Col Ritchie was celebrating his son’s fortieth birthday with family and friends and missed watching the whole game but was able to watch portions of the Gold Coast v Essendon match at times – and liked what he saw from the Bombers.
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report – What’s better than beating Carlton by Ten Goals?
April 19, 2026 by 4 Comments
Dave Nadel,on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, presents the Round 6 match report of Collingwood’s thrilling win over arch rivals Carlton.
Round 6 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Crows take the points in see-sawing thriller
April 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
An optimistic Ian Wilson watched his beloved Saints fall one point short in a spirited contest against the Crows at the Adelaide Oval. A Collingwood tragic provides incisive special comments.
Round 6 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: Hawks edge past Port in a thriller
April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
There was witchcraft aplenty when the Hawks hosted the Power at Marvel Stadium in Round 6. Nick Kossatch lauds ‘The Wizard’, Nick Watson, for his spellbinding performance.
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.
Sal’s Preview – Round 6: If You Don’t Mind Umpire!
April 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal offers his take on the various issues involving umpires before offering his tips for the main races at Mornington and Randwick.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, when
April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 6 of the AFL footy season.
Round 5 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Ruthless Hawks dazzle as Dogs get a reality check
April 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
The Hawks are up and about, leaving their Bulldog opponents in the dark (brown) with a Gather Round clinic. Kristian Cavallo has more within.
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Saints fight in an effort to make Banger proud
April 13, 2026 by 2 Comments
Going into the Croweaters’ den to face a local side during Gather Round isn’t for the faint of heart, but Ian Wilson’s Saints did just that and got the chocolates against Port Adelaide.
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Sainters just that bit better
April 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Saints proved to be a little too quick and a little more polished in their hard-fought win over Port to conclude Gather Round.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
April 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents The Floreat Pica Society match report for the Gather Round game between Collingwood and Fremantle.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview
April 12, 2026 by 1 Comment
Going down to the Dockers by a goal was not the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 and Collingwood supporters wanted in their Gather Round match in Adelaide. Cam also previews the Round 6 clash against their old foes Carlton.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Temple of Lohmann
April 12, 2026 by 2 Comments
Jamie Simmons takes his rugby league loving father in-law in a ‘cultural exchange’ to watch Brisbane easily defeat Collingwood in their Round 4 clash at the Gabba.
Round 5 – Essendon v Melbourne: Lift off, a long time coming!
April 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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.
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 – 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?