Jarrad McVeigh plays his 300th in the do or die semi-final clash against the Cats tomorrow night. Keiran Croker is confident the Swans will continue their recent proven record against the Cats and make it to another preliminary final.
The 2017 Bob Skilton Cup
September 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill watched all four week one AFL Finals. Well, mostly. Should there be a mercy rule? (Happy birthday to Perky Girl from all at the Almanac)
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.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v Essendon: Sending your music into the Bradman twilight (fortissimo)
September 11, 2017 by 7 Comments
The O’Reillys become Bradmans for an evening – an interesting idea – and admire a finely-tuned ensemble of players as the spirit descends.
Finals Week 1: Sydney v Essendon: Of rainbows and fairytales
September 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sydney’s fairytale comeback in 2017 continued with a massive win over Essendon.
Lumumba, Goodes and “A Loss to the Game”
September 7, 2017 by 8 Comments
We can mourn the AFL losing past players, but “A Loss to the Game” is a cop-out, writes Arlo Langham (Welcome to the Almanac, Arlo – Ed.)
Elimination Final Preview – Sydney v Essendon: More than belief
September 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
For Craig Dodson this September is about more than mere belief. He knows something, he thinks.
2017 Finals – Anyone Can Win!
September 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Stainless parades some WEG style artwork by his nephew in his preview of week one of the AFL finals.
An English Perspective
September 2, 2017 by 5 Comments
English visitor Felix Lahiff heads off to the SCG for his first game of Australian football. He makes some interesting observations.
Round 23 – Sydney v Carlton: A Cameo of Twenty-One
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Buddy Franklin stole the show against the Blues with an outstanding 10 goal performance.
Round 23 – Sydney v Carlton: No bridge too far
August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Sydney Swans and Buddy sent a message to the top 8 with a demolition of Carlton in the final round of the season.
Round 23 – Sydney v Carlton: The Pelican of the SCG
August 28, 2017 by 3 Comments
Interesting what you see at the footy, and where that might take your thoughts. Mathilde de Hauteclocque enjoys the final match with the O’Reilly crew as the Swans take their place in the finals.
Round 23 – Sydney v Carlton: Lance Franklin 10.2.62 – Carlton 8.9.57
August 28, 2017 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin fought off her illness for long enough to enjoy the Buddy show as he scored more than the entire Blues team.
Of passion and mental scarring
August 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
A terrifying nightmare of the Swans losing the Grand Final to Melbourne startled Chris Bracher.
Round 22 Mega Post
August 22, 2017 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond delivers his South Australian football wrap for Round 22. Adelaide fell short to Sydney while Port Adelaide all but kicked the reigning premiers out of finals contention.
Round 22 – Adelaide v Sydney: That Buddy-goal game. And I was there to see it!
August 21, 2017 by 10 Comments
Sydney pipped the top of the ladder Adelaide Crows on Friday night and continue to set themselves nicely for the finals. And Jan just couldn’t believe that goal by Buddy!
Round 22 – Adelaide v Sydney: With apologies to the neighbours
August 21, 2017 by 7 Comments
The wild weather in Melbourne prevents Keiran Croker from heading out to The Riser. Instead he gives the neighbours a lesson in supporting the Bloods from afar. What a night!
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Sydney Swans (7th)
August 15, 2017 by 10 Comments
Swish continues his 1997 countdown, the Swans are next. Who stood out for you, Bloods fans?
Round 21 – Sydney v Fremantle: Heave Ho? Not today, Freo!
August 14, 2017 by 9 Comments
Jan Courtin watches her Swans give Freo the old heave-ho.
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