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Leading Collingwood FC players embrace social media

Announcement posted by The Junction 21 Sep 2010

Personal websites launched for Dane Swan, Scott Pendlebury and Heath Shaw

Some of Collingwood Football Clubs leading players have decided to share their experiences and insights through thelaunch of three personal websites and a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The players official websites can be seen at:

Dane Swan -www.daneswan.com.au

Scott Pendlebury - www.scottpendlebury.com.au

Heath Shaw - www.heathshaw.com.au

The players have been workingwith digital agencyThe Junctionto pull this together in the lead up to the AFL Finals.Featuring video interviews, personal blogs, training footage, image galleries, updates from the players themselves, and links to their official YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages. These custom built sites represent the perfect way for Collingwood fans to interact with some of their favourite Collingwood Players and find out the latest news directly from Swan, Pendlebury and Shaw.

Fans can expect to find exclusive player profile videos as well as exclusive behind the scenes interviews and moments captured by the players themselves. The players intend to use the online channels to engage with their dedicated supporters and feature the community work they are all involved with.

The websites present a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the players themselves as they share their real life experiences online.The timing is perfect considering the buzz surrounding Collingwood as they march towards the AFL Grand Finals.