Almanac Local Footy: Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the Fitzroy Football Club

Rod Oaten shares his account of being invited by none other than John Harms, to attend the special Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the famous Brunswick St. Oval as the Roy Boys took on De La Salle.

Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: An Excellent Dreamtime Evening

Watching from home, Rod Oaten sees Richmond easily account for his Bombers in the Dreamtime match. He also takes the time to check on the federal election, and is far more pleased with the poll results.

Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: ANZAC Day at the ‘G

Like many Bomber supporters, Rod Oaten made his way to the MCG for the ANZAC Day clash between the Bombers and the Pies hoping for a win.

Almanac Soccer: Barnsley FC 2022 – Relegation awaits

Coming close to promotion to the Premier League last season, 2022 has been a huge disappointment for Barnsley FC as relegation to League 1 awaits them.

Round 1 – Geelong v Essendon: Agony for Dons’ supporters

It was a shocker of a weekend for Bomber supporter Rod Oaten; the Bombers lost, Barnsley FC lost, picked 0/9 in the footy tipping but as they say, there is always next week!

Almanac Soccer: Battling Barnsley

After some promising signs over the past few seasons, the Barnsley FC can still frustrate their supporters. With a new gaffer things may be looking up.

Almanac Soccer: Barnsley in the Doldrums

Rod Oaten’s beloved Barnsley FC are facing the very real prospect of dropping out of the English Championship and into League 1

Almanac Life: My beer-drinking Norwegian neighbour

Rod Oaten carried out a wonderful international beer drinking ritual with his former neighbour and friend, Koora, a Norwegian milko.

Almanac Soccer:  It’s bleak in Barnsley.

It’s a bleak time for Barnsley Football Club supporters at the moment as their performance woes continue reports Rod Oaten.

Almanac Soccer: Oh Woe is Barnsley!

Rod Oaten is looking for miracles to overcome Barnsley FC’s dismal start to their season. Currently, they sit second last on the league ladder, which makes it even more disappointing for Rod considering Barnsley’s promising season last year when they pushed for promotion to the Premier League.

Round 12 – Essendon v Richmond: The Dons and the Dogs (no not Footscray!)

Rod Oaten reports on the Dreamtime clash between Essendon and Richmond with the Tigers bringing the Bombers back to earth with a thump.

Round 11 – West Coast v Essendon: The Dons Bring Joy

Like many Bomber fans, Rod Oaten was full of joy with Essendon’s great win against the Eagles.

Almanac Soccer: That’s it for Barnsley!

Barnsley FC lost the play offs for promotion to the Premier League in 2022 reports Rod Oaten. Rod mentions he also committed the cardinal sin of leaving a footy match before it ended and missed seeing his team snatch a win!

The Sporting Weekend: A Mixed Package of Results

The Tykes lost, but the Bombers won. And so did the Burgers. Then there were the local footy results. Rod Oaten’s sporting weekend offered the proverbial mixed bag.

Almanac Soccer: Barnsley FC update

Rod Oaten presents an update report of the fortunes of the Barnsley FC in the Championship League.

Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: The Dons are back (well at least on Anzac Day)

Winning at the ‘G is a big improvement on drowning at the ‘Gabba, reckons Bomber Rod Oaten.

Round 5 – Brisbane v Essendon: A wet and dismal night in Brisbane for the Dons

Rod Oaten was shocked to turn on his TV and see a waterlogged Gabba awaiting his Dons. It didn’t get much better, as he was left dispirited by Essendon’s performance against the firing Lions.

Almanac Soccer: Barnsley FC update (and some Bombers as well!)

Rod Oaten updates the latest results from the games played by Barnsley FC over Easter.

Almanac Soccer: Sheffield Bloody Wednesday! – Barnsley FC update

Rod Oaten updates the fortunes of the Barnsley FC as they endeavour for promotion to the EPL.

Almanac Soccer: Barnsley Football Club – the dream continues…

Rod Oaten continues to be pleased with the progress Barnsley Football Club is making with a drawn and a win in their past two matches.