Monday @ The Almanac

Hayden Kelly muses about the demise of hot gospellers among the ranks of coaches. His reminiscences of the wonderful orators of the past can be read HERE.

 

ROUND 7

Western Bulldogs 9.6.60 d by Sydney 18.18.126
Richmond 11.6.72 d by Melbourne 19.12.126
Hawthorn 16.16.112 d Gold Coast Suns 9.9.63
Essendon 9.6.60 d by Collingwood 20.17.137
Port Adelaide 13.17.95 d Geelong 10.5.65
Fremantle 16.7.103 d Carlton 13.11.89
St Kilda 22.11.143 d West Coast 5.12.42
Brisbane 19.13.127 d Adelaide 11.9.75
GWS 15.15.105 d North Melbourne 14.14.98

 ROUNDS 1-6

 

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Round 7 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Slick Power slice through Cats in a big scalp win

April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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April 25, 2026 by 4 Comments

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April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Sal brings perspective to the Elijah Hollands situation and makes his call on likely Round 7 winners. This week’s major track meets are at Flemington and Morphettville.

Almanac Rugby League: Time’s up, Ground Announcer

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Paul Harman, like most footy fans (and sports fans in general, come to think of it), can’t stand the screeching of ground announcers and the intrusion of loud music at games. If only what happens in his imagination came true! (Alert: contains some course language.)