What a relief it was for Bomber supporters to record their first win in 18 matches against Melbourne by 45 points in their Round 5 Gather Round match.
Almanac Footy: Ticket to Swans-Gold Coast match is available
April 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
An Almanac member has a spare TICKET TO THE SWANS-GOLD COAST match which is on at 4.15 today (Saturday). If you would like the ticket, contact John Harms in the first instance. 0417 635030
Sal’s Preview – Round 5: Let’s Gather in the Autumn Glow
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal cogitates on the concept of Gather Round and its location before offering his Round 5 tips as well as his thoughts about the feature races at Caulfield and Randwick.
Round 4 – West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans: West Coast’s balloon well and truly popped
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan spent a pleasant Easter Saturday at Yea watching tennis and enjoying time with his daughter. When his attention came to the one-sided match in Perth he found himself listening critically to the Western Australian radio commentators, while loving the performance of Sydney.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Heroic Hawks stun the Cats in an MCG classic
April 7, 2026 by 4 Comments
Kristian Cavallo reports on the latest Easter Monday classic between the Hawks and Cats at the ‘colosseum’.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, Where, and When
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s Gather Round, Round 5 of the AFL Season 2026 to be played in Adelaide. Find out who, where, and when your team will be playing.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: From the Shane Warne Stand, Easter Monday
April 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
What a cracking match the Hawthorn v Geelong match was! Marcus Holt was there, though disappointed the Cats lost, he presents his report of the thrilling match as viewed from the Shane Warne Stand.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Bruised Bulldogs roll on as Dons’ woes deepen
April 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
Led by Marcus Bontempelli, and a blistering first quarter, the Bulldogs were too much for the Bombers in their Round 4 clash.
Round 4 – Richmond v Port Adelaide : Power wear down tenacious Tigers
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The perfect sunny conditions at the MCG on Easter Saturday did not result in perfect football. Port Adelaide simply had too much class, but the Tiger cubs showed plenty of fighting fury.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Dogs bark keeps Bombers failing to lift off
April 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Although well beaten by the Western Bulldogs, Essendon showed a lot more spirit than they have in previous matches to give their supporters some hope in future matches.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Carlton: The Premiership Quarter.
April 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s tough being a Blues supporter, especially when the team gives up a winning position during the ‘premiership quarter’ and overrun to lose the match as they did against the Roos reports Greg A.
Almanac Footy: Essendon 2026 – Happy are they who Believe
April 5, 2026 by 1 Comment
With his tongue firmly in his cheek, Stone Cold Steve Baker presents an Easter slant on the Bombers, and their match against the Western Bulldogs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 4 Review/ Round 5 Preview
April 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies disappointing loss to Brisbane in Round 4, and previews their Gather Round match against Fremantle.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
April 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Tony Scully presents the match report for the Brisbane v Collingwood Round 4 game on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Roos pounce as same old Blues tumble
April 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
When a party of bucks, accompanied by two chaperones, attended Marvel Stadium on Good Friday they arrived full of expectation but left a little dejected. Their spirits were quickly revived when the day’s mission continued.
Sal’s Preview – Round 4: All Aboard The Coaching Cycle – Bring your Alibi to the Championships
April 2, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal takes the coach critics to task for their two-handed approach to the suitability or otherwise of particular coaches. But the continuing daytime Grand Final time slot gets a big tick.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: From the Premiership Stand
April 1, 2026 by 1 Comment
Marcus Holt was in the Premiership Stand to see his Cats triumph over the Crows at a soggy Kardinia Park
Round 3 – Haiku Bob: unnatural things
April 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob saw rather more polish in the Magpies’ performance under the dome in Round 3.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: A Great Behind
Anne Cahill Lambert found the Easter Monday clash at the ‘G exhausting just being a spectator a couple of hundred kilometres away. She poses the question: why can’t we find one woman to join the ABC radio commentary team each match?