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?
Round 18 – GWS v Sydney Swans: Almost as triumphant as Beethoven’s Ninth!
July 20, 2021 by 6 Comments
The triumph of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony came to mind as Jan Courtin watched the Swans roll onto victory in their game against the Giants.
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.
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 23 – Sydney v Hawthorn: A loss, but our 20th finals series in 23 years awaits!
August 26, 2018 by 7 Comments
One thing Jan Courtin knows for sure, despite this loss, and with a couple of their stars back, they’ll be fighting in true Bloods spirit to do whatever is needed, at home or away, to carry the Swans onto victory.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: A road trip and a Richmond idiot
June 29, 2018 by 11 Comments
It was all too scary and “unbelievable” for Jan as the Tigers flexed their muscles to defeat her Swans.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: Red-blooded humanity amidst the gloom.
June 29, 2018 by 5 Comments
For Stainless, Docklands Stadium despite its many re-brandings,has always been a cold, soulless venue as he recalls a disproportionate number of serious, freakish injuries on its hard, patchy surface sustained by Richmond players. But, Stainless was more than happy by the team’s performance against the Swans.
The Red and the White – Swans mid year review
June 22, 2018 by 6 Comments
Keiran figured the Swans chances of doing well in 2018 had dipped after some early season injuries to key players. And, you can’t put off your travel plans to the USA on the basis of your team maybe making the Grand Final … or can you Keiran asks as he reviews the half way mark for the Swans?
Round 8 – Hawthorn v Sydney: The Unpredictability of footy and life!
May 12, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jan is rapt! Who could have planned for a 20-year old rookie, in just his third game, to have carried out such a remarkable performance. Ronke is his name – Ronks his nickname. Seven goals, ten tackles in any game is a best on ground performance, but to do it in his first game at the G, against a team such as Hawthorn, is a feat he will never forget. The coach/coaches won’t forget, the opposition won’t forget, and the fans won’t forget.
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: So close, yet so far
April 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
For Alex Doherty, “this loss hurts.”
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.
Round 1 – West Coast v Sydney: What A Ripper!
March 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
What a game it was; and definitely a much better start to the year than last year for the Swans reports Daniel Saunders. He is eager for the Swans to bring it on and take it up to Port Adelaide next week! What a ripper this footy season is turning out to be writes Daniel. He is hopeful it makes up for the disappointing summer this year!
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 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 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!
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