Sydney Swans media thread - interesting articles, vids of key moments

[neilfws]

Fairly typical pre-season article, which is to say not great, but I thought it was notable that for the header image from AAP/Getty, someone chose young Errol for the face of the Swans. Not much Swans content though.

AFL 2023 predicted ladder: Collingwood hit summit – but flag is anyone’s to claim | AFL | The Guardian

[Maltopia]

News.com.au story - Franklin piece with comments from Heeney

Buddy’s eyes on prize for possible last lap

[Maltopia]

SEN article - Corey Weightman looking to emulate Tom Papley and studying video of his midfield work. It is about halfway into the article.

Emerging Bulldog’s unique relationship with former Bombers, Power forward

[dejavoodoo44]

I enjoyed this via Twitter. Daughter of a certain player named Davis kicking the winner in the dying moments of their Academy match.

Something about the name Davis and match winning goals in the final stages of a game…

Nick seems pleased. And we did manage to win all three games.

[neilfws]

I enjoyed this via Twitter. Daughter of a certain player named Davis kicking the winner in the dying moments of their Academy match.

Something about the name Davis and match winning goals in the final stages of a game…

[bloodspirit]

Interview with Papley where he is quite generous sharing his own personal story: Papley mindful of speaking up (sydneyswans.com.au). Worth listening if you're interested to learn a little bit more about Paps. It's a bit over 20 minutes.

For those who are interested in trauma-informed practice a couple of things stood out to me. First, the way the interviewers used the technique of passing a ball back and forth or walking while interviewing, which is a great way of helping someone to stay grounded and not get overwhelmed by trauma (not that this was especially relevant to Papley, who said he hasn't personally struggled much with his mental health). Second, they appeared to sandwich the more intimate questions about how Papley deals with adversity between questions about happier memories. I imagine that helps you to ground as well.

[bloodspirit]

I've belatedly found this article: How Sydney Swans built The Bloods culture | Sydney Swans | The Guardian. It's a good 'un.

[wolftone57]

“Have I double parked you in or something ?”

Dane Rampe

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/how...bjo2.html?btis

Richard Collis called Swans supporters the least feral in the AFL. Maybe he has never been to a Swans online forum? how about one particular FB group that would make Pies fans proud

[Goal Sneak]

And weirdly we seem to have recruited Rhylee West during the off-season. (Caption to the final photograph.)

Not really sure how a caption error like that happens.

Seems to have been fixed now if it's the photo of Parker jumping?

[liz]

Home, sweet home: Sydney Swans' decade-long dream becomes a reality (afl.com.au)

And weirdly we seem to have recruited Rhylee West during the off-season. (Caption to the final photograph.)

Not really sure how a caption error like that happens.

[bloodspirit]

Home, sweet home: Sydney Swans' decade-long dream becomes a reality (afl.com.au)

[bloodspirit]

A pretty good season preview and best 23 for 2023: 2023 Best 23s: How the Swans can take the next step... and avoid curse of grand final thrashings (theroar.com.au).

[neilfws]

Couple of recent good articles from the Mongrel Punt:

The Big Questions – 2023 Sydney Swans Season Preview

What I Love About My Team In 2023 – Sydney Swans

[bloodspirit]

“Have I double parked you in or something ?”

Dane Rampe

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/how...bjo2.html?btis

Thanks for sharing. Long article with input from Richard Colless briefly reviewing the club's history since 1996.

[bloodspirit]

New Swans to wear prestigious numbers in 2023 (sydneyswans.com.au)