Oldest Living Swan, no more

[ScottH]

The Sydney Swans are mourning the loss of former South Melbourne player Sydney Young who sadly passed away on Saturday.

The 95-year-old, who passed away peacefully at his home in Perth, was the Swans? oldest surviving player.

In Memoriam: Sydney Young - SYDNEYSWANS.com.au

[Ruck'n'Roll]

I know some people think it's backwards looking, but I am massively happy about the way the Swans make efforts to connect with past players.

[Swansongster]

In Memoriam: Sydney Young - SYDNEYSWANS.com.au

Well played Sydney. Oh the irony of his name.

This sad announcement begs the question; Who is now the oldest surviving Swans player?

[ScottH]

I know some people think it's backwards looking, but I am massively happy about the way the Swans make efforts to connect with past players.

They do have a past players "club" which looks after the old players. I think it was John Heriot that established it some years ago.

Well played Sydney. Oh the irony of his name.

This sad announcement begs the question; Who is now the oldest surviving Swans player?

Good Question!!!

[goswannies]

This sad announcement begs the question; Who is now the oldest surviving Swans player?

Billy Williams is 88
Col Churchett was definitely alive last year at 87 in Adelaide ... though his health was declining a little
Frank Cook was alive a few years ago in a nursing home in Melb ... he'd be 92 if he's still with us.