Episodes
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 TIMES2:00 Bek on what it was like growing up with a famous Grandfather4:00 that time Bobby saved a family from drowning5:30 Bobby choosing between cricket...
Published 06/19/24
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!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/12/24
Published 06/12/24
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 TIMES3:00 Scott on his contract extension with the club5:20 Scott makes an exciting announcement5:30 Lucy on her leadership alongside Chloe Molloy8:00 Scott...
Published 06/06/24
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 TIMES2:45 How Volk went from rugby league to MMA5:40 How self-belief drove him to pursue MMA professionally10:20 Volk...
Published 05/20/24
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 TIMES1:30 what Sir Doug Nicholls Round means3:00 the big name that picked Micky O up in his car on day one at the Sydney Swans in 19946:00 on whether there are...
Published 05/16/24
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 TOPICS2:00 when Leon first joined the Swans4:00 on leaning on his experience as a former player in his general manager...
Published 05/02/24
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...
Published 04/23/24
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 TIMES1:20 on playing 200 games4:20 Sammy’s struggles with the Bondi lifestyle8:00 Brodie’s acting career9:15 Brodie’s relationship with John16:30...
Published 04/19/24
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 TOPICS1:40 – Rowy...
Published 04/03/24
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/20/24
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/01/24