The latest episode of our podcast, More than Footy, presented by Bing Lee is now LIVE!
This week on More than Footy, we are celebrating co-host Tom Papley's 200 game milestone. Ahead of playing his 200th career game, Papley reflects on his life and playing career in the red and white.
From re-living childhood memories in Bunyip, the influence of his grandfather Max Papley, being drafted by the Swans while working as a plumber, being denied a trade to Carlton, the impact of John Longmire and his family, and much more, this is Papley in his raw, emotional form, and a must-listen for all sports fans who love a story built on hard-work, perseverance, and personal growth.
Key Times:
0-2:00: Growing up in Bunyip
5-7:00: Influence of Max Papley
7-9:00 Impact of John Longmire as a father figure
9-11:00: The phone call he received to find out he’d being drafted as a rookie
11-12:30: First impressions when he arrived at the Swans
12:30-14:00: Re-living the moment he got told he was debuting
14:30-20:00: Blind ranking his favourite games
20-23:00: Friendships forged with team-mates (living with Colin and Aliir)
23- 25:00: The role of his family
25-28:00: Calling Dave Papley (Papley's dad)
28-30:00: Wanting to leave Sydney for Carlton
30:30-33:00: The walk with Horse after being denied a trade
33-34:00: The best advice he has ever received
34-36:30: Finish this sentence
36:30: The best thing that’s happened to me is…Annie
‘More than Footy’ features guests connected to the red and white family to chat candidly about the club, recent events in the AFL community with a Swans focus, recent game highlights, funny stories with and involving players. The show illustrates that the reach of footy extends well beyond the game on the field.
LISTEN to this week's episode of More than Footy below.
