We bring you the latest news with some red and white flavour from the newspapers across the country in the latest Swans in the Media.
Reid: My best is yet to come
Neil Cordy
Daily Telegraph, March 30
THE 2017 season is Sam Reid’s eighth in red and white but in a remarkably blunt assessment of his time at the Swans, the swingman says he is yet to produce a year he is happy with.
Reid was one of the Swans’ few clear winners in last week’s shock loss to Port Adelaide. He hopes he can reproduce that sort of performance on a more regular basis, starting with Friday night’s grand final rematch against the Western Bulldogs — his 100th AFL game.
“I don’t think I’ve had a strong or consistent year since I’ve been here,” Reid said.
“I’ve got plenty more to give. The goal is to stay out there this year and play consistent footy.”
Injury-hit Swans turn to Reid for inspiration
James Buckley
SMH, March 30
Sam Reid's long-awaited 100th game for the Swans on Friday night against the Western Bulldogs looms as one of his most crucial as the club looks to overcome a rash of early season injuries and topple the team that ended their premiership hopes last season.
Coach John Longmire has been forced to undertake a major defensive shake-up this week after vice-captain Dane Rampe fractured his arm during an ill-fated morning run and utility Dan Robinson had surgery on the collarbone he broke in the 28-point loss to Port Adelaide.
They join a bulging casualty ward, which already includes the glandular fever-struck Isaac Heeney, ex-skipper Jarrad McVeigh and forward duo Gary Rohan and Tom Papley.
Reid clocks up the ton
Adrian Warren
AAP, March 30
Sydney forward Sam Reid looks to have overcome the family curse and is set to play his 100th AFL game, but says he is still striving for consistency.
Reid, who didn't play a single senior game last season because of injuries, should bring up his ton against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Friday - while elder sibling Ben, also had a long wait to get to his century with Collingwood.
He kicked three goals in his comeback game last Saturday and was one of the Swans' best players, but said it was a bittersweet feeling as the side lost at home to Port Adelaide.
Sam's older sibling Ben also had a torturous wait before making his 100th appearance for Collingwood.
He was on 95 games after the 2013 season but played only four in 2014 and then had to wait almost a year to log No.100.
"I think it must be a curse me and my brother have," Sam Reid said.
"In terms of how to get over them (injuries) and all of that and the head space you can be in, he's obviously, unfortunately, a good point of call."
Painful build-up for a grand reunion
Neil Cordy
Daily Telegraph, March 30
