Past players - what are they up to?

**Meg** · 31st October 2020, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by giant

That was also my recollection (though all hearsay in any event).

Originally Posted by giant

That was also my recollection (though all hearsay in any event).

It’s correct, It’s been confirmed (including by Darren) several times over the years. Paul Roos knew at the time which is why he was supportive of Jolly leaving (provided Swans received appropriate compensation).

‘Darren Jolly was a pivotal player in their 2005 premiership and a pillar of the old high-stoppage game that was a Sydney trademark between 2003 and 2009. But when he wanted to return to Melbourne to the support network of family for his wife who had developed post-natal depression, Roos said he knew he had to help him get there.’

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**Sandridge** · 31st October 2020, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Meg

Denis Pagan is a horse trainer? That puts a new meaning on Pagan’s Paddock!

Nice.

**AnnieH** · 4th November 2020, 03:23 PM

I think Rhyce should come back to the swans in some type of coaching capacity. Out of the Melbourne fishbowl, and he'll get whatever support he needs.
His brother Heath can do work experience (at a very low, minimal wage), seeings he's been dropped from the bogans.

**Primmy** · 6th November 2020, 09:44 AM

I'd always welcome Rhyce back, but he moved down to Melbourne for family issues (the older ones). Can't see him coming back Annie. Not yet anyway

**rickmat** · 7th November 2020, 03:24 PM

Lloyd Perris appointed coach of North Shore which is great for a young talent's career cut short. Obviously had footy talent as was Development Coach for Swans NEAFL side this last season

**Aprilbr** · 7th November 2020, 04:04 PM

Yes Lloyd must be a mature and ambitious young man to land these roles. He would barely be in his mid-20s in age. I think he has a bright coaching future. Hopefully with us down the track. Great coaches do not always come from the ranks of former star players eg Hafey, Clarkson, Pagan.

**KTigers** · 7th November 2020, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Aprilbr

Yes Lloyd must be a mature and ambitious young man to land these roles. He would barely be in his mid-20s in age. I think he has a bright coaching future. Hopefully with us down the track. Great coaches do not always come from the ranks of former star players eg Hafey, Clarkson, Pagan.

Lloyd would be 25 now. He was the captain and best player of the Sydney South Zone rep teams my oldest was in
from 08 to 11. Even then you could tell he was likely going places. An old head on young shoulders.

**Meg** · 11th November 2020, 10:05 PM

From Michael Knoll’s Instagram account - Michael and his wife moving back to Adelaide where Michael will play for Norwood in the SANFL. His previous SANFL club was South Adelaide.

Ps: same club as Michael Talia. Any other ex-Swans?