Rodney Boyd shares his obscure side for Number 43s, with some names you may have forgotten or not realised were associated with 43.
Round 17 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: South Melbourne! South Melbourne!
July 13, 2021 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is a very happy Swan after Sydney’s fantastic win wearing the old South Melbourne colours against ladder leader the Western Bulldogs in Round 17.
Almanac Football – Round 11/12 Carey-Bunton Medal: Tomahawk propels into contention
August 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tom Hawkins makes a move in the chase for the Carey-Bunton Medal. (Thanks to Rod Gillett for the update – Ed).
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: If that’s what we can expect in the near future, I’ll be one very happy Jan!
August 14, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is a great believer in her beloved Swans, and against the odds they did not let her down smashing GWS for a big win in their Round 12 match.
Round 8 – Sydney v Hawthorn: One of those Saturdays
July 26, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is restless. It’s the nature of her universe at the moment – and The Universe generally. She listens to music. And she watches her Swans. Both are uplifting.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: Pardon the diversion
August 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli adds his respected insights to picking winners for the Round 20 AFL matches this weekend.
Round 12 – Sydney v West Coast Eagles: Winning the best teacher!
June 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker continues to love the way his developing Swans are playing at the moment as they account for the Eagles at the SCG in their Round 12 encounter.
Social Commentary: What do Dane Rampe, Danny Baker, Israel Folau, Chris Gayle, and Count Dankula have in common?
May 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Does the rush to react to controversial comments help or hinder mutual understanding? Michael Viljoen gives his view on some recent examples of speech which has attracted official sanction.
Footy Poetry – Hanger
May 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone on Ashley Sampi. A nod to past and present events.
Round 8 – Sydney v Essendon: What the hell am I doing?
May 12, 2019 by 9 Comments
The heart, the teeth, feeling absolutely terrible, and don’t forget the Bloods, are all just part of a day for Jan Courtin as she explains.
Round 8 – Sydney v Essendon: Who ya gonna call?
May 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tom Bally is relieved the Swans were able to hang on and win in the Round match against the Bombers at the SCG on Friday night.
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.
Sydney Swans Season Preview: An Old Dog’s New Tricks
March 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Joe is upbeat as he previews the prospects of the Sydney Swans for the coming AFL season.
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.
Backwards to go Forwards: an Ode to Defence (or ‘Tash and Dash’)
August 26, 2017 by 17 Comments
Football is football. But it is also a way in to thinking and feeling. This meditation from Mathilde de Hauteclocque offers a half back flanker’s response to omnipresent grief.
Round 5 – Sydney v GWS: Whatever it Takes
April 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With birthday tickets in hand, Daniel was expecting a lot from his young team but like candles that won’t light, his Swans didn’t fire.
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…