In another crucial round for teams fighting for a position in the final 8 Sal Ciardulli casts his expert eye over the form and presents his thoughts and tips for Round 21. Sal picks a few winners for the new racing season commencing at Flemington.
Round 21 – Sal’s Preview: Showtime is Over – Buddy has left the building
August 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Round 11 – Sydney v Richmond: Return to Sin City
May 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
John Green and his wife head to Sydney for a weekend of footy and taking in the sights. It’s a tight (and controversial) game.
Almanac Footy: The day 1000 goals needed no security
April 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
IT was as if nobody really noticed when Doug Wade became the first of the modern-day goalkickers to reach four figures, writes RON REED
Almanac Footy: 1000 x Buddy and Old Dog saw it all
March 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Old Dog was among the many thousands at the SCG in a night to remember as Buddy Franklin kicked goal number 1000 of his illustrious career.
Round 1 – GWS v Sydney : The gamble that backfired
March 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Swans finished over the top of GWS to win the opening match of the 2022 season. But was it wise to take their home game to the SCG in search of a big crowd?
Almanac Olympic Life: Why it’s not weak to walk away
July 31, 2021 by 3 Comments
Attitudes change. Understandings change. Awareness changes. Ron Reed champions the idea that we must understand that walking away is not a sign of weakness.
Almanac Footy: Edelsten – Death of the Swans Golden Era
June 13, 2021 by
Sports writer Ron Reed remembers the flamboyant Geoffrey Edelsten (a ‘cartoon character all his life’), his effect on the Sydney Swans, and on football in general.
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: Another of those heart stoppers!
April 9, 2021 by 9 Comments
Another cracker-jack game between the Swans and Bombers as a relieved Jan Courtin explains.
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: I have no nails left after yet another classic!
April 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another nail-biting classic between the Swans and Bombers as Sydney hang on for a three point win. Caspar McLeod reports.
Round 23 – Sydney v St Kilda: Time is called
September 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The end of the season has Ian Latham reflecting on retiring footballers, club, friends and family.
Round 23 – Sydney v St Kilda: Back to old bad footy with inaccuracies and laziness
August 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
A disappointing game from the Saints as Yoshi expressed on social media throughout the game but he is hoping for better things at the AFL Asia Championship in Bangkok. [Good luck Yoshi!]
Round 15 – Sal’s Preview: It’s Great to be Home
June 27, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli gives the stats to show that there’s no place like home to be a winner. With this in mind, he favours us with his predictions for this weekend.
Round 12 – Sydney v West Coast: If this is a team in transition, then a mighty Cheer Cheer for transition!
June 10, 2019 by 13 Comments
Happy Jan and Not Happy Jan all in the same piece. One part scary, one part delighted. But at least Jan’s developing Swans were on fire.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: Sticking at it
April 22, 2019 by 2 Comments
On one of the tougher nights Keiran Croker has had at the footy – because expectations remain high – he and his team stick at it despite a tentative performance.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: A long way to go.
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Keiran Croker has an interesting musical month ahead of him – and an interesting footy month. Here he previews the Swans-GWS semi-final.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 20: The Year of the Pie
August 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Despair not, Magpies! Cam Hooke still believes this could be The Year of the Magpie.
Honestly…
Old Dog has had a gutful of the haters in the peanut (comments) gallery. Herein lies his opine on D.Rampe, characters and missed opportunities…