He was typically reliable from halfback but didnt have much help from teammates in his last game. The Sydney Swans v Collingwood match on 23 August 2003 set an attendance record for the largest crowd to watch an AFL game outside of Victoria with an official attendance of 72,393 and was the largest home and away AFL crowd at any stadium for 2003. How? Shortly into the second quarter, with the Swans edging away from their opponents, the Carlton Blues, I heard some remarkable commentary from a young boy. Greg Williams Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sydney Swans AFL Football Team Player Card Bundle at the best online prices at eBay! Thankfully, his friend Jarryd was there to step in with his own unique brand of commentary. The team enjoyed little success in the Victorian competition; it was the only reserves team never to win a premiership, and its best performances were losing grand finals in 1927, 1956, 1980 and 1995. Will he be used to boost the midfield in 2017? The boys were invited into the changing rooms to celebrate the victory and sing the club song but were both too exhausted after a week immersed the culture of the Swans. Most Wins: Josh Kennedy 3, Adam Goodes 3, Brett Kirk 2, Jarrad McVeigh 2, Paul Williams 2, Ryan OKeefe 1, Kieren Jack 1, Barry Hall 1, Michael OLoughlin 1, Wayne Schwass 1, Paul Kelly 1, Luke Parker 1, Andrew Schauble 1. [110], 2004 saw an average year for Sydney, however one highlight was when they ended St Kilda's undefeated start to the season in Round 11. Hamstring and soft tissue issues evidently held Aliir back. [8][175], Since the 2016 AFL season, the Swans have played all their home games at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a 48,000 capacity venue located in inner-east suburb of Moore Park. Went at 100 percent efficiency. Roos continued a record as a successful coach with the Swans for the eight full seasons that would follow. Lockett became a cult figure in Sydney, with an instant impact and along with the Super League war in the dominant rival rugby league football code in Australia, helped the Swans to become a powerhouse Sydney icon. Key Passwords are encrypted before being stored in our system (we cannot see what your password is). Jim Caldwell Armed with his cane, which he calls Michael his favourite film is the Italian Job he goes to the stadium and normally listens to streamed radio commentary that complements the roar of the crowd. Played 16 games and kicked 24 goals, equalling Liam Picken as the top Bulldog scorer of 2017. His ability to play low saw him lay 64 tackles and proved Vardys worth after being traded by Geelong the year before. Needs to kick at least 35 goals if he wishes to stay on top of a young Dogs side who have to show why they deserve success again. Tadhg Kennelly, Craig Kimberley In 1998 they finished 3rd on the AFL ladder; despite beating St Kilda in their first final the Swans were then beaten by eventual premiers Adelaide in the semi-final at the SCG. The Sydney Swans are a professional Australian rules football club based in Sydney, New South Wales. [156][157], The Swans started off the 2016 season with a convincing 80-point round 1 win against Collingwood, with new Swans recruit Michael Talia suffering a long-term foot injury. Won the best and fairest last season and proved to everyone how elite he has become. [43] For more than three quarters of a century, it had strategically scheduled matches in Sydney and through the Australian National Football Council - had allocated a significant share of its marketing budget to developing the code in Sydney, showcasing interstate tournaments and encouraging its clubs to play against the state representative side. This quiz has not been published by Sporcle, Type answers based on single images at one time, Open a modal to take you to registration information, Button that open a modal to initiate a challenge, Alphabetize Your Movies: Animated Features. In seven years at the Swans from 2010-16, Kennedy has finished 3rd, equal 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 2nd, 1st,and 1st. It was a downgrade from his burst of 2016, dropping from his average of 14.9 disposals, to a mere 11.5 this season, however Smith took some positives from his year, with a four-goal haul in Round 7 against Richmond. What I said:Callum Mills. After leading by a scant 2-point margin at half time, the Bulldogs pulled away towards the end of the fourth quarter to hand Sydney their second grand final loss in three years. [195], Legend: South was one of Victoria's most prolific touring clubs. 2017 Roo #28: VIC: Sandringham Dragons: Nick Blakey: Util-Tall: 22: 27 Feb, 2000: 22 y 363 d: 195 cm: 84 kg: 77: 2018 Nat #10: NSW: Sydney Academy: Braeden Campbell: Def-Med-Gen: 16: 4 Feb, 2002: 21 y 21 d: 181 cm: 79 kg: 26: 2020 Nat #5: NSW: Sydney Academy: Ryan Clarke: Mid-Med: 4: . He was 9th in the first flag and 3rd in the second flag. Helped the Swans control the game from the halfback line. I barely looked at Buddy as I was focusing on Jarryd and Mark behind me. The Swans were also the only team to defeat the West Coast Eagles at Patersons Stadium during the regular season. Picture: Toby Zerna, Former Swan Brandon Jack, who is now in a band. The report however was criticised by the ACTAFL as a template for the NSW Rugby League to raid the prime Canberra market,[53] which it did successfully, the following year. [31], The club had early success and won three VFL premierships in 1909, 1918 and 1933. And as an outside player he was non-existent. During Capper's peak years, the Swans had made successive finals appearances for the first time since relocating. Originally known as the "Bloods" in reference to the red colour used on players' guernseys, the Swan emblem was adopted in 1933 after a journalist at the time referred to them using the moniker following a large influx of Western Australian players. [100] With draft and salary cap concessions in the early 1990s and a series of notable recruits, the team became competitive after the early part of the decade.[102]. Have an update on a player? A red and white guernsey, with a vertical "bar" design. Because Sydneys ball movement was so good he didnt need to have quite as much of it. The collection of players recruited from interstate in 1932/1933 became known as South Melbourne's "Foreign Legion". [140][141][142], The 2014 AFL season began with some difficulties for the Swans. They were quick to bounce back the following week, thumping the Adelaide Crows by 6 goals, with Franklin and Tom Papley kicking 4 goals a piece, after a blistering 7 goal to 1 quarter. Rick Quade The rivalry was highlighted by Sydney's four-point win against West Coast in the 2005 Grand Final, and West Coast's one-point win against Sydney in the 2006 Grand Final. In the 2017 pre-season I picked three players per club to preview for the upcoming season now Im looking back at how they did, and grading their performance. Former GWS Giants ruck man Tom Downie is making a difference. On this basis the best Swans player of the past 20 years is Brett Kirk. He flourished in his new surroundings and eventually became a cult figure and club leader in his own right.[112]. It was given to Luke Parker for the 2017 season. Bernard Toohey An excellent first month of the season, which saw them upset Brisbane and reigning premiers Richmond, set up a strong home-and-away campaign. Follow. First real glimpse of him was a terrific mark and goal midway through the third. Chloe Molloy Age: 24 Drafted: 2017 Collingwood (2018-2022): 47 games, 37 goals 2018 Rising Star winner The 63-point loss was Sydney's biggest ever loss in a grand final and their biggest defeat all season, meaning Hawthorn would become back to back premiers for the second time in their history. 22 years and 282 day/s from 42 senior players. Wed 13 Sep 2017 08.19 EDT Last modified on . Bob Skilton He will show us why he deserves the same respect in 2017. Report. Missed his two shots on goal. Who is the best Sydney Swans player of the past 20 years? Send a Message. One of the great feel-good stories is former Giants ruckman Tom Downie, whos making a concerted effort to make a difference in his local community. Fourth overall under this system for the 20-year period from 1997-2016 is the player who had most top 10 finishes 2009 club champion Ryan OKeefe. Peter Burns [124][125], As reigning premiers, the Sydney Swans started the 2006 season slowly, losing three of their first four games, including in round one to an Essendon side that would finish near the bottom of the ladder with only three wins and a draw, and finish with the worst defensive record of any side for the season (Sydney, conversely, had the best defensive record of any side). This article is from Behind the Lines Follow Jonathan Drennan on Twitter, How do retired athletes find work? The week after was soured by a family feud involving co-captain Kieren Jack and his parents, after they were reportedly told by him not to come to is 200-game milestone. The club has a rivalry with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, with whom they contest the Sydney Derby. Players left the club in droves, including Brownlow Medalist Greg Williams, Bernard Toohey and Barry Mitchell. If it is a valid email, your password will be reset and emailed to you. YOU. Dennis Carroll Trophy for Most Improved Player: George Hewett, Barry Round Shield for Best Clubman: Callum Sinclair, Paul Roos Award for Best Player in a Finals Series: Heath Grundy & Kieren Jack. Elsewhere, some retirees are set to slot straight into media roles, including Nick Riewoldt, Leigh Montagna and Bob Murphy. He is strong with great pace. The team's reserve side also participated in the 2017 NEAFL season . [76][77], During the Edelsten years, the Swans were seen by the Sydney public as a flamboyant, flashy club, typified by the style of its spearhead, Warwick Capper, his long bright blond mullet and bright pink boots made him unmissable on the field and his pink Lamborghini, penchant for girlfriends who were fashion models and his general showy eccentricity made him notorious off the field all somewhat fashionable in the 1980s. Ron Hillis Was posterised by Joe Danihers screamer for the first goal, but was prolific from then on. The same guernsey design, but with red shorts instead of black. A commentator for the host broadcaster suggested it was a surprise that he replaced Tippett. It shouldnt have been. A great intercept mark and strong in the contest, McGovern will prove himself yet again as an asset to a changing Eagles side. from 1879 until 1981. Helped the Swans control the ball with a game-high 14 marks, beating his career best by two . Just three disposals and gave away a team-high four free-kicks. [81], The club's form was to slump in the following year. [108], Former Swans favourite son Paul Roos was appointed caretaker coach midway through the 2002 season, replacing Rodney Eade who was removed after Round 12. Stephen Wright If there was a ball involved, they would be in the backyard, acting out a crucial Ashes test or taking a spectacular mark in the Australian Rules Grand Final for their beloved Sydney Swans. Ryan O'Keefe Whats happening, mate? Mark implored as Buddy strutted around the 50-metre line looking for the ball searching for his tenth goal. No: Name: Games: Age: Date of Birth Height Weight: Origin: Position: 36: Amartey, Joel: 13: 23yr 6mth: 2 Sep 1999: 197cm: 98kg: Sandringham Dragons: Forward 22 . In 2017 two Swans players received nominations for the award. Two weeks ago, as normal, I took my seat at Sydney Cricket Ground with my fiance to watch the Swans in their last regular game of the season. [90][91], At the end of 1988 the VFL re-tendered the Swans license and a group of financial backers including Mike Willesee, Basil Sellers, Peter Weinert and Craig Kimberley purchased the licence and bankrolled the club. [64] The Swans experienced success in the 1982 Escort Championships with 1,000 supporters packing out the Chevron Hotel ballroom in King Cross in response to the win, however Channel Seven did not broadcast the match in Sydney. Listed players yet to make their debut for Sydney, Delisted players who did not play a senior game for Sydney, AFL Tables All Time Player List Sydney, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Sydney_Swans_players&oldid=1136312576, Includes Sydney only careers and spans from the season of the player's debut to the year in which they played their final game for Sydney, Debuts are for VFL/AFL regular season and finals series matches only, Statistics are for VFL/AFL regular season and finals series matches only and are correct to the end of the 2022 season, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 19:19. Franklin booted four goals in 20 minutes in the second quarter. They defeated Fremantle at home in the first qualifying final in Round one of the finals series and so earned a one-week break. The flag of the Swans also flew on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the week; the same flag was later given to Premier of Western Australia Geoff Gallop to fly on top of the state legislature in Perth as part of the friendly wager between Gallop and Premier of New South Wales Morris Iemma. A full red guernsey with white shorts. Plenty of other former AFL cult heroes have found new local homes. (74) to 21.11.(137). Each round during the season a different eligible player is nominated for the annual award of AFL Rising Star, with a panel of experts voting on the nominated players at the end of the year. I really wanted to scratch that itch, White told SANFL Radio of his desire to play basketball. Still had 25 touches, of course. Recruited to Sydney with pick 15 in the 2007 Rookie Draft, Nick is passionate about equality and has taken part in the Mardi Gras as part of a campaign to tackle homophobia in sport. Tickets are free for the . Herbie Matthews The game was played in front of 93,102 at the MCG.[106]. [54] Not only did the VFL's Sydney plan and the Canberra Raiders decimate the ACTAFL's popularity and increase the popularity of rugby league throughout New South Wales, but to later bail out the struggling Swans and without consulting the ACTAFL, designated it an exclusive recruitment zone, taking with it many of the league's best players. This grand final would be the last match South Melbourne would play in the VFA, as the following season they would be one of eight founding clubs forming the breakaway Victorian Football League joining St Kilda, Essendon, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Geelong, Carlton and Collingwood. However White missed out on a contract with United and quickly turned his attention back to footy, with SANFL club Glenelg snapping up the tall forward. Not too busy with just the 13 touches. Was everywhere. Three-time club champions Josh Kennedy or Adam Goodes? [123] The Foundation has raised millions since its inception and helped keep the Swans sustainable in Sydney. Having qualified for the finals for a sixth consecutive season, the Swans defeated North Melbourne in the elimination final before losing to the Western Bulldogs the following week. A strong mark, he can play alongside Drew Petrie and rotate through the ruck. During the first five years at the ground average crowds were high, but issues with the surface as well as fan and player disengagement resulted in the club ending its association with the venue. Former Fremantle defender Garrick Ibbotson had the opportunity to play in the WAFL in 2018 and/or have a crack at coaching, but is opting to finish off his property development course at university, wants to move into property development in the future in WA. Bernie Evans "[46] The report claimed that 60,000 people in Sydney had stated that they would regularly support the new club and 90% of these supporters would watch VFL on television from Sydney and 80% of these supporters had not attended rugby and 92% believed that Australian rules could become popular in Sydney. Graham Teasdale In 1982, the club was still technically a Melbourne-based club which played all of its home games at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The clash guernsey is a predominantly white version of the home guernsey similar to the original Opera House guernsey design, including a white back, but it is rarely used, since the two Queensland clubs (the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns) and cross town rivals GWS Giants are the only clubs with which there is a clash. [41][42], The VFL had been actively seeking an audience in Sydney since its first exhibition match in 1903 drew 20,000 people. Wasnt overly efficient after that but showed plenty when it mattered. There were obvious parallels to the signing of Lockett (a powerful, tough forward from St Kilda with questions over his discipline and attitude), which left Hall with much to live up to. A reversed form of the same sash guernsey, with the sash going from the right shoulder to the left hip. But offensively there was limited run from him. "Chloe has proven to be amongst the top echelon of players in the AFLW competition in recent years and she will set a great example on and off the field for our club," Gowans said. The flipside to that joy was that just as many had to make way for the influx of fresh faces. In the 2022 finals series, the Swans beat Melbourne by 22 points at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to lock in a home preliminary final. This is a list of Sydney Swans players who have made one or more appearance in the Australian Football League, known as the Victorian Football League until 1990. Nick Davis! A preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions in 2003 attracted 71,019 people. Sydney Swans squad. Buddy was having one of his great days with the red leather football, kicking 10 goals to keep the crowd in raptures. This year, Shuey is expected to keep up the high standard he set and will work hard again to play a key role in 2017. [79], When the Southern Cross club went bankrupt in 1987, the club relocated to the newly built Sydney Football Stadium[62], In 1987, the Swans scored 201 points against the West Coast Eagles and the following week scored 236 points against the Essendon Football Club. In the late 1970s, however, with increasing professionalism of the sport there was an overall increase in national interest in the VFL competition. Billy Williams, Bob Skilton Medal (Club best and fairest), Norm Smith Medal (AFL Grand Final best on ground), Leigh Matthews Trophy (AFLPA Most Valuable Player). (95). Finally, in early December, the Keep South at South board resigned and a board in favour of the move to Sydney was installed.[60]. Sydney Swans players run through the banner before the inaugural Sydney Derby on 24 March 2012. South Melbourne/Sydney Swans players. Harry Cunningham, Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney, Alana Woodward and Kiara Beesley joined Redkite music therapist Matt Ralph at the Royal Children's hospital this week. [147] Ultimately the Swans would go down in a low-scoring affair, effectively kicking themselves out of the game after losing Sam Reid to a hamstring injury midway through the 2nd quarter. The Swans has fielded its reserves team in the Victorian Football League from 2021. Or someone else? Sydney's Zak Jones among many players . I don't believe it! SYDNEY showed why many have picked them to win the flag despite not making the top four in a dominant Elimination Final win over Essendon at the SCG. Picked it up in the final term to finish with 19 touches. Great showing and arguably best on ground. The Premiership was the Swans' first in 72 years and their first since being based in Sydney. Initially, the rivalry was a one-sided affair in favour of the Swans, who won 8 of the first 9 derbies. Nothing against footy, I thought it could financially set me up for the rest of my life, but its a very selfish lifestyle, Downie said last year. [167], The jumper is white with a red back and a red yoke with a silhouette of the Sydney Opera House at the point of the yoke. Many of this group of clubs most of which had primarily juniors had also begun to discuss starting their own cup competition. The only question is his focus and hunger for the game, which he must show in 2017. The 1999 season was a largely uneventful year for the club, the only real highlight being Tony Lockett kicking his record-breaking 1300th goal against Collingwood in Round 10. How he really performed:Clay Smith, who played eight games in 2017, injured his calf in Round 9 and was sidelined for three weeks. The 16th-place finish was also the lowest in club history.