The Mighty Black Ducks!

[Cro_Pavo]

I know there is quite a few Swan Districts supporters on Bigfooty..

C'mon I wanna hear from you all!

What are our hopes for the 2007 Season?

 

[Cro_Pavo]

WHAT'S HAPPENED OFF-FIELD DURING THE OFF-SEASON?

Peter Taliangis appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Replacing Brendan Parker who has been acting in the role and returns as Football Manager.


WHAT'S HAPPENED ON-FIELD DURING THE OFF SEASON?

Steve Turner resigns for a further two years as League Coach
Craig Callaghan appointed as Defensive Assistant Coach
Chris Lewis appointed as League Assistant Coach
Former Pie and Bulldog Tyson Lane recruited as a player and Skills Coach
Former Eagle Chad Morrison returns to Swans as a player and Colts Coach
Joel Cornelius appointed Colts Assistant Coach

GAINS:
Karl Lohde (Dimboola - Victoria Country)
Tyson Lane (AFLQ)
Chad Morrison (Collingwood)
Aaron Howell (Perth/Avon)
Luke Powell (AFLQ)
Dean Ipaviz (AFLQ)
Phil Pense (Avon)
Chris Smith (Allocation from Fremantle)

LOSSES:
Joel Cornelius (retired)
Craig Callaghan (retired)
Chris Maguire
Damian Casson (retired)
Dylan Harper (Bunbury - SWFL)

 

[Adrian Shelton]

Some nice gets there, good to see Lane in major state footy again,. Wheres our little fat full forward heading off to?

 

[Cro_Pavo]

Our little fat full forward, Chris ' The Gloveman' Maguire has apparently retired from football.. The guy had a seriously attitude problem apparently and wasn't wanted by any other WAFl clubs..

 

[Cro_Pavo]

2007 League/Reserves Squad List:

1. Michael Formanczyk
2. Dean McDonald
3. Morris Coppin
4. Daniel Wulf
6. Ben Mathews-Herald
7. Garth Taylor
8. Mark Piani
9. Luke Miles
10. Alan Wilson
11. Tallan Ames
12. Dean Ipaviz
13. Scott Tomlinson
14. Michael Johnson
15. Shane Beros
16. Phil Pense
17. Simon Jones
18. David McKinlay
19. James Grabski
21. Leigh Hislop
22. Michael Embley
23. Daniel Nankevill
24. Justin Simpson
25. Brett Bosustow
26. Dennis Armfield
27. Adam Lange
28. Adam Haley
29. Chad Morrison
30. Nick Ingall
31. Wayne Ryder
32. Karl Lohde
33. Tyson Lane
34. Dwayne Griffin
35. Jesse Gribble
36. Clinton Gribble
37. Duane McCagh
38. Josh Roberts
40. Andrew Thomas
41. Aaron Nichols
42. Kurt Davis
43. Dion Alec
44. Luke Powell
45. Gerald Medlan
46. Don Turvey
47. Scott Douglas
48. Drew Kernaghan
50. Jarrod Robinson
51. Rhys Rowlands
52. Wes Lammie
53. Michael McKinlay
54. Mathew Dickie
55. Jesse Pearce
56. Luke Davies
57. Brad Fairclough
58. Craig Ellar
59. Shane Fleay
60. Yagan Dixon

 

[Cro_Pavo]

Round 1 - League - Final Score

Swan Districts 20.8 (128) def Perth 18.11 (119)

Swans Goalkickers:
Wulf 5, Jones 4, Lane 4, Taylor 3, McDonald 2, Ames 1, Simpson 1.

Swans Best:
Miles, Roberts, McDonald, Wulf, Jones, Lane

Shane Beros (SD) reported for striking Luttrell (First time in history i think!)

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Reserves Final Score:
Perth 12.9 (81) def Swan Districts 9.21 (75)

Colts Final Score:
Swan Districts 21.14 (140) def Perth 8.6 (54)

 

[Goldenblue]

You bloody beauty!!

 

[Cro_Pavo]

Shane Beros cleared to play in Round 2!

 

[Cro_Pavo]

Round 2 - League - Final Score

East Perth 16.23 (119) def Swan Districts 10.9 (69)

Swans Goalkickers:
Pearce, Wulf 2, Ingall, Simpson, Morrison, Taylor, Ames, Armfield 1.

Swans Best:
Nankervill, Roberts, Taylor, Miles.

Tyson Lane (SD) reported for striking.
Zac Beeck (EP) unconfirmed report.

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Reserves Final Score:
Swan Districts 10.14 (74) def East Perth 7.7 (49)

Colts Final Score:
Swan Districts 22.15 (147) def East Perth 8.3 (51)
Tony Notte bagged 8 goals for Swans.

 

[Cro_Pavo]

Tyson Lane in retirement shock - 2/4/07
www.footygoss.com

Swan Districts recruit Tyson Lane has today announced that he will retire from playing football after just two rounds of the WAFL season.

Lane has been suffering from a chronic knee injury for a number of years and the pain has not subsided this year.

Lane said his retirement would benefit the young players at Swans.

"I believe I can offer Swan Districts much more in a coaching capacity in 2007 than I was going to be able to on the field. With me leaving the side there’s a real opportunity for a young guy to step in to the side. I believe the club has some very talented young players that will relish the opportunity to step up,” he said.

Lane played 68 AFL games and kicked 49 goals for Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs.

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Opens the door now for Phil Pense to step up !

 

[wce_all_da_way]

Did I hear right that the Swans coach resigned today?

 

[4th Tier]

Did I hear right that the Swans coach resigned today?

Yep, http://www.wafootball.com.au/wa-football-league/steve-turner-resigns-from-swans.html

 

[Ted38]

Obviously had enough of the GOOSE who masquerades as the President!!

 

[Cro_Pavo]

In a statement released by the Swan Districts Football Club this morning, former senior coach Steve Turner announced the following as his reasons for stepping down from the position.

“I love the Swan Districts Football Club and I always will. In reality over the last 4 months I have juggled two huge responsibilities. I don’t honestly believe that this is helping the Swan Districts Football Club achieve its desire to play finals football and ultimately win a premiership in the next few years.

“I would like to thank all the sponsors, members, supporters, staff and board for their friendship and camaraderie they have given me over the last 5 years. I have life long friends at the club and many years of memories that I will treasure forever. In particular I would like to thank the players for there huge efforts over the last five years and really hope they can have a very successful season from here.”

Turner coached Swans for five seasons for 43 wins, 40 losses and one draw.

Assistant coach and dual West Coast premiership player Chris Lewis will coach the side for this week’s home game against East Fremantle, while the club searches for an interim coach.

 

[Cro_Pavo]

To tell you the truth, when Turner was first appointed coach of Swans I didn't like the decision. I learnt to grow with it and he proved me wrong in my original thoughts of him.

Considering what finance and player resources were available to him during his time, he done alright and he brought finals action to our club which we hadn't seen in a very long time. Thanks Steve!

What's next for the Swans?

Candidates for coach:

Chris Lewis - would surely have to put his name in the hat with his coaching experience in country Victoria and the Northern Territory.

Chad Morrison - so far as proved that he has a future in coaching considering the performance so far of the Swans Colts this year.

Wayne Blackwell - experienced coach with East Freo and Perth and knows what's its all about to coach. Part of the Swans family now, son Luke played league for Swans before being drafted to Carlton and has a younger son in this year's colts side. My money is on Wayne..

 

[mick ryan]

Wayne Blackwell - experienced coach with East Freo and Perth and knows what's its all about to coach. Part of the Swans family now, son Luke played league for Swans before being drafted to Carlton and has a younger son in this year's colts side. My money is on Wayne..

Won't be surprised if they approach him but will be surprised if he takes it on.