If the AFL Grand Final winner must be decided on the day of the match then Home and Away matches should also be determined in the same manner. Richard Griffiths highlights this anomaly in AFL decision making – a draw is too much like kissing your sister he suggests!
Round 7 – GWS v North Melbourne: Giants hold on to honour Toby in Anzac thriller
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A day for Giants fans to remember as their talismanic leader, Toby Greene, claimed the club games record and their side a tough fought win over the Roos. Richard Griffiths shares his thoughts.
Almanac Footy: The Stand Rule – and why it’s driving me nuts!
April 26, 2026 by 4 Comments
Richard Griffiths is infuriated by the Stand Rule. And he asks, who exactly is the man on the mark?
Almanac Music: A Ruddy Good Idea!
April 22, 2026 by 5 Comments
Richard Griffiths has come up with a ‘Ruddy good idea’ setting up a tour featuring Mike Rudd of Spectrum fame performing in the Sydney/Canberra area during October. Richard also will be performing in Mike’s backing band. [Congratulations on the initiative Richard – these will be cracking shows! ED.]
Round 6 – Sydney Swans v GWS Giants: Swans prevail in marathon derby
April 18, 2026 by 1 Comment
The lightning-interrupted derby at the SCG allowed Richard Griffiths time to check on the action down at Kardinia Park, and also to marvel at the athletic physique of the son of one of his old rowing mates.
Almanac Footy: The Battle of the Bridge and a Spinal Tap Moment
April 16, 2026 by 7 Comments
Richard Griffiths tells the tale of the cup that wasn’t, the cup that is and all the drama that went on behind the scenes in the lead up to the inaugural Sydney derby.
Almanac Footy: Why are the Cats so despised?
April 9, 2026 by 14 Comments
Richard Griffiths goes all tongue in cheek to explain a growing hatred for Geelong which now ‘borders on matching the intense, long-lasting emotional aversion, deep dislike, contempt and disgust towards the Collingwood Football Club’.
Almanac Footy: Jeff Farmer – The original ‘Wizard’
April 8, 2026 by 4 Comments
Nick Watson’s wizardary in a recent match reminded Richard Griffiths of the original ‘Wizard’, Jeff Farmer who Richard helped to recruit to Melbourne FC.
Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: No surprises at Marvel
March 30, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths was unable make the match with the Giants playing Collingwood at Marvel on Friday night. Thunderstorms and high winds delayed his flight from Sydney, but his nephew’s wedding on Saturday atoned for the disappointment of the missed match.
Almanac Footy: A Giant Headache!
March 25, 2026 by 7 Comments
Richard Griffiths presents his take on the Giants crowd numbers which is proving to be a real headache for the Club and the AFL.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs Maul Insipid Giants.
March 15, 2026 by 1 Comment
It was a disappointing reversal of form for the GWS Giants as they received a thumping from a rampaging Bulldogs team reports Richard Griffiths
Opening Round – GWS v Hawthorn: Stars shine on and off the field
March 8, 2026 by 2 Comments
An afternoon at Engie Stadium to watch the Giants take on the Hawks answered many questions for Richard Griffiths. Celebrities in the stands added to the theatre. He was suitably impressed by the performance of the Giants and can’t wait for their rivalry clash with the Dogs in Round 1.
Almanac Footy: Wildcard Round? I say bring it on!
November 10, 2025 by 11 Comments
Richard Griffiths thinks through the Wildcard Round and calls on the thoughts of a wise old man of footy.
Almanac Books: An Extract – ‘Touchstone: Racing, Racing Men and Racehorses’ by RM Griffiths & MG Bird
October 28, 2025 by 1 Comment
Samuel Griffiths witnessed his first Melbourne Cup in 1877 at the tender age of nearly 12 years. His great grandson Richard Griffiths co wrote a rollicking yarn with Murray Bird about Samuel’s life in ‘Touchstone: Racing, Racing Men and Racehorses The life and times of Samuel Griffiths 1865-1937’. The Footy Almanac presents an extract from the book.
Finals Week 3 – Collingwood v Brisbane: That is that! Goodbye Pies
September 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
A former work colleague of Richard Griffiths is an avid Pies supporter who would send him updates of Collingwood’s finals’ progress. Richard considers the latest communique sufficiently insightful to pass elements of it on to Almanac readers.
Almanac Footy: Our Glorious Game!
Good mates, Richard Griffiths and Murray Bird, both once at the heart of AFL footy, have spent much time collaborating around some of the current annoyances attached to this great game of ours, and present their thoughts for readers’ consideration.