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 Longmire and his family, and much more, this is Papley in his raw, emotional form, and a must-listen for all sports fans who love a story built on hard-work, perseverance, and personal growth.

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 Longmire and his family, and much more, this is Papley in his raw, emotional form, and a must-listen for all sports fans who love a story built on hard-work, perseverance, and personal growth.

In our very own podcast, produced and filmed by the Sydney Swans, we chat to guests connected to our 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.​ 

In our very own podcast, produced and filmed by the Sydney Swans, we chat to guests connected to our 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.​&nbsp;

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.​

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.​

The life of Tom Papley: From Bunyip to the big time

There is plenty to unpack and dissect in the latest episode of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, as midfielder Justin McInerney and AFLW Senior Assistant Tanya Hetherington join the panel to talk all things AFL and AFLW.

McInerney, who has been sidelined for up to 10 weeks with a hamstring tear, reviews the men's season in detail, addressing concerns around slow starts and four-quarter performances, and explaining why this season feels different to previous campaigns.

Meanwhile, AFLW pre-season is in full swing, and Hetherington provides detail on who is impressing on the track, the influence of new coach Colin O'Riordan, and why Sofia Hurley and Cynthia Hamilton were appointed vice-captains.

There is plenty to unpack and dissect in the latest episode of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, as midfielder Justin McInerney and AFLW Senior Assistant Tanya Hetherington join the panel to talk all things AFL and AFLW.
McInerney, who has been sidelined for up to 10 weeks with a hamstring tear, reviews the men's season in detail, addressing concerns around slow starts and four-quarter performances, and explaining why this season feels different to previous campaigns.
Meanwhile, AFLW pre-season is in full swing, and Hetherington provides detail on who is impressing on the track, the influence of new coach Colin O'Riordan, and why Sofia Hurley and Cynthia Hamilton were appointed vice-captains.

Welcome to the podcast, JUZZY! AFLW Pre-season, who's flying on the track?

On this week's episode of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, we review the thrilling two-point win over St Kilda with Jai Serong, the man responsible for the epic match-winning goal with just 20 seconds to spare.

From details on the match-winning stoppage, messages from the coaching staff throughout a frantic fourth quarter, and what was being discussed amongst the players in the dying stages, we bring a special inner-sanctum review. 

‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee, features guests connected to the red and white family to chat candidly about the club, recent events in the AFL community with a Swans focus, recent game highlights, funny stories with and involving players. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​

On this week's episode of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee, we review the thrilling two-point win over St Kilda with Jai Serong, the man responsible for the epic match-winning goal with just 20 seconds to spare.
From details on the match-winning stoppage, messages from the coaching staff throughout a frantic fourth quarter, and what was being discussed amongst the players in the dying stages, we bring a special inner-sanctum review.&nbsp;
&lsquo;More than Footy&rsquo;, presented by Bing Lee, features guests connected to the red and white family to chat candidly about the club, recent events in the AFL community with a Swans focus, recent game highlights, funny stories with and involving players. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​

From unsung hero to euphoric match-winner - Jai Serong

Isaac Heeney is making a huge case for being the best player in the competition, but where does he actually rank? The Bob Skilton Medal race is heating up, we suggest who may be leading as we near the half-way point of the year.

Meanwhile, we reflect on arguably our best performance of 2026 while missing six players who feature prominently in the team's top 22, and touch on a new-look AFLW team looking to thrive under new senior coach, Colin O'Riordan.

Isaac Heeney is making a huge case for being the best player in the competition, but where does he actually rank? The Bob Skilton Medal race is heating up, we suggest who may be leading as we near the half-way point of the year.
Meanwhile, we reflect on arguably our best performance of 2026 while missing six players who feature prominently in the team's top 22, and touch on a new-look AFLW team looking to thrive under new senior coach, Colin O'Riordan.

The life of Tom Papley: From Bunyip to the big time

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