The wonderful story Matt Zurbo wrote about Dean Towers and his time at the Otway Districts FC is reprised for your enjoyment.
Round 9: The Red and the White – Buddy’s Back.
May 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Buddy’s back and the red and white army are hoping Buddy adds to his extensive highlights reel this week against the Dockers.
The Red and the White – A Week Is A Long Time.
May 7, 2018 by 3 Comments
A week is a long time in footy; you are only as good as your last game, are two over used, though true sayings according to Keiren as he ponders recent performances by the Swans.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: The moment
April 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson had his ‘moment’ over 30 years ago; he had the chance to witness his children’s own Swans moment as Ollie Florent sealed a famous victory.
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: 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.
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: What a win, but: One week at a time!
September 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When avid Swan fan Jan Courtin forced herself from her sick bed on Saturday afternoon, determined, no matter how she was feeling, to get to the SCG, little did she believe that her beloved team would come away with such an emphatic victory.
Round 16 – Sydney v Gold Coast: All aboard the Rohan Express
July 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Gary Rohan has elevated in his cult status with match winners and dominance in recent weeks. Junior Almanacker Daniel Saunders didn’t find much to enjoy in the regulation win, but the Swans are surging towards finals.
Round 16 – Sydney v Gold Coast: Finding balance on the tightrope
July 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Craig Dodson watched the game at home surrounded by two sons in Bulldogs jumpers. The Swans had another impressive win and look to be surging towards a finals spot.
Round 16 – Sydney v Gold Coast: The Dean Towers Cheer Squad have their say
July 9, 2017 by 11 Comments
The Almanac community has found one. Thanks to Jan Courtin for this match report which adds to the interest in Dean Towers established earlier by Matt Zurbo. And thanks to Dean Towers himself.
Round 15 – Melbourne v Sydney: The flames from hell, and those Demons!
July 1, 2017 by 8 Comments
A road trip, some classical music, Catholic guilt, mutilated cars, dead birds, live music at the RSL, and a Bugg for the confessional box are all part of Jan’s trip from Sydney to the MCG for the footy!
Round 13 – Richmond v Sydney: Our Bloods, Our Culture
June 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
Daniel Saunders was overcome with joy as his Swans kept the Bloods culture well and truly alive after a comeback win over Richmond.
Round 12 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Barracking for Towers
June 14, 2017 by 19 Comments
Sometimes the little things help you see bigger pictures. The Old Dog watches Sydney play Footscray (as he calls them) in Sin City, from an empty Tassie pub… for friendship and footy.
Round 15 – Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs: 14 Months On
July 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Alex Docherty gets excited about the “no longer basket cases” Western Bulldogs after their thrilling win against the Swans.
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