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    My wife's grandfather played for the swans back in the days, we had had his funeral, two weeks ago, only a few games , but he grew up in south and was as tough as they come. His player card was on his coffin. R.I.P
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    Sorry pop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 09183305 View Post
    Wow! That's impress Scottee & S.S. Bleeder!

    Makes me wonder, who else in the RWO community are related to Swans players?

    Who was your grand father S.S.?
    James Graham. He played in the 1918 premiership. He didn't play the next year. He went up the Murray somewhere to coach. The VFL didn't have the glamour or as much attraction as it has now.

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    Tony Smith is my cousin's son. Little bit less likely to mention it now!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Simo View Post
    My wife's grandfather played for the swans back in the days, we had had his funeral, two weeks ago, only a few games , but he grew up in south and was as tough as they come. His player card was on his coffin. R.I.P
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    Sorry pop.
    My condolences to your family. Proud of Keith's contribution to the Swans ... may he rest in peace and be forever remembered as a Swan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Big Cat View Post
    Tony Smith is my cousin's son. Little bit less likely to mention it now!
    Hopefully his more recent business related transgressions won't tarnish our memories of the contribution he made to the Swans as a promising young ruckman.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.S. Bleeder View Post
    Awesome story. Thanks Scottee. It's great that you have at least one momento. My grandfather played but all we have is his 1918 team photo. We don't even have his premiership medallion. He pawned it because he needed the money.
    I'm just wondering whether there might be some R&W Online members who would have some 1918 memorabilia?
    We have them where we want them, everything is going according to plan!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottee View Post
    I'm just wondering whether there might be some R&W Online members who would have some 1918 memorabilia?
    Good suggestion Scottee. However I was thinking more along the lines of my grandfathers personal mementos. I.E. Guernsey, boots, medallions, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottee View Post
    No , these were the days!Attachment 1194
    That is OUTSTANDING....send it to Rampe via the club or whatever..He would be most amused
    "The Dog days are over, The Dog days are gone" Florence and the Machine

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    Anyone have any pre-season news???

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    Quote Originally Posted by troyjones2525 View Post
    Anyone have any pre-season news???
    I had a brief look at Swans training session during the week and picked up a couple of things.

    - Apparently they always start at 8.30am at the Bus Loop Oval.

    - Adam Goodes was doing his own movement training and was not participating in the match simulation.

    - Mike Pyke was doing a lot of specialist ruck work taps to Heeney. I wonder if Heeney is being prepared to play in the senior midfielder early in the season, or maybe Pyke does this with all midfielders?

    - In the match simulation Grundy and Richards looked very strong. Richards was not giving Franklin any space.

    - Garry Rohan looked bigger. Maybe he has put on bulk, maybe sitting in the stands you don't appreciate how big these athletes are.

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    Saw all 3 training days last week and there were a number of interesting items:

    Monday: The following all left early as part of the rehab group:
    Tippett, Goodes, Shaw, Bird, Reid, Mitchell, Pyke and Rohan
    McGlynn also trained alone as did Rookie Newman.
    When I got there around 9 am they were doing skill work and of the new flock:
    Heeney is a stand out, Hiscox has got amazing pace and improving skills (have to admit to bias here, as with Rampe, had a lot to do with Jack through school) and Rose looks solid. Davis is the biggest body and may take longer to develop.
    Foote was missing and Melican is a bigger George Hewitt look-a- like. McLaran looks interesting but again with big men will be long term prospect.

    Did not see Grundy.

    Wednesday:
    Long training did not finish till after 11 in the sun. Very hot.
    Lots of training drills involving switched of play, outnumbering opposition and long kicking to position. Combining with close quarter skills, handling and ground balls.
    Jetta looked fit and eager during these drills but Franklin was outstanding, dominate and commanding. Tippett was present for some of the skill work but trained alone, concentrating on running for the majority of the session. Goodes and McGlynn also had separate programs. Again Heeney was a standout, receiving lots of "atta-boys" from Longmire.

    Friday:
    Full on Practice match conditions. Tippett played on Grundy and monstered for most of the time, Franklin on T Richards and interestingly only Derickx and Nankervis contested ruck duels. (Pyke was working with Heeney off the ground on centre ruck contests) Sam Reid was playing a swing man role and Allir picked up the third tall at one end and X. Richards did likewise at the other end. Allir looks to have bulked up and looks an improved player
    Lloyd, Cunningham, Jones and Towers all made significant contributions. Rampe was outstanding, his field nicking to position was a highlight.
    All the regulars look great, Hannebrry, Mcveigh and Jack leading the group.
    Shaw was interesting speaking to one of the groups during the break.

    Stewart Dew ran most of the drills throughout the week, Mattner was looking at the progress of Newman who is doing rehab by the looks of it because he looks absolutely cut so I doubt its a fitness thing.

    Well back to work next week so I will rely on someone else for further reports.

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    you almost wonder with J Hiscox may get a few runs off the bench as a sub ??

    he would light up the pitch for a qtr
    "be tough, only when it gets tough"


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