Jan Courtin’s memorial was held in South Melbourne last Tuesday. Keiran Croker spoke on behalf of The Footy Almanac’
Round 22 – Sydney v Collingwood: Swans ruffle Pies’ feathers
August 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
Keiran Croker is back in Sydney after three years to watch his beloved Swans and to catch up with friends. This is his report of the match and his visit to Sydney.
Jan Courtin’s tragic death (a piece from her brother Tony)
August 10, 2022 by 31 Comments
Tony Courtin writes about his dear oldest sister and our great friend at the Footy Almanac, Jan Courtin who died after a tragic accident last week. Vale Jan Courtin. [Tony, we appreciate you writing this at such a difficult time – JTH]
Vale Jan Courtin, great friend of The Footy Almanac community
August 10, 2022 by 19 Comments
It is with deep sadness that we bring you the shocking news that Jan Courtin died following an accident last week. This is John Harms’s tribute.
Round 18 – Sydney v Gold Coast: We’re still fourth!
July 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
‘Each week brings up unbelievable upsets and we don’t want to be on the end of one of those….!’
Jan Courtin reflects on a devastating Sydney loss to the Suns on the weekend.
Round 17 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Talk about a win!
July 17, 2018 by 8 Comments
‘Talk about a game of footy! Talk about a win! Talk about those young first year Bloods! Talk about those young second year Bloods! Talk about those young third year bloods! Talk about, well, simply, the MIGHTY BLOODS!’
Jan Courtin certainly had a lot to cheer the red and the white about on Sunday at Etihad Stadium.
It was one of those moments…
April 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
A trip to the hospital for an eye check up exposed Jan Courtin to something she’d never seen before and weeks later, she’s still thinking about it.
One-eyed? Sure Am
October 31, 2016 by 8 Comments
Jan Courtin gives new meaning to “One-eyed” supporter.
Almanac People: Jan Courtin – AFLFA Fan of the Year
September 29, 2016 by 19 Comments
Footy Almanac’s Jan Courtin has been announced as the 2016 AFL Fan Association Female Fan of the Year.
Almanac Authors featured on Sunday’s ABC Grandstand
September 5, 2016 by 8 Comments
Listen to a replay of Matt Zurbo and Jan Courtin on ABC Grandstand.
Almanac Books: Jan Courtin’s Love affair with the Swans
September 1, 2016 by 11 Comments
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.
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.
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 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Only one word describes it… RELIEF!
July 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is exhausted after her Swannies sneak over the line.
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