Peter Fuller, tongue-in-cheek, writes about his tentative conclusion that the Carlton FC wants to mirror T-20 cricket by only ‘playing’ for half the game time. He sees evidence of Carlton’s half-a-game strategy in the first two games of 2026, much like their 2025 model.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Champions of Carlton’ – Miles Wilks
January 14, 2026 by 4 Comments
The ‘Old Blue Bagger’ Peter Fuller thoroughly enjoyed reviewing Miles Wilks’ book ‘Champions of Carlton’ reliving the exploits of many of the greats of Carlton and the past glories of the club.
Almanac Footy: AFLW – Carlton’s season
November 28, 2025 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller presents his thoughts on the Carlton AFLW team’s fortunes during the home and away season just completed, and the upcoming Grand Final between Brisbane and North Melbourne.
Finals Week 2 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: Contrasting views
September 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller had seats with contrasting views when he saw the Brisbane Lions play the Geelong Cats and then the Gold Coast Suns on consecutive weekends. Equally contrasting was the performance of the Lions in those games.
Almanac Life: An eventful few weeks
June 26, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Fuller is another ‘Blue Bagger’ in despair with Carlton’s performances. To relieve his Carlton pain, he has received joy from overseas travel, supporting Sunderland FC, running, and politics as he explains.
Almanac Life: Home and Away
March 19, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Fuller has had a hectic few weeks or so visiting an ill friend in Queensland as Cyclone Alfred hit; watching his beloved Blues lose a match everyone thought they would easily win, and some running to alleviate his frustrations.
Almanac Footy: Luke Reynolds Champion Cricketer, Champion Sire
September 24, 2024 by 14 Comments
Peter Fuller acknowledges Luke Reynolds and his contribution to sport and parenting, and the recent success of the South Colac juniors and his son Josh, [Well deserved – Ed]
Almanac Footy Opinion – Carlton 2024: A Tragedy
August 15, 2024 by 6 Comments
Blues tragic Peter Fuller sees Carlton’s demise as a tragedy of Shakespearian proportions. It’s hard to argue against his formidable logic.
Round 15 – Carlton v Geelong (by the numbers)
June 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Fuller is impressed by Carlton’s comprehensive victory against the Cats and believes the season ahead is looking good for the Blues as he explains.
Almanac Life Seasons – A Notable Death: Fr. Gerard Dowling
November 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller remembers a one-eyed Kangaroos supporter who just happened to be both a Catholic priest and an outstanding broadcaster, Fr. Gerard Dowling.
Almanac Life: My (splendid) week
September 15, 2023 by 15 Comments
Peter Fuller is feeling great after an eventful week of participating in, and watching, various sports with a degree of success as he recounts.
Almanac (Footy) Life: A Notable Milestone
July 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog plays his 700th game of footy on Saturday 5 August. The Colac Herald newspaper pays tribute.
Round 13 – Carlton v Essendon: Winter of discontent
June 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller examines Carlton’s ‘winter of discontent’ with some observations he has made.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: a lack of match fitness
March 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
Channelling Qantas supremo, Alan Joyce, our Carlton correspondent Peter Fuller found himself lacking ‘match fitness’ when he attended the Round 1 clash between Richmond and Carlton.
Round 22 – Melbourne v Carlton: Wicked Pickett Blues
August 19, 2022 by 3 Comments
Peter Fuller analyses and recounts the Round 22 clash between the Demons and the Blues in what was a riveting, dramatic occasion for the 2022 season.
Round 18 – Carlton v Geelong
July 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
In accordance with the Michael Voss contention that the Carlton v Geelong clash represented a club audit, Peter Fuller of Green Pen Ticks undertook and completed said audit which is presented herein.
Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton
March 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
It has been a decade since Carlton got off to such a good start to the season. Although hesitant to suggest that ‘they’re coming’, Peter Fuller sees a number of hopeful signs for Blues’ fans.
Round 19 – Carlton v North Melbourne: ‘They know we’re coming…!’
July 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
‘They know we’re coming’ was a former promotional slogan for the Blues but Peter Fuller wonders if, and when that may happen.
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