Multitasking radio commentator Dan Lonergan takes us around the grounds as he describes the footy action in both the AFL (Round 6) on the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (Round 2) at Red Hill.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Gold Coast beat latest version of Baby Bombers as local footy settles in
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 7.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview
April 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies thrilling Round 6 win over Carlton, and previews the Round 7 ANZAC Day clash against the Bombers.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
April 16, 2026 by 4 Comments
Prop by the Sea goes all Old Blue Eyes this week and claims that he has been known to do a spirited version of ‘My Way’ on the odd occasion! There’s some footy in there too.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, when
April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 6 of the AFL footy season.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview
April 12, 2026 by 1 Comment
Going down to the Dockers by a goal was not the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 and Collingwood supporters wanted in their Gather Round match in Adelaide. Cam also previews the Round 6 clash against their old foes Carlton.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: Round 6 – You gotta love footy!
April 9, 2026 by 8 Comments
Prop by the Sea updates his take on the state of the NRL competition. Like everyone else, he’s mystified by the performance of the Melbourne Storm so far.
Round 4 – West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans: West Coast’s balloon well and truly popped
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan spent a pleasant Easter Saturday at Yea watching tennis and enjoying time with his daughter. When his attention came to the one-sided match in Perth he found himself listening critically to the Western Australian radio commentators, while loving the performance of Sydney.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, Where, and When
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s Gather Round, Round 5 of the AFL Season 2026 to be played in Adelaide. Find out who, where, and when your team will be playing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 4 Review/ Round 5 Preview
April 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies disappointing loss to Brisbane in Round 4, and previews their Gather Round match against Fremantle.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! – Round 5
April 2, 2026 by 6 Comments
Prop by the Sea has gone all Bee Gees this week, a soundtrack with which many of us of slightly advanced years will certainly identify. Does anyone remember George Wallace and ‘Theatre Royal’ from the early 60s with the Gibb kiddies in their white t-shirts, shorts, socks and sandshoes? (‘Cucumber Castle’, Prop? I, for one, recall that! – Ed.)
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 3 Review and Round 4 Preview
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A good Round 3 win to the Pies over the Giants is reviewed by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026, and the Round 4 match against Brisbane is previewed.
Round 4 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 4 of AFL Season 2026.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Jealous Of The Cats Success, But Gee! I Admire Them!
March 30, 2026 by 3 Comments
In summing up Thursday night’s game at Kardinia Park, Dan Lonergan believes Adelaide has a lot to prove while you just have to respect the Cats’ winning ways.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: ‘Corbett Park’ by Tom Cranitch
March 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
A recent Almanac rugby league newsletter inspired Tom Cranitch to a poetic response in memory of a much loved and lamented playing field, Corbett Park, home of the butcher boys, Brothers Rugby League Football Club.
Almanac Rugby League – A Quest (to borrow a line from Prop by the Sea) for an Almanac Rugby League logo
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
We think it’s about time The Footy Almanac had its own rugby league logo. So here’s a call for the creatives among you to get to work and submit your proposed logo for permanent exposure on the Almanac site. Read on for more details.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You Gotta love Footy – Round 4
March 26, 2026 by 5 Comments
Prop by the Sea goes all out on Abba as his musical accompaniment to Rounds 3 and 4 of the NRL. He also features a massive, challenging rant by ‘South of the Border’ on forward passes. There’s plenty of room for comments on this one!
Round 3 – AFL Season 2026 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when
March 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 3 of AFL season 2026.
Almanac Footy History: Carlton’s 1970s windfall from the Bendigo zone
March 24, 2026 by 3 Comments
The Bendigo Football League provided a windfall in players for the Carlton Football Club during the country zone period from 1969 – 1985. Jack Coyne has produced a You Tube clip celebrating many of the players recruited in the 1970s.
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