The Bloods Culture

[Lucky Knickers]

Strangely enough there aren't that many redheads in the genaral population down here.

Lingy needs to get busier.

[Primmy]

Lingy needs to get busier.

And maybe the Rooster (nah, way too young, but family are kind of local.....)

[AnnieH]

They are humble, respectful, selfless and focus only on the team.They rarely discuss or highlight individuals. Even their stars are team players. They are boringly methodical, painstakingly disciplined, manically focussed.

Their coach John Longmire has seamlessly moved into the senior position without fanfare. He is incredibly understated and his disposition mirrors exactly the desired demeanour of the entire club. He is his own man and has taken this club to greater heights since the "without fuss" transition from former guru Paul Roos. He seems to have an even greater respect from players than Roos - if that is possible - and has more belief in the skills and abilities of his charges as evidenced by the game style. Today's team definitely move the ball quicker, take more risks and play an infinitely more entertaining style. In many ways Longmire's personality and humble style is better suited to the values and behaviour code adopted and lived by the club.

As is the habitual behaviour and "herd-like" mentality of most clubs we can expect to see off-season summits investigating what it was that allowed the Swans to win the premiership.

Identification is one thing - implementation is a completely different task.

(From the Thomas article.)

He's so right. Everyone can see what we do, but no one can implement it.
I would walk over broken glass for Kirky, but I reckon he and Ross Lyons would be hard pressed to get the swans "culture" going over at Fweo.

[Swansongster]

(From the Thomas article.)

He's so right. Everyone can see what we do, but no one can implement it.
I would walk over broken glass for Kirky, but I reckon he and Ross Lyons would be hard pressed to get the swans "culture" going over at Fweo.

That is obviously the plan - lets bring in Kirky and see if he can manufacture a culture. Might work, but I doubt it.