Almanac Footy: Finals Diary – Chapter 1: Pre-emptive hindsight

Shane Reid, his family, and his students are all getting into footy finals mode in their different ways as he describes in the diary he has commenced.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review – Finals Week 1: 1st Qualifying Final

Collingwood advance to a preliminary final as Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reports on their win over Melbourne in the 1st Qualifying Final.

Qualifying Final – Collingwood v Melbourne: Brass in pocket (Floreat Pica Society)

It is Collingwood v Melbourne in a Qualifying Final. David Wilson nods to The Pretenders and to Jim Pavlidis as he reports for the Floreat Pica Society.

Finals Week 1 – Sal’s Preview: Finally we get there….

The finals are finally here – Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the Week 1 matches, and some racing tips as well.

Almanac Punting: The Cooler’s 2023 Finals and Premiership Form Guide

Contemplating a flutter? Searching for a finals form guide? Look no further than Steve “The Cooler” Baker’s guide to the AFL’s September spring carnival. And remember to gamble responsibly!!

Finals Week 1 – AFL Fixture Finals 2023: Qualifying and Elimination Finals

The AFL season 2023 Finals commence with the Qualifying and Elimination round of matches – check who, where, and when theta’s are playing.

Round 24 – Carlton v Giants: Race and religion

Although the Blues were defeated by the Giants, there was an eerie feeling of satisfaction as the Blues are finals bound as Joe Sexton explains.

Round 24 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Glass half full with Cats’ past players

Roger Lowrey caught up with a few former Geelong FC players before the Cats’ match against the Bulldogs.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 24 Review / Finals Week 1 Preview

Collingwood win the minor premiership and now for the finals! Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and true believers are in a positive frame of mind.

Round 24 – Essendon v Collingwood: One of the best Friday night walks (Floreat Pica Society)

Linda Ho was at the MCG for (most of) Round 24, as Collingwood looked to finish the home and away season as minor premiers.

Round 24 – Sal’s Preview: The Final Squeeze

Sal sorts out Round 24 leading into the AFL finals. There’s the odd Seinfeld game but several others have a major impact on the final configuration of the ladder.

Almanac Footy (Solutions): Wild Card final for the Crows could be a win-win solution

The controversial end to the Crows v Swans game last weekend has caused much discussion this week. Here’s an interesting suggestion for a possible remedy to the whole scenario.

Almanac Footy: Miracle at Marvel

John Gordon details the context and build up to one of the most memorable upset victories at Marvel Stadium as West Coast defied the odds against the Bulldogs who were vying for a place in the finals whilst the Blue and Gold had only pride to play for whilst sitting rock bottom of the ladder. A serving of a humble pie to those who dismissed them as a “bye” until the next round.

Round 24 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture

It’s the last round of the home and away footy so who makes the final 8? Check out who, where, and when your team is playing for Round 24.

Round 23 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Is history repeating itself? (Floreat Pica Society)

Guy Fazzino felt a sense of foreboding as he headed to Docklands for Round 23 against a modern-day fierce rival. His feelings were spot on.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 23 Review/Round 24 Preview

The Pies came up short against their fellow top two aspirants, Brisbane. Cam Hooke looks at the fallout and what to expect from a final clash with old enemy Essendon before the finals.

Almanac Footy: A tribute to Jack and Trent

These Richmond curtain calls have been telegraphed for a while, but the finality of seeing the famous #8 and #9 go around for the last time has driven Tiger fan Rodney Boyd to pay tribute.

Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: Let the Finals begin

Sal checks out the permutations for finals places as we enter the penultimate round of the season.

Round 22 – Carlton v Melbourne: Closing in

Joe Sexton and his father got caught up in a great night of Australian sport. Their Blues just about wrapped up a finals spot while the Matildas marched on.

Round 23 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture

It’s the penultimate round of home and away footy for 2023, check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 23.