.8

5star

D

6.8

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

1.8

4star

HO

20.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

6.8

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

32.0

5star

that proved pivotal in the Swans' 11-point victory on Sunday. The 31-year-old struck first when awarded a free kick against Jackson at a boundary throw-in and slotted the opening goal of the game, then went on to gather a game-high 12 clearances among 20 disposals to set the tone as the Swans dominated the stoppages. All-Australian selectors have named as many as three rucks in the squad in recent years and even among stiff competition, Grundy must be right in the mix after earning the last of his two blazers in 2019.

Nine things we learned: Grundy is making a late All-Australian charge

Sam Darcy can be stopped, we may have seen the last of Sam Lalor in 2025 plus more R17 lessons

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[Ticky009]

Well this one I did not see coming

 

[Big Blood]

Well this one I did not see coming

Now I think about it it makes sense. He's def a hot and cold player.
But Zak Jones for the Saints? He can't even get into the As

 

[The King!]

Well this one I did not see coming

Makes sense, when he plays well and is tackling, working hard, we get going and win, he is just no nonsense

 

[Ticky009]

Now I think about it it makes sense. He's def a hot and cold player.
But Zak Jones for the Saints? He can't even get into the As

Yeah, the Jones one had me scratching my head.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Yeah, the Jones one had me scratching my head.

Might be a case of correlation rather than causation.

 

[bedford]

Yeah, the Jones one had me scratching my head.

Im having wifi issues what has he done

 

[Big Blood]

Im having wifi issues what has he done

Somebody's done a chart of 'barometer' players, when they play well the team wins , and vice versa I guess.

Our barometer is apparently Hayward. Jones is St Kilda's. Must be quite old data.

 

[Voula]

Papley is on Unfiltered tomorrow night (Wednesday) after the Front Bar.

 

[bedford]

Papley is on Unfiltered tomorrow night (Wednesday) after the Front Bar.

I know a couple that won't watch , but credit to 7 for giving us this , he's a good Blood

 

[bloodsbigot]

Yeah, the Jones one had me scratching my head.

Wait a sec, Zak Jones is still playing??

 

[rustycrate]

Wait a sec, Zak Jones is still playing??

Zac Jones lol sanga short of a picnic.

 

[bedford]

Zac Jones lol sanga short of a picnic.

Your ultimate try hard tough guy dud

 

[MF]

Well this one I did not see coming

Doesnt surprise me. I think the very last comment I made in the Hayward thread was that due to his role he plays his best footy when we're playing well as a team.

Being a medium sized forward who doesn't play any other positions is a pretty tough gig

 

[Ehswan]

Bluey McKenna talking coaching on SEN.
Experienced and balanced view..
Every coach needs 3 to 4 years to give them a go.
Importance of good assistants
Injuries impact
Leadership from the top down...president and ceo communicating. ( hope we get a good one )
Game plans for the list...and the list for the game plan.

Might be interpreting a bit of what he said

 

[The Blue Max]

Bluey McKenna talking coaching on SEN.
Experienced and balanced view..
Every coach needs 3 to 4 years to give them a go.
Importance of good assistants
Injuries impact
Leadership from the top down...president and ceo communicating. ( hope we get a good one )
Game plans for the list...and the list for the game plan.

Might be interpreting a bit of what he said

His comments on the Cornes issue reflected my thoughts.

 

[giantsully]

Doesnt surprise me. I think the very last comment I made in the Hayward thread was that due to his role he plays his best footy when we're playing well as a team.

Being a medium sized forward who doesn't play any other positions is a pretty tough gig

Ain't that the truth about MSFs? Shocked to learn in the general recent (deserved) gushiness about Jamie Elliott that this is his first 40 goals season. Puts Wil's '24 season in more context.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Interview with JJ on RSN Breakfast this morning

http://www.rsn.net.au/news/rsn-podcast/breakfast-with-harf/2025-07-09/how-james-jordon-shut-down-one-of-the-best-midfielders-in-the-afl/694577

How James Jordon shut down one of the best midfielders in the AFL - Breakfast with Harf

James Jordon from Sydney joined Breakfast with Harf on the back of the Swans' tight win against Fremantle on Sunday. Jordon had a very impressive game containing Caleb Serong, which went a long way in determining the result. He also discussed how realistic the club is being about making finals.

omny.fm

 

[bedford]

Bluey McKenna talking coaching on SEN.
Experienced and balanced view..
Every coach needs 3 to 4 years to give them a go.
Importance of good assistants
Injuries impact
Leadership from the top down...president and ceo communicating. ( hope we get a good one )
Game plans for the list...and the list for the game plan.

Might be interpreting a bit of what he said

Not a popular bloke at a couple of local clubs and at CV

 

[Jewelsbon]

Interview with JJ on RSN Breakfast this morning

http://www.rsn.net.au/news/rsn-podcast/breakfast-with-harf/2025-07-09/how-james-jordon-shut-down-one-of-the-best-midfielders-in-the-afl/694577

How James Jordon shut down one of the best midfielders in the AFL - Breakfast with Harf

James Jordon from Sydney joined Breakfast with Harf on the back of the Swans' tight win against Fremantle on Sunday. Jordon had a very impressive game containing Caleb Serong, which went a long way in determining the result. He also discussed how realistic the club is being about making finals.

omny.fm

Gee I hate the way he's called a tagger. I hate that terminology, always makes me think of the scragging, dirty types like Baker was. Don't reckon our JJ plays like that at all.

 

[rustycrate]

Gee I hate the way he's called a tagger. I hate that terminology, always makes me think of the scragging, dirty types like Baker was. Don't reckon our JJ plays like that at all.

I think is a compliment to Jordon that as he says he can restrict the best player but also hurt the opposition as well.

And he did on the weekend.

 

[caesar88]

Gee I hate the way he's called a tagger. I hate that terminology, always makes me think of the scragging, dirty types like Baker was. Don't reckon our JJ plays like that at all.

I think it is only a negative connotation if you think of the role as a negative one. Which a lot of people do. Tagging is a genuine craft that some can do and others can not. I think the only way the perception of tagging is ever going to change and become appreciated for what it is is for those who do it to wear the title of 'taggers' proudly.

 

[Bloods86]

I think it is only a negative connotation if you think of the role as a negative one. Which a lot of people do. Tagging is a genuine craft that some can do and others can not. I think the only way the perception of tagging is ever going to change and become appreciated for what it is is for those who do it to wear the title of 'taggers' proudly.

That and "I am become death, destroyer of Brownlows" doesn't roll off the tongue as nicely.