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The Advertiser
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion
Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL. Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL. Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion
Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFL (@afl) Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Hitting the griddy! 🕺A fine celebration by @OscarPiastri 😅#F1 #MiamiGP — Formula 1 (@F1) May 4, 2025 Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL.
West Australian
24-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion
Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL.
Perth Now
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion
Two Gen Z memes lurk in Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy's mind: 'lock in' and 'hit the griddy'. The first came after a speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin before the Swans' eventual win over Carlton in their annual Marn Grook match. And the second comes as the 31-year-old prepares for a reunion with competition heavyweight Max Gawn and his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. Grundy was instrumental against the Blues, winning 47 hitouts to counterpart Marc Pittonet's 24. But it was his fourth-quarter goal that sparked the Swans, launching them ahead for the first time on the way to a 16-point win. "Michael O'Loughlin spoke to us before the game about the similarities between culture and footy," Grundy told AAP. "It was a really inspiring speech. "It was about stepping up when it's your moment and playing your role for the tribe and the team. "Sometimes the game will present a momentum swing, and it's being able to go, 'OK, this is an opportunity now - we need to lock in'." Grundy sensed his moment to "lock in" when he received a pass from Caiden Cleary as he streamed down the right wing in the final term. As his shot sailed through the big sticks, the 202-centimetre tall ruckman bolted to the boundary line to celebrate with fans. "I just saw the goals and I just thought, let's finish," Grundy said. "I didn't celebrate (a goal against Essendon in the preceding round) hard enough - I was nonchalant, I was just cool, so I thought this moment required more. "I was so gassed after the game. The boys were saying, 'you probably ran harder in your celebration than you have all game'." Sunday's clash is Grundy's second reunion with the Demons, after his commanding performance in Sydney's opening-round win last year. Gawn, fresh from inspiring his side's upset win over reigning premiers Brisbane with a monster 46 hitouts, remains the ruck benchmark. "He's been the man for a long time and I love playing against the best," Grundy said. "I really respect every opposition that I go up against because if you don't, you really do get found out at AFL level. "My role each week, I just try and be really process driven. It's an 80-20, like 80 per cent about me and 20 per cent about my opposition." And if Grundy manages to get a goal against the Dees? He'll pull the same TikTok dance move that current Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri did after winning the Miami Grand Prix earlier in May. "I need to do the griddy," Grundy said. Swans skipper Callum Mills will play his first game of the season following a foot injury, while star Demons defender Jake Lever is returning from ankle surgery. Sydney have also recalled key forward Hayden McLean, while midfielder Taylor Adams returns from a hamstring injury after a stint in the VFL.
The Advertiser
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Blues defeat by Swans leaves coach Voss exasperated
Carlton coach Michael Voss was left "pissed off" after the Blues fumbled their early dominance to lose by 16 points to Sydney. The Blues looked primed to snatch back-to-back wins and end their SCG hoodoo after leading at every change on Friday night. Ultimately, though, they lost 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) after an Isaac Heeney-inspired fourth-quarter challenge from the Swans. Their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021 leaves Carlton sitting 10th (4-6), while Sydney move to 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Separated by five points at the final break, the Swans kicked five goals to two to secure the victory. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, a career-high 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Adam Cerra's 33 disposals effort was not enough, even with Charlie Curnow slotting three majors to reach and then surpass the 300-goal milestone. "I guess it's stating the obvious, isn't it? They finished off the game better than us," Voss said. "I think that's what makes you pretty pissed off, to be honest. "We had the game where we wanted it, and we couldn't finish off the game. "There's a set of behaviours that we obviously are not executing for long enough." Injuries to defenders Jack Silvagni (groin) and Jordan Boyd (concussion) only compounded Carlton's woes. Silvagni had passed a concussion test after a bump from Sydney winger Justin McInerney in the second quarter, but was eventually replaced by Boyd due to groin soreness. Boyd then suffered a head knock in the final quarter following another bump from Joel Amartey, an incident certain to come under scrutiny from the match review officer. Sydney also failed to finish the game unscathed, losing defender Aaron Francis to concussion in the second quarter. Francis had lost his footing in a marking contest while attempting to limit Carlton's Harry McKay and went head-first into teammate Brodie Grundy's thigh. The visitors had started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Grundy launched the home side ahead with the first goal of the final term. "I'm really proud of the way the players stuck to the plan, probably for the first two or three quarters," Sydney coach Dean Cox. "We were able to really execute and play some powerful football in the back end." Carlton coach Michael Voss was left "pissed off" after the Blues fumbled their early dominance to lose by 16 points to Sydney. The Blues looked primed to snatch back-to-back wins and end their SCG hoodoo after leading at every change on Friday night. Ultimately, though, they lost 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) after an Isaac Heeney-inspired fourth-quarter challenge from the Swans. Their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021 leaves Carlton sitting 10th (4-6), while Sydney move to 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Separated by five points at the final break, the Swans kicked five goals to two to secure the victory. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, a career-high 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Adam Cerra's 33 disposals effort was not enough, even with Charlie Curnow slotting three majors to reach and then surpass the 300-goal milestone. "I guess it's stating the obvious, isn't it? They finished off the game better than us," Voss said. "I think that's what makes you pretty pissed off, to be honest. "We had the game where we wanted it, and we couldn't finish off the game. "There's a set of behaviours that we obviously are not executing for long enough." Injuries to defenders Jack Silvagni (groin) and Jordan Boyd (concussion) only compounded Carlton's woes. Silvagni had passed a concussion test after a bump from Sydney winger Justin McInerney in the second quarter, but was eventually replaced by Boyd due to groin soreness. Boyd then suffered a head knock in the final quarter following another bump from Joel Amartey, an incident certain to come under scrutiny from the match review officer. Sydney also failed to finish the game unscathed, losing defender Aaron Francis to concussion in the second quarter. Francis had lost his footing in a marking contest while attempting to limit Carlton's Harry McKay and went head-first into teammate Brodie Grundy's thigh. The visitors had started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Grundy launched the home side ahead with the first goal of the final term. "I'm really proud of the way the players stuck to the plan, probably for the first two or three quarters," Sydney coach Dean Cox. "We were able to really execute and play some powerful football in the back end." Carlton coach Michael Voss was left "pissed off" after the Blues fumbled their early dominance to lose by 16 points to Sydney. The Blues looked primed to snatch back-to-back wins and end their SCG hoodoo after leading at every change on Friday night. Ultimately, though, they lost 11.12 (78) to 9.8 (62) after an Isaac Heeney-inspired fourth-quarter challenge from the Swans. Their fourth-straight SCG defeat since 2021 leaves Carlton sitting 10th (4-6), while Sydney move to 11th (4-6) ahead of the weekend's matches. Separated by five points at the final break, the Swans kicked five goals to two to secure the victory. Heeney was awarded the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal as best on ground in the annual Marn Grook match, finishing with a monster haul of two goals, a career-high 38 disposals and 10 clearances. Adam Cerra's 33 disposals effort was not enough, even with Charlie Curnow slotting three majors to reach and then surpass the 300-goal milestone. "I guess it's stating the obvious, isn't it? They finished off the game better than us," Voss said. "I think that's what makes you pretty pissed off, to be honest. "We had the game where we wanted it, and we couldn't finish off the game. "There's a set of behaviours that we obviously are not executing for long enough." Injuries to defenders Jack Silvagni (groin) and Jordan Boyd (concussion) only compounded Carlton's woes. Silvagni had passed a concussion test after a bump from Sydney winger Justin McInerney in the second quarter, but was eventually replaced by Boyd due to groin soreness. Boyd then suffered a head knock in the final quarter following another bump from Joel Amartey, an incident certain to come under scrutiny from the match review officer. Sydney also failed to finish the game unscathed, losing defender Aaron Francis to concussion in the second quarter. Francis had lost his footing in a marking contest while attempting to limit Carlton's Harry McKay and went head-first into teammate Brodie Grundy's thigh. The visitors had started the cleaner team with 20 inside-50s to Sydney's nine in the first quarter, but could only lead by six points at quarter-time. Patrick Cripps, after kicking two goals in the opening term, sent a scare through the Blues camp when he limped off in the second quarter. The two-time Brownlow medallist looked to have injured his left ankle during a marking contest with Chad Warner, but was able to return after receiving treatment on the bench. Heeney and McInerney slotted a goal each to level the scores at 5.3 (33), before McKay (two goals) hit back to restore Carlton's lead before the main break. After struggling to break away in a third-quarter slog, the Swans found their spark when a streaming Grundy launched the home side ahead with the first goal of the final term. "I'm really proud of the way the players stuck to the plan, probably for the first two or three quarters," Sydney coach Dean Cox. "We were able to really execute and play some powerful football in the back end."
