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.​