Breaking ranks? There are many reasons for wanting a team to win, and it can get pretty complicated. Jan Courtin explains that her black and white view (which is actually a red and white view) and wonders about the approach of some other members of her family.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: It’s Now Us Against the World! Carn the Mighty Bloods!
September 26, 2016 by 8 Comments
An excited and relieved Jan Courtin sees her Bloods into the Grand Final with a strong team performance against Geelong.
Finals Week 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: The Bloodstained Angels kept their promise, mental and physical pressure win the day
September 19, 2016 by 10 Comments
Semi Finals are exhausting and brutal and its no different for the players. Jan Courtin survived the Swans win hoarse but raring to go again this week at the G.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: What’s the definition of a bad loser and do I fit the mould?
September 13, 2016 by 21 Comments
Jan Courtin emerges from three days of post-GWS mourning to reveal herself. Is she a bad loser?
No footy this weekend? I saw plenty when SWANZ took a trip to Rooty Hill.
September 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin made the trip to Rooty Hill to watch the Swans Reserves in the NEAFL and qualify for next week’s Grand Final against the Giants.
Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: We’re Minor Premiers! Is it best to finish first?
August 29, 2016 by 10 Comments
The Sydney Swans finish the year as Minor Premiers, however Jan Courtin is not sure if top of the ladder leads to a Flag, favouritism doesn’t sit kindly with her.
Almanac Books: My lifelong love affair with the Swans
August 24, 2016 by 18 Comments
Those that know Jan Courtin know of her passion for the Swans. Jan has published a book about her life and this passion, based around her Footy Almanac postings and with some great photos.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: A 10-day Road Trip and two Wins! I’m happy!
August 22, 2016 by 5 Comments
A road trip for Jan Courtin, Melbourne and Hobart, two Swans’ wins and a happy Jan, only after a slight ticket tussle.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: A road trip, thoughts of death, and a wonderful Swans victory
August 15, 2016 by 6 Comments
From Surry Hills to St Kilda is an overnight trip for Jan Courtin and Marshall, giving the mind much time to wander. “There is nothing really that can compare to a road trip…”
Round 20 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Am I greedy? I wanted more than a 67-point win
August 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
Sydney superfan, Jan Courtin, braved the rain and learnt that, when it comes to football, she might be greedy after all.
Round 19 – Fremantle v Sydney: We sure needed that percentage boost!
August 1, 2016 by 8 Comments
As it turns out, Jan was nervous for no reason as the Swans rolled to an easy win.
Round 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Only one word describes it… RELIEF!
July 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is exhausted after her Swannies sneak over the line.
Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: A horrible night at the SCG
July 15, 2016 by 14 Comments
Sick to the stomach, Jan Courtin is in no mood to dissect Sydney’s loss to Hawthorn, a game that shoulda woulda coulda but didn’t.
Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney: How Was THAT?! Yes! The Bloods Inflict Pain at the Cattery
July 11, 2016 by 14 Comments
After last week’s cursing, slaying the Cats at the Cattery generated extra Cheer Cheer in Swans fan Jan Courtin this week.
Round 15 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: I am very angry and I don’t care what you think!
July 3, 2016 by 34 Comments
Jan Courtin lets fly after the Swans terrible loss to the Dogs. She’s still very angry and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
Almanac Soccer: No Farting Allowed in the Round Ball Game
June 27, 2016 by 15 Comments
Jan Courtin shares a recent outburst of flatulence heard around the world
Round 14 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Never mind the result. Missing Collingwood fans should be ashamed of themselves!
June 26, 2016 by 29 Comments
Where were those 80,000 members? Jan Courtin asks why there was so many empty seats at the MCG on Friday night
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: The weather gods and Craig Joubert have their say
June 20, 2016 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin prepares for the Swans game against Melbourne with a replay of the Rugby International and her hopes for a percentage boost made difficult by the weather.
Round 12 – Greater Western Sydney v Sydney: Boos and Cheers either side of a $100,000 kick win the battle
June 13, 2016 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin has been reminded in the Swans loss to GWS that any team can beat any other team on any given day.
Round 11 – Gold Coast v Sydney: A Wet, Wild, Windy, Wicked Weekend
June 6, 2016 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin braved a cold, a miserable plane journey and torrential rain to cheer cheer the red and the white in what can best be described as Gold Coast’s slush pit.
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