Earl O’Neill digs into the vault to share an interview he did with Troy Luff under the Brewongle Stand on 17 February 1997. It’s all the more interesting as we now consider his comments and thoughts with the advantage of hindsight.
Almanac Footy: Swans, whither thou goest!
April 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Richard Davis is calling on his fellow Swans supporters to ‘strap in tightly and enjoy the ride’ as the club seeks to re-set its game plan in season 2025.
Round 1 – Sydney v Brisbane: Unfamiliar Parameters
March 18, 2025 by 8 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque returns with a heartfelt rumination on her feelings for the red and white
Almanac Footy: Sydney 2025 Season Preview
February 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger has a positive take on the Swans’ 2025 team list – with one exception.
Almanac Footy: A Footy Fan’s Lament – Postscript
February 6, 2025 by 2 Comments
Two months ago Glenn Butcher shared a song written in the aftermath of the Swans’ Grand Final loss. Here’s a postscript.
Revisiting the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: Interpreting the signs
November 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
When Adelaide Auslan interpreter, muso and lyricist, Glenn Butcher came to Rick Darling’s book celebration at the Adelaide Lutheran Football Club in early 2024, he mentioned he was hoping to get across to Melbourne for an Almanac Lunch, and if things worked out for his footy club, maybe the Grand Final Lunch. Well, his footy side did make that Grand Final and he made the trip. He wrote a little poem in anticipation of the following day.
Almanac Footy: Renewing footy vows
October 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s tough absorbing a Grand Final defeat of some magnitude after all the promise and hope that went before. But what lies at the core of our support? Bloodstainedangel reflects on the season gone and commits to ‘continue to lift that noble banner high, on the ride of our lives’.
Almanac Footy History: 1899 Grand Final – Fitzroy v South Melbourne
September 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
This Saturday Fitzroy play South Melbourne for the 2024 AFL Premiership, albeit as Brisbane and Sydney. Here’s a story by John Harms about that 1899 Grand Final when Fitzroy really did play South Melbourne.
Floret Pica Society – Sydney v Collingwood: Final quarter issues
August 15, 2024 by 1 Comment
Peter Butler from the Floreat Pica Society reports on the Pies’ dramatic loss to the Swans.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Sydney)
August 12, 2024 by 5 Comments
You may have cheer, cheered these players in red and white or other colours over their footy careers – it’s Rodney Boyd’s Sydney Arrivals and Departures
Almanac Life: My Football Team
March 25, 2024 by 14 Comments
Glenn Butcher makes his Almanac debut with a confession and, in doing so, captures the hope and fear of total love for his footy team.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Sydney: Red (and white)
March 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
The last time he was at the MCG, the incomparable Taylor Swift left her mark on Jake “Cobba” Stevens. On Friday, he returned to watch his Swans defeat Collingwood.
Almanac Footy: Sydney Swans – The Black Knight of the AFL
March 17, 2024 by 4 Comments
The Sydney Swans have been an extremely successful club at making the AFL finals over the past thirty odd years, being equal second with Geelong (22) to the Eagles (24). Ian Wilson analyses why the Swans have been so successful over this period of time.
Almanac Season Launch: Lunch with Dave Warner and friends
March 14, 2024 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac Season Launch Lunch is on at the All Nations Hotel on March 15. It will feature Dave Warner (From the Suburbs) with Tony Durant and Richard Colless will have a chat to us too.
‘Boyhood memories linger for old champ…’ by KB Hill
July 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
Mark Browning is the only player to play 100+ games for both South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans. KB Hill caught up with him recently.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: Undew influence
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal is unconvinced that the spectre of Damien Hardwick in the background is sufficient reason for the Suns to give Stewart Dew the flick. Read Sal’s take here as well as his thoughts on this weekend’s Round 18.
Almanac Footy: A Flag by the Narrowest Possible Margin
June 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ever pondered on some of the wildest finishes at a footy grand final where the team is showered in glory after narrowly getting over the line by a solitary point? Brian Dawson takes us through the history of Australian Rules Football spanning across the days of state competitions across WAFL, SAFL, VFL and what recent memory we have during the AFL period. Desperate defending, controversies, heartbreaks, Brian covers it all.
Grand Final – Geelong v Sydney: Murder in the Centre
September 26, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old Dog has a footballer’s and football eye. He casts it over the Grand Final which he watched with his family and an old friend at The Millers Inn in Altona.
Grand Final: Sal’s Preview (and some racing tips)
September 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
Sal is hoping to have a celebratory ale with his Swans mate this weekend. Read his analysis of the Grand Final and check out his racing tips.
AFL Grand Final: Bucket list item crossed off or ending in tears?
September 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson is determined to share the week leading up to Saturday’s Grand Final with his boys in the hope that, come Saturday night, he will be able to cross ‘a big one’ off his bucket list.
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