Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life perspective on the victory over North Melbourne, then he looks to the Pies’ prospects against Sydney.
Round 8 – Melbourne v Sydney (and lots of other observations): Barry Gibb plays for Sydney
May 9, 2021 by 8 Comments
Pure genius from Old Dog. Who players look like. [So glad you stayed up through the night to write this Old Dog – JTH]
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: When Tom Papley Beat The Whole World
May 4, 2021 by 7 Comments
John Harms observed a rare moment of (footy) purity from Sydney’s Tom Papley.
Round 7 – Sydney v Geelong: Oh, ye of little faith!
May 2, 2021 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin watched, but couldn’t watch, her Swans as they tackled Geelong at the SCG. Somehow, in the end, she managed to see it through in a most peculiar way.
Round 5 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: Sport. Sport. Sport.
April 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin is back the SCG for the first time since June 2019 to see her beloved Swans in action on their home ground. While Sydney didn’t get the win, another of her favourites, the Queensland Bulls, triumphed in the Sheffield Shield final.
Balcony Banter: The End of the Richmond Era (Again!)
April 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Dave Campbell recorded his thoughts on the Round 3 clash between Richmond and the Swans.
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: Another of those heart stoppers!
April 9, 2021 by 9 Comments
Another cracker-jack game between the Swans and Bombers as a relieved Jan Courtin explains.
Almanac Footy Comment: The brilliance of the Sydney Swans Academy is changing the AFL landscape
April 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
The Sydney Swans worked out what best suited their need to retain players – and acted. It’s up to other clubs to do what’s best for them argues Deakin student Chris Mangos.[Interesting – Ed]
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: I have no nails left after yet another classic!
April 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another nail-biting classic between the Swans and Bombers as Sydney hang on for a three point win. Caspar McLeod reports.
The Unsung – Round 3: Sam Wicks and Harrison Jones
April 6, 2021 by 2 Comments
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ third weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Sam Wicks and Harrison Jones.
Round 3 – Richmond v Sydney: Bloody Amazing! We’ve just strangled Richmond!
April 4, 2021 by 12 Comments
Jan Courtin was not expecting her Swans to have a win against the Tigers but they did, and is she rapt!
The Unsung – Round 2: Chad Warner and Francis Evans
March 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ second weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Chad Warner and Francis Evans.
The Unsung – Round 1: Errol Gulden and James Jordan
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
We’re delighted to introduce our second Tuesday columnist, Chris Mangos, who’s come up with a beaut idea for a weekly read. We all love when a young player, of whom we’ve never heard, makes the most of the chance a coach has given him. Someone who is given it a crack behind the scenes, one of ‘The Unsung.’
Round 1 – Brisbane v Sydney: ‘Oh Errol!’
March 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Young Sydney debutante Errol Gulden had a dream debut kicking three goals in the Swans surprise win against Brisbane as Keiran Croker reports.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Sydney: How to get the excitement juices flowing
March 22, 2021 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin’s Swans pulled off a massive upset in Brisbane, she celebrated the new name Bloods from the heartland of old South Melbourne on Raglan Street.
Round 6 – Richmond v Sydney: Altered States (or A Celebration of Brisbane Footy and Buses)
September 23, 2020 by 16 Comments
Better late than never! Ben Fenton-Smith regales with a tale of being a Tiger fan in unfriendly (or simply uncaring) territory for most of his life, before the pandemic relocated the team into his own backyard. [Worth the wait – Ed.]
Round 17 – Sydney v Brisbane: Dr Terence Elliot and a Fitzroy Lost Boy in the shadow of the Tigers
September 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
Torrid conditions in FNQ saw the Lions best a spirited Swans outfit and lock in a top 2 finish, though Shane Reid has been wondering (tongue in cheek) if it’s all just palaver leading up to an inevitable crushing by Richmond?
Round 16 – Carlton v Sydney: Roller coasters can hold our beer
September 10, 2020 by 9 Comments
Though the Carlton journey through 2020 has had its queasy moments, John Butler is hanging on for the ride. Tuesday night was rough on the fingernails.
Round 15 – Sydney v Melbourne: Well, doesn’t that break your heart. No, mate, not my heart!
September 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
It was an unusual time for footy, but Jan Courtin quickly chose to follow her Swans as they upset the Demons. Off the back of some strange commentary, she rode the ups and downs of the young Sydney team.
Almanac (Footy Fan) Life: They are into us – The Newbies
September 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
Tony Newport has know both good times and bad as a lifelong South Melbourne/Sydney Swans supporter. He has a message for ‘newbie’ Swans followers who are doing it tough after years of success.
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