More than Footy

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.​  

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.​  

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 Services, Damian Raper. Knowles and Raper gives an insight into the fortnight Knowles spent at Sydney Swans HQ working with four players to build physical resilience, focus on injury prevention and to ready them for the 2026 AFL season. ‘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.

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 biggest names in the game for the club, including some of the biggest names in the game. Key Times:  0.42: On watching the 2025 trade period from afar 1.30: On how things have changed since he started in the AFL industry in 1994 3.31: On how the trade period worked without mobile phones 5.08: On his favourite traded or drafted player 8:06 On the players that got away 8:56 On how Lance Franklin got to the club 10:34 The weirdest question he's asked or been asked when interviewing potential draftees 14:16 On his new role in the academy 16:35 Rapid fire favourites

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 Serong 3:49 On Malcolm Rosas Jnr 4:20 The state of the list ahead of the 2025 Draft  

Sydney Swans AFLW assistant coach Lachie Hunter reflects on the season so far, including the side's losses to Collingwood and GWS, his journey to the club, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Key Times:  0.17: Reflection on the last two weeks  0.41: Recapping the loss to the Giants 1.04: On the learning curve of the last few weeks  1.25: On the record crowd at Henson Park  2:16: On his role as backline coach  2.54: On lessons learnt as assistant coach  3.28: On the message ahead of the side's match against the Crows 3.52: On the transition from Melbourne to Sydney 4.20: On the joys of coaching  4.41: On the relationship with Mark & Jarrad McVeigh 5.19: Looking back on his playing career 6.39: His future coaching aspirations  6.50: Where the Swans are sitting against the other teams 7.20: Rapid fire favourites ‘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.

This week on More than Footy, we are joined by Sydney Swans AFLW defenders Zippy Fish and Jas Grierson. The pair discuss Zippy's Rising Star nomination, their friendship and the AFLW Indigenous Round over the next two weekends.  Key Times:  0.22 Zippy's Rising Star nomination 2.22 Thoughts on the opening two rounds 2.53 On their friendship 4.05 On Zippy's upbringing in the Newman 5:35 On Zippy's nicknames 6.57 On AFLW Indigenous Round 8.36 On the number 23 9.18 On Zippy's aunty designing player boots for Indigenous Round 10.15 Jas on the evolution of AFLW over ten seasons 12.05 Life outside of footy 13.14 On the upcoming game against the Cats 14.40 Rapid-fire favourites  

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: On his off-season travel plans 10:13 On living with James Rowbottom  10:51 On the upcoming game against the Cats 11:36 Rapid fire favourites ‘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.  

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 excited to play with this season 3:42 On Ally Morphett 4:44 On Zippy Fish 5:40 On Pride Game at the SCG 8:11: On life outside of footy 10:57 On her expectations for the season ahead 12:00 Rapid-fire questions  ‘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.

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 advocacy work living with diabetes 7.47 On how Paddy's career ended due to concussion 10.43 On how Paddy has adjusted to life after footy 11.20 On their brotherly bond 12.17 On Tom's off-season plans 14.05 On moving in together 14.55 On Tom's interest in Real Estate 16.24 On their brother Charlie 17.41 Swans fan questions ‘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.​

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 emergency department in Alice Springs over the off-season 09:04: Dreamtime Academy 14:58 On her transition from professional soccer to AFL 17:55 Rapid-fire questions  ‘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.​

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 session 7.12 On the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls round 8.21 On the club's trips to Maningrida 11.19 On the importance of a welcome to country  13.17: On his journey to the Swans  18.35 On his favourite First Nations Athlete 19.56 On the club's First Nations Academy ‘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.​

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 6.40 On his role as a lockdown defender 7.55 On the hardest opponent he's come up against 8.49 On his favourite goal 9.25 On Sir Doug Nicholls Round 10.15 Life outside footy 11.40 Rapid Fire Favourites ‘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.​

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 why he wanted to stay 7:50 On the team's current form 8:55 On the team's review of the loss against the Gold Coast 9:50 On the Sydney Derby 14:41 Rapid fire favourites  ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee, 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.​  

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   10:45 On Dean Cox 13:42 The most fulfilling part of his time coaching at the Swans 15:51 On the opportunity to say thanks at Sydney's clash with Port on Easter Sunday 18:29 Rapid fire favourites ‘More than Footy’, presented by Bing Lee, 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.​  

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 being drafted together 8:15 On the bond with each other's families 10:15 On their business "Doozy" 13:26 On AFL State of Origin 15:22 On what they get up to in the off-season 16:22 Quick fire favourites  ‘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.​

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 pre-season games, his love for International Rules and his advice for teammate Chad Warner.  KEY TIMES (0:50) His first few weeks post-injury (1:49) His current rehabilitation program  (2:10) The moment the injury happened (3.20) His stance on pre-season matches (4.44) On State of Origin and International Rules (6:11) Life outside of footy (9:57) Advice for Chad Warner (12:48) On the start to the season  (15:40) Rapid fire favourites

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.  Please note: This episode was recorded right on the eve of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. KEY TIMES 1:15 How Harley spent his off-season  4:00 The senior coach transition from John Longmire to Dean Cox 12:00 On Chad Warner  14:00 Reflecting on the 2024 Grand Final  16:40 The expansion of the AFL to Tasmania and the Northern Territory 19:10 Rapid fire favourites ‘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.​

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 sitting on the fence! ‘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.​

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 & Heeney bromance begun 2.00 Fox reflects on his 100th game milestone 3.00 Heeney reflects on his career to date ahead of his 200th game milestone 4.30 On THAT Isaac Heeney hanger 8.00 Heeney opens up on his first ever AFL suspension 11.00 Fox shares why it took him 11 months to pop the question ‘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.​

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 elite mindset as he battles a life-changing diagnosis. TIMES 1:30 Klim’s highlight of the 2024 Olympics 3:00 Klim reflects on Sydney 2000 memories 5:50 The famous air guitar celebrations 7:55 Klim’s CIDP diagnosis 12:15 how a plasma treatment is helping Klim live with CIDP 14:30 Klim’s connection to the Sydney Swans

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 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.​ KEY TIMES 2:20 How Swans HQ rates against facilities around the world 3:15 Reade on his early SANFL career 5:26 Reade on his nearly 20 year career at Nike 6:50 The challenges and highlights throughout Reade’s career at Nike 9:15 Why it’s important for sporting brands to get behind women’s sport 11:00 The athletes that have left Reade starstruck

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 make the world a better place through kindness, one small act at a time. Her philosophy is that the single notion of someone believing in us can mean so much, a message she is spreading through her non-profit organisation, Kindness Factory. KEY TIMES 3:00 Kath opens up on the time she broke her back playing cricket 5:00 Kath’s uphill battle in rehab after almost losing her leg in a surgery mishap 7:00 Kath meets the love of her life in rehab 11:30 How Kath pulled herself out of rockbottom after losing Jim 17:30 The moment Kath was forced to learn to walk, for the second time. 20:00 Kath comes face to face with the drunk driver that almost cost her life 23:00 The beginning of The Kindness Factory 

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 famous Grandfather 4:00 that time Bobby saved a family from drowning 5:30 Bobby choosing between cricket and AFL 8:30 Why Bobby entered athletics carnivals 11:30 comparing facilities back in Bobby’s day to the Sydney Swans HQ

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!

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 Scott makes an exciting announcement 5:30 Lucy on her leadership alongside Chloe Molloy 8:00 Scott opens up on his relationship with John Longmire 9:20 Scott & Lucy share their thoughts on the condensed AFLW fixture

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 from rugby league to MMA 5:40 How self-belief drove him to pursue MMA professionally 10:20 Volk shares his thoughts on concussion 13:20 That time the Volk was shutdown by his own daughter

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 picked Micky O up in his car on day one at the Sydney Swans in 1994 6:00 on whether there are similarities between the 05 Premiership team and this year’s team 8:00 on how the GO Foundation came to life 10:00 on how we can improve First Nations talent pathways 15:40 on his top two Indigenous players of all time

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 joined the Swans 4:00 on leaning on his experience as a former player in his general manager role 7:30 on Leon’s relationship with John Longmire 13:00 on the coaching challenges facing non-Victorian teams

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 ‘The Butcher’ came about. KEY TOPICS 4:25 the influence Nikita’s father Kostya Tszyu has had on his boxing career 5:30 what Nikita’s preparations look like ahead of his title defence 8:55 Nikita’s love of a Bonsai tree 10:00 how Nikita’s nickname ‘The Butcher’ came about 

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 struggles with the Bondi lifestyle 8:00 Brodie’s acting career 9:15 Brodie’s relationship with John 16:30 Adapting to different team personalities

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 he ended up with half a dozen guinea pigs during the Covid lockdown. KEY TOPICS 1:40 – Rowy discusses his new four-year contract 3:00 – Hayward on contract negotiations 7:00 – Rowy introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’ 8:30 – Rowy tells us what it’s like living with Nick Blakey aka ‘The Lizard’ 11:30 – Will reveals how he came to own half a dozen guinea pigs 18:00 – Will discusses how his business ‘Doozy’ with Ollie Florent came to life

Australian actress Tammin Sursok joins us for Episode 2 of ‘More than Footy’ with a candid conversation on the highs and lows of fame, her love of AFL and how she came to walk through the doors of Sydney Swans HQ, and why her American accent is here to stay.

We kick off our new podcast with a candid chat to AFL coach John Longmire ahead of the 2024 season. Hear John’s thoughts on Buddy’s 1000th goal, the evolution of the game, and sharing the love of Gather Round.