In our final episode of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with Lynn Ralph. In our inaugural season, former club director Lynn Ralph was given the honour of the inaugural Sydney Swans AFLW number one ticket holder in 2022. Ralph, the first woman to be appointed to the Sydney Swans Board, has been a strong advocate for women in football and the development of the code in NSW for more than two decades. Ralph was a Foundation Member of the AFL NSW/ACT Commission and has also played an instrumental role in founding L@SS (Ladies at Sydney Swans), the club’s official women’s supporter group. Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode eleven of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with sister duo Lexi and Cynthia Hamilton - a double act with more than a favourite footy club in common! 18-year-old Cynthia played nine of a possible ten AFLW games in her debut season, that after being the club's third selection in the 2022 AFLW draft (pick 11 overall). Coming into the season, Cynthia was touted as one of the best current NSW/ACT talents and she proved why in her inaugural season. Cynthia capped off a whirlwind debut season to claim the inaugural Sydney Swans AFLW Club Champion award. Cynthia was a consistent performer for the Swans with her standout game in the final round of the season against Geelong which earned her a nomination for the AFLW Rising Star Award. 22-year-old Lexi was described by Scott Gowans as a natural leader, playing all ten games this season. She arrived at the club having played three AFLW games with the Gold Coast Suns and North Melbourne. She tells us why, despite those great experiences, there is no happier place for her than here at the Swans.  Hear from the Hamilton sisters as they talk about living the dream as they work, play and actually live together! Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode ten of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with another one of our inaugural co-captains, Lauren Szigeti. Lauren played in the VFLW for the past three seasons, representing the Darebin Falcons before signing with Hawthorn ahead of season 2021. A versatile player, she was a key ball winner for the Hawks before signing with the Swans. Our host, Sam Lane, speaks with Lauren about her career off the field as a paramedic, her AFL journey to the Sydney Swans and becoming co-captain and the youngest member of the inaugural leadership group. Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode nine of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with another our one of our inaugural co-captains, Brooke Lochland. We explore Lochland's love for the AFL, her career as a professional speed skater, taking learnings from her experience with the Western Bulldogs and her leadership qualities amongst a young squad. Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode eight of Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, we chat with our one of our inaugural co-captains, Maddy Collier. New South Wales home-grown talent Maddy Collier returned to her home state in 2022, bringing four seasons of experience in the AFLW competition, having played 34 games with GWS and the West Coast Eagles. Originally from Nowra on the south coast, we explore Collier's journey to becoming one of the Swans inaugural captains and find out a little more about her leadership philospohy in our latest episode of Talking AFLW. Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode seven of Talking AFLW, we chat with our inaugural signing Ruby Sargent-Wilson. Sargent-Wilson grew up in the Illawarra region on the south coast of New South Wales. She is a natural born athlete who represented NSW in touch football, netball and AFL in the same year. In just her fifth AFL game in 2018, she was voted best player at the School Sports Australia Championship. She went on to play for the Southern Power. She joined the QBE Sydney Swans Academy in 2021 and represented the Swans in the inaugural Under-19 series, an experience which she credits for preparing her to become a professional athlete. Earlier this year she made the move to the Gold Coast to study at Bond University on the prestigious Riewoldt AFL Excellence Scholarship before moving back to Sydney as she secured a place on the Swans list.  Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

Football fan, football mother, football coach and football player. In episode six of Talking AFLW, we chat with Sydney Swans Assistant Coach Bron Gulden about her love for AFL, how she got involved in the game, her sporting family and coaching in the AFLW side. Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode five of Talking AFLW, we chat with Sydney SwansSenior Coach Scott Gowans. Gowans takes us through the journey thus far, his coaching philosophy and we get to learn a little bit more about the head coach. Ahead of our first season in the AFLW competition, we launch Talking AFLW presented by Bing Lee. Talking AFLW, presented by Bing Lee, will bring Swans fans up to date on the competition so far, provide some insights into the build of our team, and introduce fans to some of the key figures in the FIRST ever Sydney Swans women’s team. 

In episode four of Talking AFLW, we chat with Sydney SwansExecutive General Manager – AFLW Football Kate Mahony. Mahoney joins the podcast to talk about her broad and extensive experience as a leader in high performance sport at national and international level, the first steps of building the AFLW program and some of the strategic decisions made, the hiring process of AFLW senior coach Scott Gowans and addressing some of the important issues in the game.

In episode three of Talking AFLW, we chat with Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley. Harley takes our listeners on the journey to date so far, the challenges of integrating an AFLW team into the club and some insights ahead of their FIRST game. The Sydney Swans AFLW Podcast is brought to you by Bing Lee. Bing Lee have been kicking goals since 1957. Great Service, Great Brands, Great Value.Visit in-store or online at Binglee.com.auBetter living, every day.

In episode two of Talking AFLW, we chat to the first-ever female inductee to the AFL Hall of Fame, Debbie Lee. Lee was inducted for her playing excellence and for being the drive force for women's AFL. Lee takes our listeners back to the early days of the AFLW and how the league has gained momentum over the years. The Sydney Swans AFLW Podcast is brought to you by Bing Lee. Bing Lee have been kicking goals since 1957. Great Service, Great Brands, Great Value.Visit in-store or online at Binglee.com.auBetter living, every day.

To kick things off, we interview former Sydney Swans board director Sam Mostyn, who was the first woman appointed to the AFL Commission. Mostyn takes our listeners back to how the AFLW competition gained momentum in the early days, why it’s important and what it means for women in the game, as both players and non-players. The Sydney Swans AFLW Podcast is brought to you by Bing Lee. Bing Lee have been kicking goals since 1957. Great Service, Great Brands, Great Value.Visit in-store or online at Binglee.com.auBetter living, every day.