Hinterland Blues Sportsman's Dinner with Dane Swan

Join us for an unforgettable day of footy and fun at the Hinterland Blues AFL Club's Sportsman's Dinner featuring AFL legend Dane Swan!

After showcasing his skills on the field for the Blues Seniors at 2pm, Dane will be swapping his boots for a microphone to share stories career, offering insights into the game, and delivering plenty of laughs along the way in our Sportsman's Dinner kicking off at 6:30pm, and hosted by 92.7 Mix Fm host & proud Blues member, Todd Widdicombe!

This is your invitation to rub shoulders with a sporting icon, enjoy some great food catered by Coast to Coast Roast, enjoy refreshments from our great sponsor, Gage Roads, and celebrate the spirit of Aussie rules footy with the Hinterland Blues members and committee.

There is also the chance to go home with some great sporting memorabilia in our auction. All funds raised will go back to supporting the Blues.

Hang around after for some great music and a chance to catch up with all your Blues family.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of the game up close and personal. Grab your tickets now for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the footy season!

** Sportsman's Dinner is a strictly 18+ event **

Dane Swan

Recruited by Collingwood as a 17 year old, Dane was the bargain pick of the 2001 Draft at Pick 58. Renowned in his junior days for not taking his footy seriously, Dane was happy playing with his mates and never really thought about the prospects of being recruited by an AFL club.  This resulted in Dane being recruited by Collingwood whilst on ‘Schoolies’ up on the Gold Coast, a first impression which only Dane could make and get away with.

Fast forward a decade and over 200 AFL games later, Dane’s CV reads better than almost all players in the current game. Three club Best & Fairest awards, a Brownlow Medal, five All Australian jumpers, and a Premiership, Dane is destined to be immortalised as a club legend. Although at times he tested the patience of some of the coaches and administrators with his relaxed approach to football, Dane’s loveable and easy going nature was infectious on his teammates which saw him as a fan favourite competition wide.

Unfortunately, Dane’s career was cut short suddenly at the beginning of 2016 when he suffered a serious lower leg injury which was likened to something that would occur in a car crash such was the impact. Whilst he tried to get back to playing and was at times optimistic, the damage forced him into early retirement.

Since finishing his AFL career, Dane has released a book 'My Story' detailing the successes and tough times he experienced throughout his colourful AFL career. In addition he has also taken a keen interest in the business world with a number of investments including a bar/nightclub, tattoo shop, and clothing range. 

In 2017 Dane had a shot at reality TV, finishing runner up in Channel 10’s ’I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Outta Here’ providing some very funny entertainment, especially during the various challenges. Dane is also a longterm Ambassador for Sportsbet creating some entertaining content during The Brownlow, along with various other key sporting events. In addition Dane is regularly engaged to provide sponsored social content given his huge engagement, this has included recent campaigns such as the Chapel Street Precinct, encouraging shoppers to purchase from local stores to support small business.

We can't wait to welcome Dane to the Blues in June!