There was a great deal of love in Sydney today with the launch of Jan Courtin’s book at the SCG. Published in full is Jan’s speech, words that all footy supporters can relate to.
Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: Keeping a lid on things
August 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
Swans supporters were nervous going into the match against Richmond, the Tigers held an advantage and as Tom Bally writes, there was no need for concern.
Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: Twilight football with the ‘true believers’
August 29, 2016 by 8 Comments
The best thing out of the Swans Richmond game is Ross Treverton’s match report. Feeling nostalgic Ross ventures into the Swans’ Home away from home with the true believers.
Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: Abject, bad, calamitous, dreadful, execrable
August 29, 2016 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham suggests there are many synonyms for woeful and they all would have been appropriate for Richmond’s performance against Sydney.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Father Son Rule
August 27, 2016 by 18 Comments
There is nothing better than introducing the next generation to your passion; Joe Moore and cygnet Ollie resplendent in Swans merchandise cheer cheered against North at Blundstone Arena and sang heartily at the end.
Almanac Book Review: My Lifelong Love Affair with the Swans by Jan Courtin
August 26, 2016 by 17 Comments
Keiran Croker reviews Jan Courtin’s recently published book, My Lifelong Love Affair with the Swans.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Swans Journey
August 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker travelled to Hobart to watch Sydney against North at Blundstone Arena and reflects on the journeys of other Swans.
Round 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Clean Up Your Act, ‘Roos
August 24, 2016 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie avoided watching North Melbourne play Sydney by resorting to thoroughly cleaning his house. (More productive than the ‘Roos forwards – Ed.)
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 22 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The Festival of The Bloods
August 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
For the first time Joe Moore sings with his son to toast the Swans’ win over a fighting Nth Melbourne, a special moment for Dad and his Cygnet.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: Pride in Pride Game and Japan calling
August 20, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yvette watched her Saints with pride from Japan in their match against Sydney and discovered Pokemon, do they come in red white and black?
Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: Pride Match. Meaningful for clubs and good reminder for myself
August 17, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yoshi shares his rollercoaster evening in a Japanese pub, where he contemplated the future of his beloved Saints.
Round 21 – St. Kilda v Sydney Swans: A game to be Proud of, a Saint centurion, a goal post that wouldn’t move, winning the tackle count and losing the game!
August 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck appreciates St Kilda’s role in changing footy culture and respectfully appreciated Sydney were too good for his Saints.
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 Swans: Kerplunk!
July 12, 2016 by 16 Comments
Dips, with old mates and exchange student in tow, watches the Crème Caramel served up by the Cats and decides that the Great Ocean Road is much better viewing.
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 16 – Geelong v Sydney: The Brotherhood
July 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Although absent from the Sydney Brotherhood at a hostile Kardinia Park, the bloodstainedangel enjoys the Swans’ victory from afar.
Round 15 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: still looking for a cat to kick!
July 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Craig Dodson returns to the SCG to watch his Swans for the first time since 2000 and the defeat to the Bulldogs is a loss that hurts and an opportunity lost.
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: A win was a win and it was good to win in the wet
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ian Latham compared Rugby and AFL on Sunday and with a wet SCG one code resembled the other.
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