Road trips by car and bike and the finer points of burgerless burgers. All provide the context for a good Sydney win at the SCG
Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Yes Bloods – what a win! And a trip down memory lane.
May 23, 2016 by 14 Comments
Jan Courtin returned to Melbourne to watch her Swans against Richmond and Hawthorn, a journey that included a win and a loss and a trip down memory lane.
Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: Why do we play so badly against the yellow and black?
May 16, 2016 by 7 Comments
There are two things you should never challenge Jan Courtin with, spreadsheets and her Swans.
Frustrated Eddie: another snide remark about the Swans
May 10, 2016 by 13 Comments
Jan Courtin wonders to what Eddie McGuire is referring when he mentions Sydney’s “controversial recruits.”
Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: Gratitude, Mindfulness and Empathy on a Saturday arvo at the Footy
May 8, 2016 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin questions her empathy to Swans’ opposition on game day while mindful they should kick at least 20 goals against this Bombers team.
Round 6 – Brisbane v Sydney: My Heart is still racing, or is that because I am “old”? Those under 70’s: when it happens, just get used to it!
May 2, 2016 by 15 Comments
Jan journeyed to Brisbane where she encountered the old age order but thankfully her youthfulness ensured she survived the Swans’ heart stopping game at the Gabba.
Round 5 – Sydney v West Coast: Oh Jetts, that’s proof that you still love us!
April 24, 2016 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin observed her Swans dominate West Coast at the SCG with Teddy flying high and Jetts proving the love remains.
Round 4 – Adelaide v Sydney: A Game of Claustrophobic Proportions
April 18, 2016 by 16 Comments
Jan’s Adelaide trip to watch the Swans was a tight struggle and that was before the game started.
This Comment Deserves its Own Post – An Ode to the Swans
April 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Birds of a feather are sticking together. The Swans in verse
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: Too Close for Comfort – and Not Just the Football!
April 11, 2016 by 3 Comments
Jan Courtin was feeling a slight discomfort before the Swans game against GWS with the resulting win too close for comfort.
Ode to Adam Goodes
April 8, 2016 by 8 Comments
Swans supporter Jan Courtin with an Ode to Adam Goodes on the occasion of his farewell.
Round 2 – Carlton v Sydney: Love You. Miss You: Emotional Messages en route to Etihad Stadium
April 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jan travelled down the Hume in a journey full of sentiment and a successful Swans against the Blues.
Interesting question: are Sydney Swans and South Melbourne one and the same and do they have a shared history?
April 2, 2016 by 13 Comments
Jan Courtin, Ross Treverton and Glen! have been discussing this question in recent times (via comments after an earlier article). Join in on the debate.
Round 1 – Sydney v Collingwood: The Important Six Months Begin. What a Beginning!
March 27, 2016 by 15 Comments
Jan Courtin heralds the new season with a Swans triumph while reflecting on the past six months.
Round 22 – St Kilda vs Sydney: Deeply etched memories of Saints and Swans
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The St Kilda vs Swans game prompts Jan Courtin to reflect on some family history.
Round 21 – GWS v Sydney: It’s a 28 degrees winter’s day in Western Sydney, and the Swans are hot
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Jan Courtin’s round 21 match report
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: With bruised bodies and broken bones, the Swans eke out the four points.
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Jan Courtin’s round 20 match report
Round 19 – Geelong v Sydney: The Cats simply wanted it more!
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Jan Courtin’s match report round 19
Round 18 – Sydney v Adelaide: A cygnet is born and the Swans rejoice
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Jan Courtin’s round 18 match report
How has abhorrent racism changed in forty years?
July 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jan Courtin addresses racism
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