Bloodlines: The Story of the Sydney Swans, One Memory at a Time

Oh man, this one was special. Sometimes football stories aren’t really about football.Tyson Hunter is a founder of Apparition Media: The artistic and creative force behind the now-iconic Adam Goodes mural on the corner of Crown Street in Surry Hills, Sydney. It is a powerful tribute to one of the most important figures in Sydney Swans history and Australian sport.What makes Tyson’s story interesting is that he’s not a lifelong Swans supporter. Yet somehow, he found himself creating one of the most emotionally significant pieces of public art connected to the club.In this episode, Tyson shares how the mural came to life, what Adam Goodes represented to him beyond football, and why storytelling through art can sometimes say more than words ever could.We talk creativity, meaning, identity, and the strange ways football clubs leave their mark on people, and (evidently) on actual walls.You can learn more about Apparition Media at https://www.apparitionmedia.com.au/And follow their work on Insta right here.

Zane Rednwhite has become one of the most recognisable supporter voices in the Sydney Swans online world.Through plenty of passion, a touch of satire and raw fan emotion, Zane has built a loyal following of Bloods supporters who tune in not for polished media takes, but for the authentic rollercoaster that comes with loving a football club too much.In this episode, we explore the rise of fan-created Swans media, Zane's most cherished memories as a Swans fan, and why clubs like Sydney become stitched into people’s identities far beyond the final siren.We talk heartbreak, group chats, online communities and the strange emotional bond that forms between strangers wearing the same colours.... Plus it comes with a fancy new Bloodlines intro! 🔴⚪️

Most fans experience the Sydney Swans for three hours on a Saturday afternoon. Amanda Thompson lives the part of the club that exists the other 364 days of the year.As Head of the Sydney Swans Foundation, Amanda sits at the centre of the club’s long-term mission. From funding the QBE Sydney Swans Academy to driving community programs across New South Wales, the Foundation helps shape the future of the club long before players ever run out onto the SCG.In this episode we unpack how the Foundation actually works, where the funding comes from, how young athletes are supported, and why so many supporters choose to give back to the club that has given them so much.And ultimately, we explore the people, programs and purpose helping carry the red and white into the next generation.This is the story of the Swans beyond the scoreboard.