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

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, presented by Bing Lee.

‘More than Footy’ 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.​

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.&nbsp;
Listen to our third episode of our new season of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee.
&lsquo;More than Footy&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​

The life and journey of The Amartey Party

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 episode of our new season of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee.

‘More than Footy’ 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.​

 

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.&nbsp;
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 episode of our new season of More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee.
&lsquo;More than Footy&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​
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Exclusive Opening Round preview with Dean Cox

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 season, his chats with Justin McInerney before his contract extension, and playing against familiar faces in Opening Round.

‘More than Footy’ 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.​

 

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 season, his chats with Justin McInerney before his contract extension, and playing against familiar faces in Opening Round.
&lsquo;More than Footy&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.​
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The life of Tom Papley: From Bunyip to the big time

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