James Lang finds himself a foreigner of sorts: a South Australian at the NRL State of Origin and then at the Swans v Hawks clash.
The Sydney Sporting Double – Back-To-Back Thrillers a Long Way From Home
July 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Round 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Ready the paddles…
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Where’s that defibrillator? The Swans get the wobbles at the SCG, and so does Tom Bally.
Round 18 – Sydney v Carlton: Only one word describes it… RELIEF!
July 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is exhausted after her Swannies sneak over the line.
Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: The Rivalry Resumes
July 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Joe Moore hosts his Hawthorn mate Halesy and they witness a bout between two great rivals.
Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: A horrible night at the SCG
July 15, 2016 by 14 Comments
Sick to the stomach, Jan Courtin is in no mood to dissect Sydney’s loss to Hawthorn, a game that shoulda woulda coulda but didn’t.
Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Houdini Hawks Do It Again
July 15, 2016 by 9 Comments
Paddy Grindlay can’t quite believe his young eyes as the Hawks escape once more.
Round 17 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Tomorrow Never Knows
July 15, 2016 by 15 Comments
When you notice a collaboration, acting at the very edges of their ambition and will, string together several acts of sublime skill, endeavour and artistry, you’ve got to applaud. A passage of Hawthorn footy as Revolver.
Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney: Appreciation Night
July 13, 2016 by 6 Comments
Paul Spinks with some sharp observations from the Cattery standing room.
Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney: King Kieren Conquers Kardinia
July 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Joe Moore’s tale of the Blood Brothers and how they more than kept up with the Kardinians.
Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney: Wild enough
July 11, 2016 by 13 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque travels to Kardinia Park (as is the tradition) to see her Swans take on the locals and meets Swans on trains, planes and in markets. She also sees her side have an impressive win. [A piece which almost assuages the loss – JTH]
Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney: How Was THAT?! Yes! The Bloods Inflict Pain at the Cattery
July 11, 2016 by 14 Comments
After last week’s cursing, slaying the Cats at the Cattery generated extra Cheer Cheer in Swans fan Jan Courtin this week.
Gil Griffin and Jumping at the Chance
July 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Gil Griffin is a California-based Australian footy fan. His book Jumping at the Chance is out now. [You’ll enjoy Gil and his story. We hope to have him as a guest at lunch in the near future – when he comes back to Australia. JTH]
Round 15 Review: Bye Rd #3 – Bye Byes Byes – Who is Ron Paolillo*? See Below…by Fearless
July 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fearless has the pulse of Round 15 action and all that matters in his round review
Round 15 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: still looking for a cat to kick!
July 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
Craig Dodson returns to the SCG to watch his Swans for the first time since 2000 and the defeat to the Bulldogs is a loss that hurts and an opportunity lost.
Round 15 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: I am very angry and I don’t care what you think!
July 3, 2016 by 34 Comments
Jan Courtin lets fly after the Swans terrible loss to the Dogs. She’s still very angry and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
The 2016 Frank O’Neill Cup – Round Thirteen
June 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
Round 13 was a big week for touchstones, whatever they are. Includes bonus visions of heaven (SCG catering won’t be there according to Earl)
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: A win was a win and it was good to win in the wet
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ian Latham compared Rugby and AFL on Sunday and with a wet SCG one code resembled the other.
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: The weather gods and Craig Joubert have their say
June 20, 2016 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin prepares for the Swans game against Melbourne with a replay of the Rugby International and her hopes for a percentage boost made difficult by the weather.
Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: Climbing to Cloud Nine
June 20, 2016 by 17 Comments
Joe and Kate Moore welcome young Ollie into the world and Dad and babe sit down to watch his first Swans match together. [Congrats Joe and Kate and welcome to our youngest Almanacker – JTH]
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