Rowey & Timmy G Podcast - 19 August 2026
Summary
The FIVEAA Sports Show discusses the Sydney Swans' decision to ban five players for the remainder of the 2026 season following a police investigation, with Jimmy Bartel analyzing the club's crisis management. The hosts also address Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr's comments about leaving the SANFL, interviewing SANFL CEO Darren Chandler who defends the competition's integrity and rules. Listeners debate whether AFL reserves teams should exit state leagues, while the show notes Mitch Georgiades' contract extension and upcoming Gather Round fixtures.
Topics discussed
Show intro and Sydney Swans player sanctions
Sydney Swans statement on player conduct
Debate on Port Adelaide as AFL reserves team
Port Adelaide's history with SANFL and AFL
Discussion on recruitment restrictions and agendas
Analysis of Port Adelaide's recent SANFL form
Criticism of Port Adelaide management and excuses
Listener calls and traffic updates
Mitch Georgiadis contract extension announcement
Listener interaction and raffle promotion
Traffic report and sponsor segment
Discussion on SANFL financial contributions
Proposals for restructuring the reserves competition
Listener feedback on Port Adelaide's stance
Discussion on dual-listed players and fan loyalty
Debate on development vs competition level
Arguments for playing against quality teams
Interview with SANFL CEO Darren Chandler begins
Chandler on honoring agreements with Port
Stadium agreements and historical context
SANFL's role in growing the game in SA
Chandler on Port's differing agenda
Communication between SANFL and Port
Future strategic planning for the SANFL
AFL statement on Sydney Swans players
Listener call on Port Adelaide guernsey
Discussion on the Magpies jumper history
Port Adelaide's constitutional history with AFL
Listener calls on Port's performance and depth
Debate on Port leaving the SANFL
Comparison with VFL and other reserves comps
Pre-break summary and traffic update
Jimmy Bartel joins to discuss Sydney Swans
Bartel on corporate communication in sports
Discussion on Sydney Swans coaching changes
Geelong Cats performance analysis
Geelong's defensive and attacking strategies
Josh Carr's future at Port Adelaide
Sydney Swans player statement release
Sydney Swans apology and values discussion
Listener call debating David Coish's comments
Critique of Crows administration and IFL inconsistencies
Comparison of SANFL and VFL restrictions
Statistics on local player drafting
Need for resolution in reserves competition
Discussion on development teams
Pre-interview summary and traffic update
Josh Carr interview: Defense and foundations
Carr on injuries and player availability
Carr on player development in SANFL
Pressure differences between Crows and Port
Carr on injury prevention and research
Carr on ball movement and finishing
Carr on draft needs and young mids
Carr on player motivation and retention
End of Josh Carr interview
Post-interview discussion on guernsey
Listener calls on Port Adelaide issues
Listener call on Sydney Swans situation
Update on police investigation into Swans
Hannah Munard milestone and AFLW news
Discussion on player workload and load
Premier League: Promoted teams and Arsenal
Premier League: New managers and challenges
Premier League: Manager turnover statistics
Premier League: Spurs and top 6 contenders
Premier League: Chelsea and new manager
Premier League: Bayer Leverkusen comparison
AFL: International player sales and development
NBA: Nick Richards and Tomic news
Interview with Adelaide Crows coach Dan
Crows coach on season start and training
Crows coach on new players and results
End of show and sponsor segment
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