THE countdown to Christmas is on and at sydneyswans.com.au we're counting down the top 12 reasons for you to become a Sydney Swans member in 2011.

Swans memberships are available now online or by calling our membership services team on 1300 663 819.

Reason #9: Mal’s dash from defence

Swans defender Nick Malceski put in a career best year in 2010 and became one of the Swans key play-makers with his run and carry from defence.

His great season saw him named in the extended All-Australian squad.

Mal has returned to the Club in outstanding shape and is putting in one of his best pre-seasons yet. All that can only bode well for an impressive 2011 season.

Watch Mal dash from defence from the comfort of your own seat in the stands.