What a great story. Another Swans rookie success. Fierce at the contest and never takes a backward step. I love watching this kid play. A club legend in the making.
What a great story. Another Swans rookie success. Fierce at the contest and never takes a backward step. I love watching this kid play. A club legend in the making.
He is becoming a great player. Exactly what the Swans needed, a small forward that can crumb. Imagine how good he'll be in a couple of years.
His grandfather Max had enormous ability and didn't mind dishing it out as well.Originally Posted by Blue Sun
His other grandfather Jeff Bray wasn't too shabby either!
Max Papley should be a legend of the club. He was a magnificent footballer but sadly his career was cut short by a shortsighted and inflexible coach. As a result only us old codgers have heard of him. Bobby Skilton said he was the best player he ever played with. Tom has a lot of Max about him. He's not as gifted but he has speed, aggression, strength and the ability to beat much bigger opponents one on one. He will only get better.
He left to captain/coach Williamstown in VFA for more money I believe.You could leave without a clearance at the time. Not sure about clash with coach who was Alan Miller, former coach of the Under 19s. You may know more, I was only young at the time but my dad was a mate of Miller.
He found out later in life that he had a faulty heart valve, which explained his inconsistency. Told my brother that inexplicably he struggled at training at times. I think only played about 66 games. Max was a very gifted footballer with silky skills and tons of courage. A beautiful drop kick, Skilton reckoned Max was a better player than himself.
He seemed to be everywhere including in defence yesterday. And did well where ever he went
Just a great Swans family story and how well is he going given the limited preseason he had?
Looking like becoming a top 10 player for us, only fault is being a little too goal hungry and ignoring better options on occasions. Not sure how we fit him into the burgeoning midfield rotations but we do.
I don't mind him being a bit goal hungry. I want my small forward to be that way. If he gets too greedy the coaching staff and his teammates will let him know.
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Agreed. I was more worried about what he did vs Carlton , 35 out on a decent angle , but laid it off.
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