Past players - what are they up to?

[Nico]

Thanks for posting mcs ! Great to hear about AJ!

As frustrating and disappointing as the end of his career was, I always remember AJ as the Swan who had the last possession in the 2012 Grand Final triumph!

There you go Ludwig, start up an Infinite Cycle franchise in Chiang Mai. Then you don't have to get out on the road.

[mcs]

Thanks for posting mcs ! Great to hear about AJ!

As frustrating and disappointing as the end of his career was, I always remember AJ as the Swan who had the last possession in the 2012 Grand Final triumph!

There are many moments of triumph in the AJ story. The three I like to think of most are:
- the 2012 grand final of course;
- His first reserves game back played here in Canberra @ Manuka - a lot of people (including several first teamers) made the effort to be there, and the roar from a tiny crowd was huge when he nailed a goal in the 2nd or 3rd quarters - every single bloke on the park in swans colours piled on to him after that moment. Was just a great moment of elation.
- That game against Collingwood (what a night that was at the SCG - a huge atmosphere) when he returned and we had the thrilling win. As we look back, the last hurrah of joy in his AFL career - but a great night none the less.

I hope he is able to smile as much as I do when I think of those moments. What a shame injury robbed him of the chance to have the career his talent suggested he could have. But it sounds like he is now in a really good place.

I'd love a defender of his style/ilk at the moment - he would slot in beautifully to the way we are trying to play the game now.

[Ludwig]

There you go Ludwig, start up an Infinite Cycle franchise in Chiang Mai. Then you don't have to get out on the road.

But how boring life would be without the threat of being run over by a cement truck.

[Faunac8]

Swans Legend Adam helping spread the word about how important vaccinations are especially in our indigenous communities.
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[Blood Relative]

But how boring life would be without the threat of being run over by a cement truck.

That video looked terrible for the recipient.

[KSAS]

For those who remember Jamie Lawson (1991 - 94, 61 games) he was the spotlight on the Bob & Andy SEN show last Thursday. Quickest Swan I can ever recall (along with Greg Lambert from the 70's). They interviewed Dale Lewis to get in depth details (assuming Jamie wasn't available). Dale was glowing of Jamie, sounding similar to Eddie Betts having that ever infectious smile and enjoying joking around with the boys.

Jamie's career was cut tragically short when he broke his leg badly in the game against Richmond at the MCG (I was there). So was a young Bob Murphy as a Tigers fan, who accurately recalled a hush went over the ground when the incident occurred as it looked very serious. Jamie's leg unfortunately developed complications and his attempted comeback failed. (IIRC Jamie later filed & received compensation from the AFL? This wasn't mentioned in the piece).

Dale detailed just how well Jamie had played in the previous 2 games, receiving Brownlow votes in each after being moved off the ball onto the Wing. They were breakout games and Dale was in no doubt Jamie would've gone on to have a stellar career. Dale last caught up with Jamie a while ago at a club anniversary function, who still had that infectious smile and sense of humour. Worth a listen if it's available on podcast.

[Faunac8]

For those who remember Jamie Lawson (1991 - 94, 61 games) he was the spotlight on the Bob & Andy SEN show last Thursday. Quickest Swan I can ever recall (along with Greg Lambert from the 70's). They interviewed Dale Lewis to get in depth details (assuming Jamie wasn't available). Dale was glowing of Jamie, sounding similar to Eddie Betts having that ever infectious smile and enjoying joking around with the boys.

Jamie's career was cut tragically short when he broke his leg badly in the game against Richmond at the MCG (I was there). So was a young Bob Murphy as a Tigers fan, who accurately recalled a hush went over the ground when the incident occurred as it looked very serious. Jamie's leg unfortunately developed complications and his attempted comeback failed. (IIRC Jamie later filed & received compensation from the AFL? This wasn't mentioned in the piece).

Dale detailed just how well Jamie had played in the previous 2 games, receiving Brownlow votes in each after being moved off the ball onto the Wing. They were breakout games and Dale was in no doubt Jamie would've gone on to have a stellar career. Dale last caught up with Jamie a while ago at a club anniversary function, who still had that infectious smile and sense of humour. Worth a listen if it's available on podcast.

Yes terribly sad that his career ended like that given he was very young and just starting out. His speed was something to see and I don’t think I could name many players faster. He was one of the shining lights during a pretty dark time for Swan supporters and to see his career end the way it did seemed like just one more obstacle thrown at us. Thanks for the post I haven’t thought about him for quite some time and I will seek out the podcast.

[Sandridge]

[QUOTE=KSAS;828261]For those who remember Jamie Lawson (1991 - 94, 61 games) he was the spotlight on the Bob & Andy SEN show last Thursday. Quickest Swan I can ever recall (along with Greg Lambert from the 70's). They interviewed Dale Lewis to get in depth details (assuming Jamie wasn't available). Dale was glowing of Jamie, sounding similar to Eddie Betts having that ever infectious smile and enjoying joking around with the boys.
Jamie's career was cut tragically short when he broke his leg badly in the game against Richmond at the MCG (I was there). So was a young Bob Murphy as a Tigers fan, who accurately recalled a hush went over the ground when the incident occurred as it looked very serious. Jamie's leg unfortunately developed complications and his attempted comeback failed. (IIRC Jamie later filed & received compensation from the AFL? This wasn't mentioned in the piece).
Dale detailed just how well Jamie had played in the previous 2 games, receiving Brownlow votes in each after being moved off the ball onto the Wing. They were breakout games and Dale was in no doubt Jamie would've gone on to have a stellar career. Dale last caught up with Jamie a while ago at a club anniversary function, who still had that infectious smile and sense of humour. Worth a listen if it's available on podcast.[/QUOTE/]


What happened to Jamie was disastrous for him and us!

Nice that someone remembers Greg Lambert, one of my favourite Swans from the 60s and 70s. I have a Scanlen's footy card of him. Number 33 if memory serves me correctly?

[The Big Cat]

Yes terribly sad that his career ended like that given he was very young and just starting out. His speed was something to see and I don’t think I could name many players faster. He was one of the shining lights during a pretty dark time for Swan supporters and to see his career end the way it did seemed like just one more obstacle thrown at us. Thanks for the post I haven’t thought about him for quite some time and I will seek out the podcast.

I remember one game where Jamie tackled a big ruckman front on as the gorilla ran through the centre. The ruckman kept running with Jamie clutching his torso like some sort of huggy bear or a creature from Alien . The ump paid holding the ball even though there was some discussion in the commentary box about a tackle needing to retard the player with the ball.

[KSAS]

What happened to Jamie was disastrous for him and us!

Nice that someone remembers Greg Lambert, one of my favourite Swans from the 60s and 70s. I have a Scanlen's footy card of him. Number 33 if memory serves me correctly?

Hi Sandrdge, yes Greg did wear No. 33 & I also had couple of his Scanlens cards. He was nick named race horse due to his speed, which never dropped off through his career. I remember he went to play in the VFA in 1978 after finishing his career with us (Dandenong I think?).

[KSAS]

Yes terribly sad that his career ended like that given he was very young and just starting out. His speed was something to see and I don’t think I could name many players faster. He was one of the shining lights during a pretty dark time for Swan supporters and to see his career end the way it did seemed like just one more obstacle thrown at us. Thanks for the post I haven’t thought about him for quite some time and I will seek out the podcast.

All the more sad for Jamie that club played in GF just 2 years later! Just how much better he & the team could have been on that day we'll never know.

[Mel]

I vaguely remember Jamie playing, but I remember clearly the feeling of excitement I got as a youngster every time he got the ball and went for a run. Such a horrible injury

[Ruck'n'Roll]

He could also give the ball an almighty roost, especially considering he weighed next to nothing.

[caj23]

Lewis Jetta would be the closest player we’ve had in comparison to playing style, but where Lewis seemed to glide over the turf, Lawsons legs seemed to move at a million miles a minute

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Diesel Williams has been appointed as Carlton Football Director - a remarkable achievement given his chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and the doubts it must have raised.