More than Footy
More than Footy
Hosted by Sydney Swans premiership player Nick Davis and sports journalist Hayley Falkiner, ‘More than Footy’ features guests connected to the red and white family who open up about their life and love of the game. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.Social links:
“You’ve got to move on with life” - Tom Papley
Tom Papley opens up on his recent calf injury and discusses how long he will be sidelined, his new role with the team and life off field as he begins his rehabilitation. Papley felt for his calf late in the game against Geelong, and the energetic forward, who sustained a similar injury in the pre-…
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James Rowbottom's road to 150
James Rowbottom is one of the club's most respected and selfless players, and will celebrate his 150th in the red and white in Round 10, becoming a Life Member of the club. On this episode of More than Footy, Rowbottom reflects on his journey to 150 games, including those who made it happen, learn…
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The life of Brodie Grundy: Celebrating game 250
As Brodie Grundy prepares to play his 250th career game on Sunday afternoon, the star ruckman joined co-hosts Tom Papley and Andre Cupido to reflect on his incredible career and life away from footy. From the early days where he didn't enjoy playing Australian Rules, the advice from Michael O'Loug…
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The life of Tom Papley: From Bunyip to the big time
Ahead of playing his 200th career game, Tom Papley reflects on his life and playing career in the red and white. From re-living childhood memories in Bunyip, the influence of his grandfather Max Papley, the draft call while he was on the tools, being denied a trade to Carlton, the impact of John L…
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The life and journey of The Amartey Party
Sydney Swans forward Joel Amartey, affectionately known as The Amartey Party, joins the team on More Than Footy to chat all things 2026, his incredible journey to the AFL, Ghanian heritage, the influence of Dan Carter, and more. Listen to our third episode of our new season of More than Footy, pr…
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Exclusive Opening Round preview with Dean Cox
As we prepare to kick off the season at Opening Round at the SCG, we sit down with senior coach Dean Cox to chat all things Opening Round. From game plan, restructure to oppostiion analysis, Coxy tells us all what to expect when the Swans take the field to open the season. Listen to our second e…
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Tom Papley's "frustrating few years"
Sydney Swans forward Tom Papley opens up on the team's new game plan and why his calf soreness in the pre-season has been a "blessing in disguise". In our first episode of our new season of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, Papley gives incredible insight to the game plan overhaul this seaso…
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Rebuilding the Swans with a world-renowned reconditioning specialist Bill Knowles
Hear from world-renowned reconditioning specialist Bill Knowles and Sydney Swans’ Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services, Damian Raper. This week on More than Footy, we are joined by world-renowned reconditioning specialist Bill Knowles and Sydney Swans’ Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Servi…
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Working Trade Period without a mobile phone?! Kinnear Beatson reveals the hidden stories of his trades
This week on More than Footy, we are joined by former Sydney Swans recruiting boss Kinnear Beatson who has recently taken up a part-time role in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy. Beatson reflects on the 2025 trade period from the outside and gives an insight into some of the trades he was involved in …
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Chris Keane - Episode 15, Season 2
Following a big 2025 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period, we were joined by Head of List Strategy and Player Personnel, Chris Keane, in a special mini episode of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee. Key Times: 0.45 On Charlie Curnow 1:58 Farewelling Will Hayward and Ollie Florent 3:13 On Jai S…
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