Saturday 4 Mar | Allianz Stadium Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. From Astronauts and Bruins to Supersonics and Westars, then finally to the Kings of basketball Picture: Quinn Rooney, There were fears Paddy McCartins career was over at the age of 22. Including one question which bugged me all last season who the heck is Joe Ganino!!! But in 2021, George Hewett was back in the team another very good two-way player and Rowbottom found his opportunities reduced as a result. Sydney Swans. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. The fixture is the first of two trips west in 2022, with the second coming against Fremantle in Round 18. Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney Swans v Melbourne (date tbc) More Info. Be part of something bigger. Heeney, Papley, Mills, and Florent all finding form simultaneously was the major contributor to the turnaround. Blakey is a line-breaker he is a merchant of chaos, sending opposition midfield and defences into a state of panic. What a great way to celebrate the start of the AFL season in Sydney," Swans CEO Tom Harley said. Port Adelaide (Round Three), West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle (Round Three) and Essendon vs. Collingwood (Round Six) are some of the matches featured in the early parts of the season. The Sydney Swans could be right at the pointy end of September in 2022. Blakey, Rowbottom, and Amartey all slot into that age bracket, as well. As a Swans fan a fair and I believe accurate analysis. Tom Hickey will have some support in the ruck from Peter Ladhams, who the Swans recruited from the Port Adelaide Power. He has plenty of potential, but he must start to produce what hes capable of in terms of consistency. As it happened AFL 2022 Round 11: Franklin kicks five as Swans comeback to beat Tigers but faces concern over Cotchin clash By Roy Ward Updated May 27, 2022 11.56pm first published at 6.52pm Dylan Stephen (pick 5) and Will Gould (pick 26) arrived from the SANFL while the biggest win of the draft was having West Aussie Chad Warner slip to pick 39. As Sydney look for ways to climb into the top four, and serious contention, in 2022, Blakeys role, and how he can manufacture opportunity for his team will be pivotal for the Swans. Will I keep the same reserved seat as 2023? The 2021 coaching team was very new. The 2022 AFL fixture has been revealed with dates and times confirmed for the first nine rounds. With Jordan Dawson moving on (he was second on the team in total intercepts), more may be asked for McCartin is it too much of a stretch to see him make the leap in 2022 to average double-figures in one category or the other? So, in summary, this is no reason to panic for Sydney. A post shared by Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans). The part that was most difficult was getting the opportunity and convincing clubs I was all right, especially with the litigation stuff that comes with concussion now. If your question is not answered here, pleasecontact Membership Support. The Sydney Swans in 2022. Saturday, Apr 2, 7pm. Lance Franklin is on the verge of his 1000th AFL goal (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images). Picture: Scott Barbour, A young Chad Warner during the AFL Draft Combine 2km time trial. PLEASE REFER TO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT FOR THE FULL FIXTURE*, *All matches across Round 10 - 23 are listed in alphabetical order with timeslots to be determined at a later date, Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy tells Sarah Olle the one piece of wellbeing advice he'd give to his younger self, Jordan De Goey may find himself in hot water after this action on Llyod Meek was deemed dangerous, Collingwood has been dealt a cruel blow in the final term with Patrick Lipinski leaving the field after appearing to injure his shoulder in this tackle, First-round pick Cam Mackenzie impresses for Hawthorn, with a wonderful pass to Fergus Greene before snaring one of his own, Collingwood scraped home by six points but will be anxiously awaiting the results of scans on Pat Lipinski's shoulder, Charges heard in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court last week against Tarryn Thomas have been withdrawn, Follow all the action from Thursday's practice games, Jack Gunston finishes perfectly following slick movement from the Lions, Sam Powell-Pepper produces this booming long-range goal during the second term, The Hawks and Pies clash at the University of Tasmania Stadium, Sean Darcy taps it on a platter for Sam Switkowski who makes no mistake in nailing this brilliant goal, Sydney coach John Longmire has signed up for another two seasons at the helm. I dont want to curse the bloke, but the time for Rampe to pass the torch to McCartin and play a supporting role for him is perfect right now. Can't find anything at all this year. Critics wrote Sydney off in 2022 as Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs were deemed the biggest threats. More Info. Do you see any other backline options to cover the big two? Click here to see the full Swans fixture list. I reckon it's great how simple they've made it. In 2022, Membership is your ticket to better. Hopefully, we can keep doing that through the finals and see how far we can go, Tom McCartin said. Sure, offer me Jordan Dawson back in this side and I take it in a heartbeat, but if there was ever a time it is okay to lose a talent of his level, now would be it. Tom Papley was the only Swans player that was selected in the AFL All Australian final team of 22 in season 2021. Far from it. Pencil that into your calendars because its an occasion you dont want to miss. Does anyone know if this is still available? Its pretty difficult to go past them, isnt it? WebSydney Swans v Richmond Highlights | Round 11, 2022 | AFL 32,241 views May 27, 2022 488 Dislike Share Save AFL 240K subscribers The Swans and Tigers arre separated by The Geelong Cats and Hawthorn will once again do battle at the MCG on Easter Monday. Moves and Switches What Worked In The Match Sims? The opening rounds of the season will see big match-ups with five Thursday night matches kicking off the first five rounds and 15 of the 18 clubs will feature in marquee Thursday and / or Friday timeslots across the opening six weeks. WebIts Game On for the Sydney Swans entry into the AFLW competition, with the AFL Commission granting the club a licence for entry into Season 7, commencing in late 2022. He finished seventh in the Swans best and fairest last season, which he will need to improve on if the Swans are to reach their optimum level. Sam Wicks looked dangerous in parts and held a place in the side for much for the year. He seems a little more robotic in his movements, but when deployed solely to kill contests, that can be a real positive aspect of a defenders game. I was always pretty confident Id get back and play I just needed the opportunity to do it, McCartin said. Free season in review e-book for Premiership team (contact the site on hbmeyers@themongrelpunt.com to get your free copy). Despite playing on Matt Rowell in an Under 18s match, Warner was somewhat shadowed by his talented East Fremantle colts squad teammates, Melbourne premiership players Luke Jackson and Trent Rivers, and now-Gold Coast Sun Jeremy Sharp. What more could you want? And now, were finally at the point where I can start putting them together. Yes, the Swans do have an amazing array of talent at 22-and-under. The young forward was so talented, he was snapped up ahead of the likes of Christian Petracca, Angus Brayshaw, Jordan De Goey and Darcy Moore. Logan McDonald under the tutelage of Buddy Franklin could be anything. Haha, he is my mate and I just like to belittle him at any given opportunity as he has no real means of recourse. Callum Mills (2029), Warner brothers Chad and Corey (2025), Isaac Heeney (2028), Justin McInerney (2026), Luke Parker (2025), Matthew Roberts (2025) and Peter Ladhams (2025) are all committed on long-term deals. I feel a bit dumb writing this, as I am in no way playing down the ability or impact of George Hewett I thought he was fantastic in 2021, and has been excellent in the past as well but no, no he is not a huge loss. Our priority will be to find a solution that meets your needs. Hes been well on the way for a couple of seasons, now. In previous years I had my Gmail calendar synced with a Swans calendar to make it easy to track and not book over games. (Use Cropper to set image and use mouse scroller for zoom image. Start your free trial now >. Like it or not, Dane Rampe is no spring chicken. When Dawson headed to the wing, McInerney headed to half-back and was no slouch at all in that role. Theyve got some serious wheels, but theyve got guys who can play multiple positions, like the (Tom) Papleys of the world, who predominantly play forward but can pinch hit in the midfield. Up forward, he seemed to lose his confidence hell, I even saw him beaten in an aerial contest by Caleb Daniel at one stage. Have a sneaky bet on Isaac for the Brownlow. Nov 24, 2022 A great listen for your Thursday afternoon In episode 12 of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with Lynn Ralph - the first woman to be appointed to the Sydney Swans Board, and a pioneer in women's football in the last two decades LISTEN NOW: bit.ly/3EyGzb0 Sydney Swans AFLW It was yet another instant classic win over the Cats at the SCG, thanks to a clutch Tom Papley goal in the dying stages.Re-live our Round 7 victory over Geelong as we continue to look back over our best wins of 2021. As it happened AFL Finals 2022: Sydney Swans take grand final place with one-point win over Collingwood. The remaining 13 matches are confirmed with the timeslots to remain as a floating fixture. Theyve always been very sound, very structured and always really skilful.. Still, one of the Swans many strengths lie in their unprecedented versatility - in Dawsons case, Justin McInerney almost looked like he was being tutored in the formers role for much of the year in preparation for Dawsons eventual trade. Yes, the Swans do have an amazing array of talent at 22-and-under. They finished just one game and percentage outside the top four, which is where the Brisbane Lions finished last season. The match will follow an earlier game at the same venue between Collingwood and the GWS GIANTS. Daicos tag the first of many, Port's ruck conundrum and more: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 1. Those sorts of recruits are a Hail May and if it doesnt come off, then theres no touch down. Some sites will give you lip service about your team I will be diving deep. Four games at Marvel Stadium against Western Bulldogs, Carlton, North Melbourne and St Kilda along with two games at the MCG against Melbourne and Essendon provides plenty of opportunity to see the red and white in action. That temperament belies a competitive beast and fiercely loyal coach - one need only look at his emotional outbursts in the coaches box and his tearful reaction to the sides win over the Giants earlier in the year (after three of his players were ruled out of the match just hours before due to Covid-19 protocols) for proof. We had strong belief at the start of this year and its good that were starting to see some reward, but by no means is the challenge done yet, so the hard stuff starts now.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In 2018, Longmire wouldve sent alarm bells ringing through the Swans community when he estimated that, after Round 19, Franklin has completed roughly 20 minutes of training for the entire season due to persistent heel injuries. Additional booking or registration processes may be required. Callum Mills arrived in 2015 with pick three - as the Swans had to match Melbournes bid under new live bidding rules. Likely Reid will play much more in defence, but theyll need to get some time into Gould as another good sized defender as cover. Picture: Phil Hillyard, Paddy McCartin was only added to Sydneys list in January. The expectations this season are now well and truly be heightened but this side looks well-placed to match and potentially exceed them. Oct 31, 2018, 4:42pm The 2019 Toyota AFL After all, how can you be satisfied or content when youre likely one of the 17 teams that went home empty-handed, or one of the seven teams that made it to the finals but were still found wanting at the death? For anyone else finding this you don't need the app: Click the Plus next to Other calendars, click Subscribe to calendar, Select From URL and then enter the following: webcal://afl.lookoutdata.com/live/ical/team-160.ics, webcal://afl.lookoutdata.com/live/ical/team-160.ics, i think footy live have ditched this option, or maybe just for android users. So, its a ploy to get people to join the site? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Theyre going to be your core group for the next eight years.. But they managed to hang onto the prized second round draft pick (James Rowbottom) after some brilliant live-trading moves with West Coast. Despite that, they won four of the five games that Lance Franklin didnt play and also won three of five games that newly appointed co-captain Mills was unavailable for, in season 2021. Paddy has extended his deal until the end of 2024, while Tom is staying in Sydney until at least the end of 2027. So, without further ado, here are The Big Questions about the team I enjoyed watching most last season. His speed and, more to the point, his willingness to use that speed sent teams into disarray in 2021 and whilst we have seen teams successfully counter hard run from half-back (watch the way teams come in on the angle to stifle the run of Adam Saad), Blakey caught a heap of them by surprise in last year. What better way to mark the occasion than with a Friday night blockbuster against Geelong a clash that already has our mouths watering, and one that will no doubt yield a packed house full of red and white. Ummmm, yeah, kind of, but its also about providing value for those who support what we do here and enjoy the content. Watch the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Live & On-Demand on Kayo. John Longmire says hes a tram driver, he just stays on the tracks. On a player-for-player basis, it will be virtually impossible to replace someone who now looks primed to dominate the competition as one of the best half-back/wingmen there is. Tom Papley also came from the Rookie Draft to join the Swans ahead of the 2017 season. In fact, three of their best backmen are forwards who swapped roles under the watchful eye of coach John Longmire. But before we get lost in the bullishness on the Swans, lets get the bad news out of the way first. As a matter of fact, Warner, Campbell, and Gulden all secured Rising Star nominations in the first three rounds of the season! The Swans had grand plans to use Blakey as the second mobile forward to take pressure off marquee player Lance Franklin. WebEvent Calendar Grid. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? In line with the clubs formal request to the AFL, our fixture also includes the annual, marquee Marn Grook at the SCG celebration against Richmond in Round 11. Swans Heritage Week (Round 12 v Melbourne). Despite turning 22 as I write this happy birthday, big fella I have memories of him kicking a winning goal from off the deck against the Pies way back in 2019 when he was the youngest player in the league. And it was at that 2019 Draft that the Swans looked outside Victoria, opting to select talent only from WA and SA. You can find your 2023 Membership Invoice in your Swan-e Account here. Source: FOX SPORTS David Zita from Fox Sports @DavidZita1 February 22nd, 2022 11:32 As Mike Tyson famously said, however, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth, and the Swans punch could well hit as hard as any in 2022. The Sydney Swans finished sixth on the ladder, as they won 15 games and lost seven, in season 2021. HAS NICK BLAKEY FINALLY FOUND HIS PLACE IN THIS TEAM? The Mongrel does the work always. Jake Lloyd joined Rampe in that Rookie Draft and headed to the Swans - after Sydney had passed on their final three draft selections. Warners colts coach Jacob Brennan described the West Aussie as one of the hardest workers Ive ever dealt with from a junior perspective. He was a forward at that point, trying to find his place in this team. Weve known about their offence and their ability to score off a turnover. Hes got lots of moves.. The scope for growth is there its up to Florent whether he contributes more than he did in season 2021. 2022 Fixture Highlights Sydney Swans members and fans have plenty to look forward to following the announcement of the 2022 Season AFL Fixture. That finals hangover seemed to engulf St Kilda last season, which, coming off its first finals appearance since 2011, spluttered and stumbled to open its 2021 campaign and eventually missed the top eight altogether as a result. But they havent needed McCartin at either end of the ground, with the now 25-year-old locking down on the oppositions best key forward each week. Sydney Swans members and fans have plenty to look forward to following the announcement of the 2022 Season AFL Fixture. Theres something unfolding here. We want to see it! By Sydney Swans Cairns will host a game in Round Seven when St Kilda and Port Adelaide meet at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday, April 30. And What Didnt. It still gets talked about that we are emerging and young, but this groups been playing together for a few years now, Swans veteran Sam Reid said on RSN this year. I know a couple of Swans fans that lament every time Rowbottom gets the footy. Picture: Michael Klein, handing him a lifeline in Januarys pre-season supplemental selection. The Swans have some good experienced players as they had four players named in the AFL All Australian squad: Lance Franklin, Callum Mills, Tom Papley, and Luke Sydney Derby (Round 1 [away], Round 20 [home]). The Swans trialled Blakey all over the place in the last few seasons. COULD TOM MCCARTIN BECOME A TOP-FIVE DEFENDER IN THE COMPETITION BY THE END OF THE SEASON? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The Swans backline, in particular, is the most unique in the competition, with none of the back six snapped up in the national draft as defenders. Despite that, they are seventh in relation to this article as they lost to the GWS Giants in an elimination final. Yep got this last year for the bombers, it also included open training sessions and updated itself for this year. The Swans won seven of their last eight games in the home-and-away part of season 2021. The Sydney Swans will mark their return to the SCG in Round 2 of the 2022 AFL season in a clash against the Geelong Cats, the AFL has confirmed. Tom McCartin, the youngest player drafted in 2017 as just a 17-year-old after opting out of his Year 12 studies to pursue his AFL career, arrived at the Swans as a forward. Updated September 17, 2022 8.28pm first published at 3.28pm. Sam Reid said he had tried to compete with Paddy McCartin for a spot in Sydneys backline but the young gun simply blew me out of the water. Campbell, Blakey and even McInerney can help bolster the side despite Dawsons departure and, thanks to that trademark versatility, could even help out in the engine room if required. The four players who could make or break Sydney Swans in 2022 Doran Smith Roar Guru 13th February, 2022 A A A 53 Join the conversation Advertisement Write for The Roar Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Mineral Resources Park, WA. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. However, when weve got into the nitty-gritty of his game, it is not the silky, lace-out passes across his body that Rowbottom will hang his hat on at the end of the day. Macca in only his second year of coaching and Pyke and Mathews new to the club. A back-to-back-to-back run of games against Brisbane, Gold Coast and Essendon will also be a highlight for true footy fans. Matchups and venues for Round 10 to 23 were also released today with dates and times for those matches to be released following the commencement of the premiership season. There are plenty that forget about him as an AA player. Along with Ladhams, McLean and Amartey, plus possibly Billy King, I think we have a very promising tall brigade up forward. Justin McInerney was drafted as a winger, with his pace (running the 20m sprint in 3.01 seconds) his biggest asset. However, as a half-back, the game seemed to come to him, and when it did, Blakey would just flat out take off with it! Even throughout the Swans stellar 2021 charge to the finals, Longmire has been calm, cool and collected in virtually all of his media appearances, never getting carried away with the success. But he quickly found a home in the backline instead. Hell turn 32 in June and with advancing age comes the inevitable drop in form and more injuries. Web2022 members were emailed their 2023 renewal notice on Friday, October 21. Sure, the acquisition of former Adelaide coach Don Pyke has been a masterstroke and likely contributed to the Swans revamped offence, but it would be foolish to discount the ingenuity of Longmire in aiding that transition and identifying Pyke as a weapon to be acquired. Theres no doubt that the Swans will be reliant on him. Tom Papley continued to thrive as a forward but also showcased his abilities as a pinch-hitting midfielder, while Isaac Heeney managed to play 21 games despite lingering injury concerns and looks in much better nick heading into 2022, while Callum Mills is coming off a career-best year and stunningly successful move into the midfield. To change your membership package for 2023, get in touch with Membership Support prior to renewing your membership and we can assist with finding a membership that suits you and your family. Please contact Membership Support if you need assistance renewing your membership. Our first home game of the year will be a blockbuster Friday night match at the SCG against Geelong, which will follow the season opening Sydney Derby at Accor Stadium. Sydneys crazy pressure rating in the qualifying final win over Melbourne was so impressive, their stats were unheard of. He was named in the forward pocket, despite only averaging 1.87 goals per game, which shows he doesnt only have goals to offer. Surely no-one outside the Swans four walls saw them going from back-to-back bottom-four finishes to a side on equal points with the fourth-placed Brisbane Lions by seasons end, with only a one-point loss to cross-town rival Greater Western Sydney forcing their season to a premature close.
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