Team GWS

[Big Al]

With respect aren't you being a little bit precious? Honestly is it really worth worrying about? and its true Roos will be gone in a years time from the top job - its easy if you take offence at what Sheedy has to say then dont listen to him.

One thing Sheedy has done is garnered more press space for the AFL then what is normally the case at this time of year.

What he will also do is ensure there's a rivalry developed between the 2 Sydney teams. The most anticipated games of the year are with sides that hate each other. eg. The Derbies and Showdowns come to mind. So expect to see more comments aimed at niggling the Swans which every one needs to take as a good thing for the code in this state.

[Wardy]

One thing Sheedy has done is garnered more press space for the AFL then what is normally the case at this time of year.

What he will also do is ensure there's a rivalry developed between the 2 Sydney teams. The most anticipated games of the year are with sides that hate each other. eg. The Derbies and Showdowns come to mind. So expect to see more comments aimed at niggling the Swans which every one needs to take as a good thing for the code in this state.

Bang on the money Al, the derby between the Swans and new team will be greatly anticipated - Sheeds is doing his job, and it seems he's doing it quite well - the Swans will be doing theirs - and a new rivalry wil be born - cant wait!

[AnnieH]

Do you think Horse will have the "personality" to get this rivalry up and running (media wise)?? Will he be able to snip back at Sheeds?? For the times I've spoken to him, he seems pretty quiet and reserved (or maybe he's just overwhelmed by me - it happens).

Thoughts?

I read that Roosey will probably stay on at the Club in some capacity ... Swans very own media whore maybe? Perfect man to run up Sheeds' back.

[Wardy]

Do you think Horse will have the "personality" to get this rivalry up and running (media wise)?? Will he be able to snip back at Sheeds?? For the times I've spoken to him, he seems pretty quiet and reserved (or maybe he's just overwhelmed by me - it happens).

Thoughts?

I read that Roosey will probably stay on at the Club in some capacity ... Swans very own media whore maybe? Perfect man to run up Sheeds' back.

Well Horse is a man of few words - but startles easily

Well yeah - maybe that is what they have in mind - Roos and Sheeds having a dig at each other to spice things up a bit, they aren't the first, certainly wont be the last!

[Cheer Squad]

The latest from Sheedy...

Kevin Sheedy

Notice the little niggles against the Swans in this article. There will be plenty more of them, no doubt.

[Cheer Squad]

And here's some nyah-nyah stuff from the Telegraph...there'll be plenty more of that as well...

It's a Greater Western Sydney bungle | The Daily Telegraph

[hot potato]

Sheeds is always full of mischief and character, you can't help but like the guy.
He's a blessing for Sydney and the growth of the game.
If The Swans are playing Freo at Subi, what better than to rock on down to watch Sheeds and his boys learn their craft against another team, and win the occasional game.
I'm looking forward to it. Horse could do well to learn a few new tricks.
HP

[swansrob]

Roos to sign with GWS???

Not quite...
It's a Greater Western Stuff-up - AFL Premiership - Fox Sports

[goswannie14]

Kevin Sheedy

Notice the little niggles against the Swans in this article. There will be plenty more of them, no doubt.

I think you may be being a little precious.

[Cheer Squad]

I think you may be being a little precious.

I don't think so. I don't see how he could describe us as "battered".

[Wardy]

what ever they are doing its working - the AFL, GWS and the Swans are getting more publicity than ever before - the niggling is just the start of what could end up being a terrific rivalry!!!

[Go Swannies]

I don't think so. I don't see how he could describe us as "battered".

I took him to mean that the Swans were battered by the battle of doing it alone.

[707]

Gotta love Sheeds, he's been a classic over the years.

Remember the "Marshmallow" digs at the North Melbourne hierachy.

What about when the AFL stopped people criticising umpires, Sheeds at his press conferences suddenly had trouble with Martians and seagulls.

Expect plenty more niggles right up until the first game against them in 2012.

I see GWS as a good second team to follow.

[royboy42]

Sheeds doing exactly what he's paid for! And AFL has NEVER had as much ink and tv time in pre season in Sydney. It's all good, and all I can see ahead is benefits for both Syd teams and a great rivalry developing!
Just don't expect Sheedy to go away and lie down; Roos will take up the war of words when the time is right for him to do so. He is not one to miss the chance to publicise his team or the game. They are both canny AFL veterans and media players.

[goswannie14]

I took him to mean that the Swans were battered by the battle of doing it alone.

Yep, exactly what I read and IMO what Sheedy meant, I still assert someone is being a little precious.