Thursday 29 October 2009

Who's Who?


First up for the Ladies, Anna-Lena Swartz. Someone who is a talented and dedicated Rugby player, she helps put something back into the game, through her enthusiasm and experience, by coaching and having time for those who are less experienced than herself. A very good player who had a great EM, despite some of the difficulties that were  encountered on the way. We are delighted to feature Anna-Lena as the first female player to be profiled on our blog.

How did you become involved with Rugby?
I went with a friend to a training and was hooked from first second.

When did you first start playing? 

1996

What positions  have you played?

During the years I have played everywhere except prop,
just like most players do in Sweden, and my preference is 7.

What Club/s have you played for?

NRK Trojan

Do you have any International Caps?

19 (both 15 and 7 aside)

What has been your best playing experience?

Lots, but Italy 2006 and EM in Stockholm this year are two strong memories.

Your worst playing experience?
Losing against Enköping this year at home

What are your ambitions within the game?

Improve my game, keep working on understanding

What encourages you about the game in Sweden?

Lots of fun, fantastic people involved that are great fun to be with, 
lots of talent,  in Trojan have a strong U17 girls team and they are fantastic.
How do you see the future for the game?
Really bright, clubs will get stronger and 7´s in Olympics will make this game more popular.
Your profession?
Sales Engineer, Siemens
Marital status?
have a partner

Children?
Amanda, 8 years

Our thanks to Anna-Lena.


1 comment:

  1. Now, I thought that I had made it clear to all of you chappies! Obviously not. We cannot have these young fillies running around the park getting covered in mud, whatever are you thinking? Just look at the photograph, pretty as a picture and looking quite demure, surely that is exactly how we want our women to be?, although there are occasions when we would like them to be something else, now is not the place to mention that, so mum's the word. No, whoever Anna-Lena's partner is, it's about time he stood his ground and insist she do as she is told, she will naturally comply and things will then start to get back to normal. So c'mon chaps, no more of this let's show them that we are still in charge. What's that m'dear? It's time for my medicine, very well. Must dash the little lady is calling.

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