Daniel Saunders urges fellow Swans to keep the faith in a message filled with strategy, intensity, and unbridled passion.
Round 19 – Essendon v Sydney: No Magic Wand
July 30, 2018 by 5 Comments
Joe Moore weaves a tale of footy, friendship and other wizardly things, even though his Swans have a tough night in Melbourne.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: The ghosts of campaigns past
June 30, 2018 by 2 Comments
John Green harks back to the `30s when Richmond and South Melbourne were great rivals while telling the story of a high-quality match under the roof at Etihad.
Round 12 – St. Kilda v Sydney: Reconnaissance
June 12, 2018 by 6 Comments
Joe Moore came to Melbourne for this one. And why not? How else would he experience what is “quite possibly now the third best day of my life…”?
Round 11 – Sydney v Carlton: ‘Winning Ugly’ is fine, but percentage would be nice!
June 3, 2018 by 8 Comments
It was a cold night in Sydney Town but it didn’t stop Jan Courtin from venturing out.
Round 9 – Sydney v Fremantle: The milestone men
May 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Like a finely tuned choir, Keiran Croker’s Swans were on song against a lacklustre Fremantle in a match peppered with milestones aplenty
Round 6: Competition is close with some unpredictable results so far. Sal’s predictions for this weekend.
April 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal laments his team is in the doldrums but for the most part the competition it is pretty close with some unpredictable results. Some concern though about the lack of scoring and how easy it is to be defensive. Let’s see what this week brings as Sal presents his predictions.
Critical round of footy this weekend.
April 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Round 6 will be a do or die round of footy as teams desperate for a win will be fighting this weekend to keep their finals aspirations alive.
Round 5 – Sydney v Adelaide: Beware!
April 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker had good reason to be wary before the game as the Crows bounced back with intent against his Swans!
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: That was a tough one (what a relief!)
April 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
Diana Dors, Marianne Faithful and Bette Davis! What have they got to do with the Sydney Swans? Almanacker Jan explains all.
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: When a skyline of cranes is no match for tenderness, beauty and (another) Buddy moment
April 13, 2018 by 7 Comments
Is Mathilde de Hauteclocque over Sydney? Not the Swans, just the city? Jump inside her mind as she thinks her way through her night at the footy and is lifted by an Ukrainian educator and O’Reilly James’s view of that Buddy goal. [Yep! – JTH]
All your Round 4 Footy tips, racing tips, and some thoughts about the Tribunal
April 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All the footy and racing tips you need, and more from Sal to help you select your winners this weekend.
The Red and the White: Buddy, Gazza and Macca
April 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Here’s the latest from Keiran Croker after a big Sydney Derby in the Almanac’s Sydney Swans forum, “The Red and the White”
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: Something Buddy this way comes
April 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
Defeating the cross-town rivals (aka the “Enemy”) proves deeply satisfying for Tom Bally
Round 3 – Sydney v GWS: Us winning is just as good as them losing!
April 8, 2018 by 9 Comments
According to Jan, Sydney played as a team, everyone contributed, and for the full four quarters. The Giants, those privileged young men who, despite being brilliant footballers, can still learn a thing or two from their eastern suburbs rivals – the Mighty Bloods! And long may it grow and last! Jan is excited by the Swans win.
Rounds 1 and 2 – Fearless: I’m back!
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless is back! Read his wrap up of Rounds 1 and 2 right here!
The Red and the White: Buddy brilliant!
March 28, 2018 by 5 Comments
This is the Almanac’s Swans’ forum. Keiran Croker is on the orad and he is calling for your observations so he can get a better idea of what happened in Perth.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Well, I didn’t see that coming!
September 18, 2017 by 3 Comments
The Sydney Swans fairytale season has come to an abrupt end at the hands of the Cats. Craig Dodson was as shocked as most Swans fans (and neutrals) with the result and the performance.
Finals Week 2 – Preview: Geelong v Sydney
September 15, 2017 by 7 Comments
Jarrad McVeigh plays his 300th in the do or die semi-final clash against the Cats tomorrow night. Keiran Croker is confident the Swans will continue their recent proven record against the Cats and make it to another preliminary final.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v Essendon: Sending your music into the Bradman twilight (fortissimo)
September 11, 2017 by 7 Comments
The O’Reillys become Bradmans for an evening – an interesting idea – and admire a finely-tuned ensemble of players as the spirit descends.
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