On one of the tougher nights Keiran Croker has had at the footy – because expectations remain high – he and his team stick at it despite a tentative performance.
Round 5 – Richmond v Sydney: To Dust we shall return
April 21, 2019 by 7 Comments
To dust we shall return! The Tiges get a lift from the return of an energised Dusty Martin and are too good for the Swans at Docklands.
Round 4 – Sydney v Melbourne: Change, and the challenges ahead
April 16, 2019 by 6 Comments
Jan Courtin and her husband, Marshall, travel to Sydney to watch their beloved Sydney Swans play against the Melbourne Demons. Jan reflects on the inevitable changes in her football team and life itself.
AFL Round 4 – Sydney v Melbourne: Watching our J-Mac
April 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Former Banyule and Marcellin player Justin McInerny made his debut for Sydney on Thursday night. Sean Mortell watched on excitingly with his Banyule teammates as J-Mac’s Swans suffered a dire defeat.
Round 4 – Sydney v Melbourne: Hopeful trip to the SCG
April 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Craig Dodson and Mrs. D take their young boys on an adventure to their first game of the SCG with high hopes and reminiscing about the days of footy in 1987.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney: Favourite Sons
April 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Joe Moore has been lucky enough to have not one but two “favourite sons” with the recent arrival of George to his family. Prodigal performances from his Swans have been lacking in recent weeks, but with a victory over Carlton getting 2019 back on track, he is reminded of past favourite sons of the Bloods.
Round 3 – Carlton v Sydney Swans: A footy win is a tonic
April 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
Reflecting upon her road travelled to the Harbour City, Jan Courtin prepares for her return to Melbourne, but not before watching her Swans score a desparately needed win against an improving Carlton.
Daylight fails to save Hawks – Round 2, 2009
April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our Round 2, 2009 revisit continues with the Hawks taking on the Swans. Buddy Franklin was running around for the Hawks in those days. As in 2019, daylight saving ran into April back then, too, and in the Deep North, the clock played havoc with Tim Baker’s already stressed evening. Check out the retro font!
Round 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: Me, Football and Owen Too.
April 1, 2019 by 2 Comments
The Swans’ start to the season has been inconsistent to say the least. A frustrated Tom Bally doesn’t have the answers as to why.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: Almost, but we left it too late.
March 25, 2019 by 3 Comments
Jan Courtin was feeling great after the opening minutes of the Swans Round 1 match against the Doggies. But the feeling didn’t last long. And then her boys came storming home only to be held out in the final minutes. [You’ve got a big month coming up Jan, All the best – JTH]
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney: A Saturday of upsets…sadly continues.
March 24, 2019 by 3 Comments
“What is this season?” asks Caspar McLeod as 2019 gets off to a crazy start with favoured teams going down around the country.
Season Preview – Are the Swans good enough to be in the mix this year?
March 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
Craig Dodson can’t wait for his beloved Swans to hit the ground running for another season of AFL. He’s over all the summer stuff and is philosophical about what the season may hold for his Swans.
Defining ‘The Moment.’
November 5, 2018 by 9 Comments
In this shorter than ever period of “breathing room” between seasons, trades and drafts, the Sydney Swans have featured tales from some more notable supporters, when the love for the Red and the White blossomed in a mere moment. Ross Treverton is a proud and passionate Swan too, but for him there was never ‘a moment’…
Almanac Art: South Melbourne v Carlton and the 1909 VFL Season
October 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
DJ Williams tells the historic tale of the 1909 season, accompanied by his own original artwork.
AFL 1998 – Twenty Years On: Sydney Swans (5th)
September 21, 2018 by 3 Comments
Sydney was still part of the top flight in 1998. Which of these faces are household names at your place?
Hey AFL, if you really want to change the rules, here’s one!
September 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
The head count is a rule from the past and almost ruined two finals on the weekend. It’s time for change
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: Spring buds not yet ready to burst
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
‘Sometimes the signs of spring arrive pre-emptively but it’s not yet time to burst. The Swans have had that kind of season.’ Mathilde de Hauteclocque wraps up the elimination final that saw her Swans bow out of premiership contention.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: The only thing you’ll learn from this is that footy makes me cry!
September 10, 2018 by 19 Comments
It is difficult, it is tough, but Jan Courtin does not shirk the issue of providing her post-match thoughts following the Swans’ big loss. And yes, there are tears.
Finals Week 1 – Swans v Giants: Elimination Final Preview
September 7, 2018 by 4 Comments
Almanacker Keiran is heading to the Americana Music Festival in Nashville, but that doesn’t mean he has abandoned his beloved Swans as this report shows.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v GWS: A long way to go.
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Keiran Croker has an interesting musical month ahead of him – and an interesting footy month. Here he previews the Swans-GWS semi-final.
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