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Swadling was taken with the Pies’ second pick in last year’s draft and moves over from Western Australia to begin his AFL career.

A consistent ball winner who moves fluently through the midfield, Swadling will be eager to make his mark early in the season.

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Favourite player growing up: Errol Gulden

Pre-game superstition: Funkie jocks

Favourite non-AFL sporting team: Aston Villa

Sam Swadling

Swadling was taken with the Pies’ second pick in last year’s draft and moves over from Western Australia to begin his AFL career.

A consistent ball winner who moves fluently through the midfield, Swadling will be eager to make his mark early in the season.

FUN FACTS

Favourite player growing up: Errol Gulden

Pre-game superstition: Funkie jocks

Favourite non-AFL sporting team: Aston Villa

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