INSIDER: Your name - Paddy Simpson - how far back do we have to go until we're talking to a fully accented Irish native?

PADDY SIMPSON: Pop - (Dad's dad!).

INSIDER: How do you think the Swans are faring on expectations seven rounds in (W3L3)?

PS: It's about right - we're comfortable where we're at. (Had Darley, Melton, East Point last 3).

INSIDER: Tell us about newcomers Lauchie Dalgleish and Call Wellings?

PS Dalgleish - quick, illusive, skilled left footer coming off half back, CW - tough, competitive, inside mid who can tackle and can go forward.

INSIDER: For the benefit of external interest - what are the strengths of your coach Chris Maple?

PS: Well structured, high footy, identifies individual strengths and gets the best out of those.

INSIDER: The Swans lost Rhett Montgomery to the SANFL - what will you miss most from his output?

PS: Intercept marking and leadership.

INSIDER: You had a shoulder problem last year - how's everything with the body now?

PS: It's going alright, feeling pretty good but not 100%

INSIDER: Favorite ground to play on away from Alfredton Oval?

PS: Maddingley Park

INSIDER: Who is your toughest footy critic?

PS: House mates

INSIDER: Which young Ballarat player has shown you to have the most upside?

PS: Nic Robertson (GWV Rebels)

INSIDER: Who is the quickest at the club over 20m?

PS: Lauchie Dalgleish

INSIDER: Who is your favorite footy person at the club?

PS: Rob James

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

PS: Steak chips and salad

INSIDER: Go-to food choice at the footy?

PS: Chips and gravy

INSIDER: Which of the following best describes you - a gamer, a raver, a commentator, a reader?

PS: Raver and a reader

INSIDER: Who at the Swans is the last person you would like to share a room with on a footy trip?

PS: Wyatt Squires

INSIDER: Who at the club thinks they're funnier than they really are?

PS: Bailey Fraser

INSIDER: Invite 5 celebrities to join you at the dinner table - who are you asking?

PS: Dustin Martin, Lebron James, Denzel Washington, Roger Federer, Ash Barty.

INSIDER: Favorite AFL club and player?

PS: Richmond, Dustin Martin

INSIDER: Add 3 current BFNL players to the Swans list - who you take?

PS: Brett Bewley (Darley), Jordy Johnston (East Point), Jack Riding (North Ballarat)

INSIDER: BFNL flag tip (outside of Swans)?

PS: East Point