BREAKING NEWS: Welcome to the Magpie Army, Teddy Swims! ⚫️⚪️
In a moment that thrilled both music and AFL fans alike, Grammy-nominated American singer Teddy Swims officially joined the Magpie Army family on Friday night — and none other than Collingwood star Jack Crisp was there to make him feel right at home!
Before his highly anticipated Melbourne concert, Teddy met with Crisp in a heartwarming backstage encounter that celebrated the shared energy of passion, performance, and pride. Donning the famous black and white, the soulful singer was all smiles as he embraced his new allegiance to one of the most iconic clubs in Australian sport — Collingwood Football Club.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the crossover moment, flooding timelines with photos and clips of Teddy posing with the Magpies gear and sharing laughs with Crisp. “Welcome to the Pies, mate!” Crisp said, handing over a personalized Collingwood guernsey — a gesture that sealed the singer’s induction into the Magpie faithful.
Teddy Swims, known for hits like “Lose Control” and “Bed on Fire,” expressed his excitement at connecting with Aussie fans on a deeper level. “Man, this energy… it’s crazy! You guys go hard for your team. I’m all in now — let’s go, Pies!” he said with a grin.
With Teddy’s powerful vocals lighting up Melbourne and the Magpies’ off-season spirit in full swing, this meeting was more than just a celebrity handshake — it was a fusion of culture, sport, and community.
As one fan perfectly summed it up:
> “Music meets Magpies — and it just feels right.”
Welcome to the Magpie family, Teddy Swims — once a Pie, always a Pie!
