The high flying Swans were far too accommodating of the marauding moggies of Geelong for Mathilde de Hauteclocque’s liking.
Sydney v Geelong: I’m down in the dumps. Strewth! Imagine if they’d kicked straight!
Jan hates losing. At anything. Tennis, “snap” at midnight on the beach but when her team loses, then it feels personal.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: Rock, paper, scissors
Joe De Petro made an unfamiliar trek across town to see his Tigers clash with fellow top 4 aspirants Sydney. The much hyped clash of the titans between Messrs Franklin and Rance became a triple-header with cameo from an ascendant adjudicator.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: A test from the Tigers
Craig Dodson felt the cheer squad’s fervour was a bit overwhelming as his Swans headed south to face the reigning premiers .
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: The ghosts of campaigns past
John Green harks back to the `30s when Richmond and South Melbourne were great rivals while telling the story of a high-quality match under the roof at Etihad.
Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: A road trip and a Richmond idiot
It was all too scary and “unbelievable” for Jan as the Tigers flexed their muscles to defeat her Swans.
The Red and the White – Swans mid year review
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?
Sydney Swans – The Bye: Reflection and Anticipation
The bye gives Jan Courtin the opportunity to reflect on the Swans’ season that has been and what is left to come.
Unburdening the onions
The stadium has been a little unsatisfying for Mathilde de Hauteclocque this year, but Friday night, despite the chill, was better. And that rolled into Saturday and the France-Socceroos match when, as a Franco-Skip, you can be attached to either team.
Round 13 – Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles: Give the backs a break!
Tom Bally has a night out at the SCG and asks his forwards to give his backs a break..
Round 13 – Sydney v West Coast: If anyone can beat them, we can!
Jan Courtin is basking in the glory of a great win by the Swans.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Sydney: ‘I am really depressed,’ he says.
Yvette Wroby didn’t make it to the game on Saturday night, a rarity in itself. But she has talked and listened to heaps of Saints supporters this week. If you see any, offer a warm bear hug.
Mid-Season Review: Contenders and Pretenders
Daniel Saunders tries to read the state of the season to come up with his predictions about who will play in the finals in 2018 and comes up with a few big calls.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Sydney: What did we learn from this “Pride” game?
What did we elarn from the “Pride” game. Jan Courtin offers her insights.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Sydney: Taking Pride
The Pride Game means a lot to Nick Fredrikkson. He explains why.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Sydney: Love and Pride
Yoshi is feeling like his lot is like the Saints’ lot.
Adam Goodes vs. Daniel Wells
Well, if you like to play with words, you’d have to say that this is good! Damian Balassone gets cute.
Round 11 – Sydney v Carlton: The nature of reconciliation
It’s cold in Sydney as Mathilde de Hauteclocque contemplates Reconciliation Week on a walk along the river and a trip to the footy.
Round 11 – Sydney v Carlton: ‘Winning Ugly’ is fine, but percentage would be nice!
It was a cold night in Sydney Town but it didn’t stop Jan Courtin from venturing out.
Round 10 – Brisbane v Sydney: A gutsy win – Go Bloods!
A trip to a former hometown for Jan Courtin had her travel-happy Swans leave with four points in the bank











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