More than Footy

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by Sydney Swans defender Nick Blakey ahead of his 150th AFL game. Blakey chats about what the milestone means for him and his journey to where he is now. Key Times:  0.20: What 150 games means to him 1:59 On his relationship with John Longmire 4:41 On his time in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy 6:06 On Dean Cox 8.28 On his life outside of football 9.46...

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by Sydney Swans AFLW co-captain Chloe Molloy. She reveals that she will feature in the side's practice match against Brisbane on Saturday, who she's excited to play with this season, Pride Game at the SCG on Saturday and more. Key Times:  1.27: Chloe reveals she will play in the AFLW practice match against Brisbane on Saturday 02:07 Who she is most...

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by Sydney Swans defender Tom McCartin and his brother, former Swans player Paddy.  The brothers speak about Paddy's abrupt retirement from AFL, their brotherly bond and Paddy's advocacy work living with diabetes.  Key Times: 0:34 Reviewing the season so far 2.07 Tom on playing forward and back 4.11 Paddy on what he does now 5.07 On Paddy's advo...

We are joined by Sydney Swans AFLW recruit Lulu Pullar. She speaks on a range of topics, including her new life in Sydney, her work as a doctor in Alice Springs, and how she is settling into her new club. Key Times:  0:58 Pre-season and favourite part of Sydney Swans HQ 02:46 On her injury setbacks 04:58 On her transition to Sydney 05:38 Dog parent and rental setbacks 08:18 On her work in the...

To celebrate the second week of the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, we speak to Sydney Swans Indigenous Strategy and Player Development Manager Jarred Hodges. He speaks about his role at the club, the importance of the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round and the club's First Nations Academy and trips to Maningrida in Arnhem Land. KEY TIMES 0.54 On his role at the club 2.41 On the all-club cultural sessio...

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by Swans defender James Jordon. He speaks about his 100th game milestone, growing up a Swans fan, his Premiership with Melbourne and his role as a lockdown defender for the Swans.  KEY TIMES 0.40 On his 100 game milestone 1.10 On his journey to the AFL 2.10 On growing up a Swans fan 4.26 On his premiership with Melbourne 5.10 On his trade to Sydney...

Fresh off a two-year contract extension, we are joined by Swans superstar Chad Warner. The midfielder speaks about the moment he decided to stay at the Harbour City, the reason behind his decision and the upcoming Sydney Derby. KEY TIMES 0:51 On when he decided to stay 1:57 When he told Errol 3:02 What about the Swans made him feel at home 4:28 On his relationship with Dean Cox   6:50 On...

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by former Sydney Swans Senior Coach John Longmire. He speaks on a range of topics, including life after coaching, how he knew it was time to step away, and his new role at the Club.  KEY TIMES 0:40 Life after coaching 2:00 On his new role at the Club 4:40 On his off-season travels  6:20 How he decided it was time to step away from coaching&nbsp...

This week on More than Footy we catch up with Ollie Florent and Will Hayward to talk all things Gather Round, coaches, holidays with the boys and getting drafted together. KEY TIMES 0:35 Thoughts on the Gather Round kit 1:37  North Melbourne preview 2:06  On playing against Luke Parker 2:59  On the start to the season 3:42 On Coxy's first win 4:50 On the coaching transition 6:45 On...

Swans midfielder Errol Gulden has spoken for the first time since he fractured his ankle in Sydney's pre-season match against the Gold Coast.  Speaking on the latest episode of "More than Footy" presented by Bing Lee, Gulden revealed the moment he knew he had hurt himself.  In the full episode, Errol gives an insight into what rehab will look like going forward, discusses his stance on p...

The latest episode of our podcast, More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee is now LIVE! This week on More than Footy we are joined by Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley who chats about how he spent his off-season, how the coaching transition from John Longmire to Dean Cox played out, Chad Warner's contract, the 2024 Grand Final and the expansion of the AFL to Tasmania and the Northern Territory.  Ple...

We are back to launch season two of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee! New Sydney Swans senior coach Dean Cox jumps onto the podcast to chat about his new role, how he told his family, balancing the transition amongst the players, some of his off-field ventures and challenges of being tall! Plus we kick off a brand new segment for the season with some rapid fire favourites.. there is no sitti...

This week on More than Footy. presented by Bing Lee, Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney sits down with teammate and best mate Robbie Fox to chat about his upcoming 200th game milestone. The duo share how their bromance begun, Heeney opens up on the suspension that ruled him out of Brownlow contention and Foxy reveals why it took him 11 months to propose to now fiancé Bec. KEY TIMES 0.40 – How the Fox...

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by one of the biggest names in the history of Australian Swimming – Michael Klim. With Olympic medals in every colour and 21 world records to his name, it’s hard to believe that Klim is now in a battle with the body that once carried him to such incredible success. In more recent times, Klim has had to harness all his courage, his competitive spirit and...

This week on More then Footy we are joined by Nike General Manager and Vice President Ashley Reade. With nearly 20 years at the global brand, Ashley gives us an insight into where Sydney Swans HQ sits amongst other sporting giants around the world, as well as some of the highlights and challenges that have come with leading a team through some of the world’s biggest sporting events. ‘More than Foo...

This week on More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, we speak to Kath Koschel, who’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, and kindness. At just 37 years of age, Kath has had to endure more challenges than one person would experience in a lifetime – having her cricket career cut short by injury, learning to walk again, not once but twice, and losing the love of her life. Kath’s mission is to m...

This week on More than Footy Rebecca Skilton joins Hayley Falkiner & Nick Davis to chat through her favourite footy memories as the granddaughter of Bloods legend Bob Skilton. From tales of Bobby in a cherry picker to that time Bobby almost became a cricketer, well as what Bobby’s thoughts are on the new Sydney Swans HQ facilities. KEY TIMES 2:00 Bek on what it was like growing up with a famou...

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee, features one of the biggest bands in Australasia, Six60. We chat with two of the band members - Matiu Walters and Chris Mac – and find out the origins of the band,  their love of the Sydney Swans and their ambitions to play at the AFL Grand Final!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on More than Footy we catch up with AFLW Senior coach Scott Gowans and Co-captain Lucy McEvoy. With AFLW pre-season officially underway the duo provide an update on how the squad is looking ahead of the 2024 season. Scott also makes an exciting announcement and gives us an insight into his relationship with John Longmire. KEY TIMES 3:00 Scott on his contract extension with the club 5:20...

This week’s episode of More than Footy features Australian UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski, who reveals what he got up to on his visit to Swans HQ. The 26-4 fighter shared his thoughts on AFL, how he went from rugby league to MMA, his thoughts on concussion in sport, and that time Volk was brutally shut down by his own daughter following his loss to Islam Makhachev. KEY TIMES 2:45 How Volk went...

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’ features Sydney Swans legend and Indigenous Team of the Century member Michael O’Loughlin. Ahead of the AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round, ‘Micky O’ discusses his time in the game including the 2005 Premiership, the Go Foundation and he names his favourite Indigenous players of all time. KEY TIMES 1:30 what Sir Doug Nicholls Round means 3:00 the big name that p...

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee sees Leon Cameron, Executive GM - AFL Football jump onto the podcast ahead of his first Sydney Derby in the red and white. Cameron opens up on his move to the Swans, his relationship with senior coach John Longmire, and gives his thoughts on the coaching challenges facing non-Victorian teams in the AFL. KEY TOPICS 2:00 when Leon first...

This week’s episode of ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee features Australian super welterweight champion Nikita Tszyu, son of former world champion Kostya Tszyu, and younger brother of Tim. Ahead of his title defence fight on Wednesday night, Nikita reveals what his preparations look like, the influence his famous father had on his journey into the professional ring, and how his nickname ‘T...

This week ‘More than Footy’ is hosted by Sydney Swans Head of Media Tom Chadwick and Communications Manager Hayley Falkiner and they catch up with Brodie Grundy ahead of his 200th game milestone. Grundy opens up on the first time he met John Longmire, why his dog Sammy is struggling to fit into the Bondi lifestyle, and his big acting break. KEY TIMES 1:20 on playing 200 games 4:20 Sammy’s struggle...

This week ‘More than Footy’ catches up with newly re-signed midfielder James Rowbottom and exciting forward Will Hayward. The duo open up on the special connection building in the playing group that has helped them enjoy a strong start to the 2024 season. Rowbottom introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’ and Adelaide born Hayward talks about returning to his home state for Gather Round and reveals how h...