In the lead up to Christmas 2011, sydneyswans.com.au is counting down the 12 Days of Christmas with the best reasons for you to show your passion and become a Sydney Swans member in 2012.

Sydney Swans memberships are now available to be purchased online or by calling our friendly membership services team on 1300 663 819.

Reason #8: Marty's 1 percenters

No one can question the commitment and desire from Swans defender Marty Mattner in 2011.

The durable veteran, who has missed just one game since coming across from Adelaide four seasons ago, put his body on the line for the benefit of the team time and time again last season.

Whether it was saving goals with last ditch tackles or dropping back into the hole against leading opposition forwards, Marty gave his all every week - he even drifted forward for a couple of sneaky goals at the Gabba!

Fresh from his wedding and African honeymoon, the Swans' number 29 is back in pre-season training and ready for his 10th season in the AFL, and hopefully his 200th game during the middle of the year.  

Show your passion with a Sydney Swans membership and watch Marty's unwavering commitment to the Swans cause.

Continue to re-visit sydneyswans.com.au over the coming days as we continue to count down to Christmas.