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]

The red and white home of Swan for life Jan Courtin

August 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Jan Courtin had the opportunity to showcase her love of the Sydney Swans recently. Watch the video of Jan showing her Swans memorabilia and read the story.

Almanac Sports Memoir: Can you recommend any?

June 9, 2017 by 5 Comments

Yvette Wroby looks at some recent footy memoirs as she prepares for her gig at the Williamstown Literary Festival.

Almanac Books: Extract – My lifelong love affair with the Swans by Jan Courtin

September 27, 2016 by 9 Comments

With Bulldog supporters hoping for an end to their 62 year Premiership drought, Jan Courtin, in this extract from her book, recounts when the 72 year wait for the Bloods was finally over in 2005.

Almanac Books: Former Swans Chairman Richard Colless and True Believers

September 16, 2016 by 8 Comments

Richard Colless launches Jan Courtin’s book at the SCG, this is a video of his speech where he talks about the value of true believers in a Footy Club.

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: 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.