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ROUND 17

Geelong 14.17.101 d by Brisbane 19.9.123
Sydney 13.12.90 d Western Bulldogs 7.13.55
West Coast 11.8.74 d by Adelaide 15.9.99
Hawthorn v Melbourne
GWS v Fremantle
Gold Coast v Collingwood
Richmond v Carlton
Essendon v St Kilda
Port Adelaide v North Melbourne

ROUNDS 1-16

 

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Almanac Footy: Magpies Footy Clinic 2002

July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment

As a result of a car accident, Callum Quirk (RagingBull) suffered an Acquired Brain Injury when he was young. When the Transport Accident Commission sponsored the Collingwood FC in the early 2000s they selected Callum as a poster boy for some of their road safety campaigns and other events. Callum recalls a footy clinic from that time.

Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 7)

July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment

In Part 7 of his recollections and reflections of the Melbourne Football Club, Richard Griffiths recalls the Neil Balme years.

Round 17 – Geelong v Brisbane: When We Paint our Masterpiece

July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Brisbane is back to its menacing best reports Shane Reid after their impressive display against Geelong in very wintry conditions at GMHBA Stadium in their Round 17 match.

Almanac Life: Notes From The Property Search Frontline

July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment

His sons are ready to flee the nest. As such, Smokie and his wife have been engaged in a never-ending search for the right properties for them.

Almanac Life: Venezuela Earthquakes

July 2, 2026 by 2 Comments

Matt Zurbo and his Venezuelan wife are devastated by the earthquakes and the havoc created by them in Venezuela. The Venezuelan Association of Australia have organised a fundraising campaign this Sunday at the Footscray market to support those most affected by the devastation.

Sal’s Preview – Round 17: It’s All in the Draw!

July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Sal looks at the World Cup before commenting on who makes the cut under the ‘Wildcard’ system, tipping this week’s winners and checking the form at Flemington.

2026 NRL – RITV: Round 17 – Beanies for Brain Cancer Round

July 2, 2026 by 2 Comments

RITV’s potential enjoyment of watching NRL matches live is hampered by being on Australian Central Time. Nevertheless he did enjoy catching the latter parts of South Sydney’s strong win over Parramatta in Beanies for Brain Cancer Round.

2026 NRL – Prop By The Sea: You Gotta Love Footy!

July 2, 2026 by 3 Comments

Prop looks back at Round 17, and wonders what exactly the Broncos were attempting in their game against The Roosters. With Round 18 coming up, Prop places his bets on the Knights and South Sydney.

2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: 2 World Cups: The tale of the tape

July 2, 2026 by 1 Comment

Prospector compares Soccer to Rugby League, dissecting how differently players treat the game. Soccer isn’t looking too positive this week!

Almanac Life: Tyrendarra

July 1, 2026 by 2 Comments

Pestwac reflects on a time when the geology and geomorphology of south-western Victoria dominated his working life. As is often the case in his stories, racehorses manage to make an appearance on the margins!

2026 NRL – Round 18, State of Origin Game 3 and NRLW Round 1: It’s all happening!

July 1, 2026 by 1 Comment

Rugby league offerings expand this week with the NRLW kicking off for season 2026 to complement the NRL fixtures. Then there’s State of Origin coming up as well. As Bill used to say, ‘It’s all happening!’

Almanac Footy: Mid-Season Review – Western Bulldogs

June 30, 2026 by 2 Comments

Kristian Cavallo presents his mid-season review for the Western Bulldogs.

Round 17 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2026: Who, where, and when

June 30, 2026 by 1 Comment

Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 17 of the AFL Footy Season 2026.

Almanac Tennis: Bjorn Borg, Wimbledon 1976

June 30, 2026 by 2 Comments

2026 is the 50th anniversary of Bjorn Borg’s famous maiden Wimbledon title win. With the tournament now upon us, Glen! takes us for a walk down memory lane at SW19.

Almanac Footy: Coorparoo FC fortieth anniversary Premiership Reunion 26 June 2026

June 30, 2026 by 6 Comments

Ian Wilson shares the words he spoke at the Coorparoo Football Club’s 40th anniversary premiership reunion. (A great read – Ed.)

Almanac Cricket (Book): ‘Citrus Bob’s Ashes Diary 2025-26’ – We just love cricket!

June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Citrus Bob Utber’s latest self-publication, ‘Citrus Bob’s Ashes Diary 2025-26’, has just hit the shelves and is now available for purchase.

The Old Champ Re-signs

June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The signing of a footy contract features in poem from Damian Balassone.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 16 Review / Round 17 Preview

June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 16 match against Richmond, and previews Round 17 against Gold Coast.

Round 16 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Showdown is box office in AFL on-field rivalries

June 29, 2026 by 2 Comments

Dan Lonergan loves the Showdown and on Saturday night he was confronted with all sorts of distractions, from birthday cake to politics, but still managed to tune in. As he predicted, the matches never go to script.

Almanac Cricket: Bazball and Stokes – It’s all about us

June 29, 2026 by 5 Comments

John Butler describes cricket theatre of the highest order on the day Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket. Bazball has lost its talisman.