Preliminary Final Week - Swans bow out (19.09.26)
episodePreviously titled “Finals Week 4 - Swans bow out (19.09.26)” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 19, 2026
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How did the Swans build trust and respect before the Preliminary Final?
Yeah, I've tried to turn all my attention and my thought process to dealing with what's in front of me. And that's the players, to their credit, they, right from before the North Melbourne game, it was about building some trust and respect back in the competition. And I thought the three games we've played have allowed us to show that You know, we've got a really good foundation and we've got some great people at our football club from the leaders down. I'm talking administrative leaders to the board, you know, and the players that come in and fill the void were unbelievable.
Coach has never really been dealt a hand like this at the pointy end of the season, and Dean Cox, you would have to say, did an exceptional job in all that they could. The reconnection to their community that happened across the month that involved the on-field, you could see that vividly last night. The fact that it was a sellout where previously it hadn't been, It looked like a lot of healing had happened, but they finished second and blew their chances at a grand final and a premiership. Crunch time for the Ford Everest triple stack deal and Azito brushless power tools built to work. Azito, do you. What do we think about
Dean Cox's last month? How's this going to get remembered? It's probably something that we'll start to reflect on soon. Like, is it just a waste? as much as they've done all the good stuff and we all see there's a fair bit of pride in that club, has it done anything to redeem what happened? Maybe.
What role did Dean Cox and the club’s leadership play in the season’s challenges?
On field, it looks like they've connected and stayed united. And I think the leaders have, for the most part, done the right thing. It feels like they've pushed the right buttons in terms of what needed to happen. But they've missed a chance. They've missed an opportunity to win a premiership. So I wonder what history will say about this year with Sydney.
Yeah.
Because I think the club will move on and eventually maybe not gain all the respect back that it once had. Because Blood's culture, Toby, you would have been jealous of it. It was annoying because they were so – and I've said this before. You create your own culture when you're a coach and you try and get your trademark on it. But when you go to Sydney, you get indoctrinated. Indoctrinated, yeah. Into the club, and this is who we are, and this is how we live, and this is what we do, and this is how we treat people, and this is why we're one of the best cultures in the world, is what they say. We're like the All Blacks. Do you think that's a myth, though, the Swans? No.
Will the Swans’ community connection and sell‑out crowd be remembered as a success?
Do you think it's real? I'm from the outside, and I'm going, I've got to do a new trademark every few years, whereas Sydney have got the same one. That's, for me, that's how you define a culture. It doesn't matter who's there. It's the club. I could be talking rubbish to you. I don't know how you see things, but- That's all been washed away a little bit. So what they've gained with some of the really good people I know there has been a really good effort to put on a really good product but just not good enough. So what will history say? And perception from your side of the tracks, Toby, how do you see the whole thing that's played out?
Yeah, well, in terms of history and forward looking, it probably depends what happens with the players that were involved, I think. And that'll probably create some narrative. And if they're at the Swans next year, there's a bit of redemption. If they're not, like, yeah, Tom, you might know a lot more. But I think that'll play a part of it. Oh, you know, Dane Rampey's going to be flat.
Did the Swans’ culture and “All Blacks” myth help or hinder their premiership hopes?
Jake Lloyd's going to be pretty flat. Tom Papley's going to be flat, even though he wouldn't have played. But those boys, you couldn't see them being anything but a bit dirty, I reckon. But I don't know that. But if that was me in my situation, I imagine that's how I'd feel. Yeah.
From a cultural point of view, was it something that was known, the Bloods culture, was that, did you think it was a bit of a myth from the other side of the fence? Because I know it's a bit different when you're the crosstown rivals, but was it something that was revered or was it just acknowledged?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How did the Swans build trust and respect before the Preliminary Final?
0:00–1:33
2
What role did Dean Cox and the club’s leadership play in the season’s challenges?
1:33–2:26
3
Will the Swans’ community connection and sell‑out crowd be remembered as a success?
2:26–3:24
4
Did the Swans’ culture and “All Blacks” myth help or hinder their premiership hopes?
3:24–4:53
5
How might the players’ future decisions shape the Swans’ legacy?
4:53–6:09
6
What are the legal and trade‑period implications for Nick Blakey and the other four players?
6:09–6:51
7
How will the club balance public redemption with private team dynamics?
6:51–7:57
8
What does the off‑season look like for the Swans and their coaching staff?
7:57–8:56
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