More than Footy

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 TIMES0:40 Life after coaching2:00 On his new role at the Club4:40 On his off-season travels 6:20 How he decided it was time to step away from coaching 10:45 On Dean Cox13:42 The most fulfilling part of his time coaching at the Swans15:51 On the opportunity to say thanks at Sydney's clash with Port on Easter Sunday18:29 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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TIMES0:35 Thoughts on the Gather Round kit1:37 North Melbourne preview2:06 On playing against Luke Parker2:59 On the start to the season3:42 On Coxy's first win4:50 On the coaching transition6:45 On being drafted together8:15 On the bond with each other's families10:15 On their business "Doozy"13:26 On AFL State of Origin 15:22 On what they get up to in the off-season16:22 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.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 favouritesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TIMES1:15 How Harley spent his off-season 4:00 The senior coach transition from John Longmire to Dean Cox12:00 On Chad Warner 14:00 Reflecting on the 2024 Grand Final 16:40 The expansion of the AFL to Tasmania and the Northern Territory19:10 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.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TIMES0.40 – How the Fox & Heeney bromance begun2.00 Fox reflects on his 100th game milestone3.00 Heeney reflects on his career to date ahead of his 200th game milestone4.30 On THAT Isaac Heeney hanger8.00 Heeney opens up on his first ever AFL suspension11.00 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.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. TIMES1:30 Klim's highlight of the 2024 Olympics3:00 Klim reflects on Sydney 2000 memories5:50 The famous air guitar celebrations7:55 Klim's CIDP diagnosis12:15 how a plasma treatment is helping Klim live with CIDP14:30 Klim's connection to the Sydney SwansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TIMES2:20 How Swans HQ rates against facilities around the world3:15 Reade on his early SANFL career5:26 Reade on his nearly 20 year career at Nike6:50 The challenges and highlights throughout Reade's career at Nike9:15 Why it's important for sporting brands to get behind women's sport11:00 The athletes that have left Reade starstruckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and AFL8:30 Why Bobby entered athletics carnivals11:30 comparing facilities back in Bobby's day to the Sydney Swans HQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 opens up on his relationship with John Longmire9:20 Scott & Lucy share their thoughts on the condensed AFLW fixtureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 shares his thoughts on concussion13:20 That time the Volk was shutdown by his own daughter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 similarities between the 05 Premiership team and this year's team8:00 on how the GO Foundation came to life10:00 on how we can improve First Nations talent pathways15:40 on his top two Indigenous players of all time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 role7:30 on Leon's relationship with John Longmire13:00 on the coaching challenges facing non-Victorian teamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 career5:30 what Nikita's preparations look like ahead of his title defence8:55 Nikita's love of a Bonsai tree10:00 how Nikita's nickname ‘The Butcher' came about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Adapting to different team personalities    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discusses his new four-year contract3:00 – Hayward on contract negotiations7:00 – 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 pigs18:00 – Will discusses how his business ‘Doozy' with Ollie Florent came to life  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.