Although beaten again, the Bombers put up a much better effort against North Melbourne to go down by 2 goals.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Under-powered Bombers crash at Port
March 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Once again the Bombers put in another dismal performance to be smashed by more than 10 goals, this time by their Port Adelaide opponents.
Almanac Lunches: Mark Bolton, ‘Ladder’, and the Bombers for lunch
March 16, 2026 by 4 Comments
It was another cracking Almanac Lunch to celebrate the start of AFL Season 2026 at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. Former Essendon player Mark Bolton discussed his career as a footballer and working with homeless youth in an inspired, articulate, and impressive chat with Footy Almanac’s John Harms.
Round 1 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Hawks swoop as Bombers crash!
March 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It was a promising start to the match for the Bombers until the bigger bodied Hawks quickly took control to smash the Bombers to record a 62 point win. Bomber fans were left wondering if 2025 is beginning all over again.
Opening Round – Gold Coast Suns v Geelong: Suns burn off lacklustre Cats
March 8, 2026 by 1 Comment
It was an impressive win by the Gold Coast Suns over last year’s Grand Finalist Geelong in their Opening Round clash.
Opening Round – Sydney v Carlton: Sleeping Swans awake and blow away the Blues
March 6, 2026 by 5 Comments
After a slow start Sydney blew Carlton away with an 18 goal second half to Carlton’s 6 in a dominating display of footy.
Almanac Festivals: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 – ‘Open door, open books, open mind, open heart’ but not this year! (Event now CANCELLED)
January 13, 2026 by 10 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have been travelling to Adelaide for many years for the Adelaide Writers’ Week. Both are disappointed with the actions of the Adelaide Festival Board and the consequent ramifications of their decision for Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026.
Almanac Music: Vale – Steve Cropper: A music legend
December 5, 2025 by 2 Comments
With the passing of Steve Cropper another void is left in the music world. A guitar great, songwriter, producer and producer he will be sadly missed. RIP Steve Cropper,
Almanac Lunches: The Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch 2025
September 30, 2025 by 7 Comments
It was another cracking ‘Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch’ that was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.
Almanac Travel: Winter soujourn: Yamba – Part 2
August 1, 2025 by 1 Comment
Col and Meryl Ritchie continue their winter sojourn drinking copious cups of coffee, exploring the town, taking walks by the river and along the beaches, and plenty of reading in a relaxed and peaceful environment in Yamba.
Almanac Travel: Colac to Yamba – a winter sojourn
July 25, 2025 by 3 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have headed north for their winter sojourn away from wintry Colac. After four days on the road they reach sunny Yamba.
Almanac Life: Share a memory
June 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
At the recent Poets’Lunch discussion about the power of family stories and how they are easily lost when a member dies was raised. Readers are invited to commit to print an early memory to share on the site. Col Ritchie starts the ball rolling and shares an early memory.
Almanac Poetry: Poets’ Lunch Reviewed
June 17, 2025 by 5 Comments
Poems about first love, lost mothers, aviator glasses, footy haiku, and much, much more, were all part of a very successful first Footy Almanac Poets’ Lunch last Friday.
Almanac Music: Vale Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys – a musical genius
June 12, 2025 by 3 Comments
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has passed away.
Almanac Swimming: Shark Bait Swimming in Australia
June 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
Col Ritchie and his good mate Tony Forbes feature in an English swimming podcast that features highlighted ocean swims in Australia.
Almanac Lunches: Premierships, footy and cricket, John Coleman, lunch and stories with Greg Brown
May 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Former Essendon premiership player Greg Brown provided an insightful reflection on his sporting career and life at the recent Footy Almanac lunch at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond.
Round 9 – Essendon v Sydney: Bombers shoot down wayward Swans
May 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
For the second week, the Bombers have won a nail biter after fighting off their fast finishing opposition.
Round 8 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Bombers hold on!
May 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
A sense of deja vu in a nail-biter had Col worried the Bombers would again be pipped at the post. Thankfully, due to the superlative Zach Merrett, they held on to win.
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