Simultaneous games give the viewer a chance to do some channel surfing. So it was on Saturday night when the Sydney Swans took total control early at the SCG, and the game at the MCG was just a press on the remote away.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: ‘half-arsed football’
March 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller, tongue-in-cheek, writes about his tentative conclusion that the Carlton FC wants to mirror T-20 cricket by only ‘playing’ for half the game time. He sees evidence of Carlton’s half-a-game strategy in the first two games of 2026, much like their 2025 model.
Almanac Footy: Citrus Bob with season predictions for six teams
March 18, 2026 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber spent a hectic time in Melbourne over the weekend attending matches at the MCG, watching footy on TV, appointments with historians, and even had time for breakfast with a fellow Almanacker. Bob also considers how some teams will fare this season.
Almanac Footy – Season 2026: Nostradamus George has gazed into his crystal ball
March 17, 2026 by 5 Comments
George Grossek places his Nostradamus cap firmly on his head and makes his prediction how the AFL ladder for 2026 will be at season’s end.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Floreat Pica Society presents Collingwood’s Round 1 match report against the Crows.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Findout who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 2 of AFL season 2026.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide Review
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the result the Collingwood faithfull were hoping for reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 of their Round 1 loss against Adelaide,
Round 1 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Rewriting The Script
March 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
Reflecting on a match that did not follow the usual script, Smokie Dawson was cautiously uplifted by the Kangaroos comfortable win over the Power in round 1. The backdrop of pre-season rumblings from the board, that there were no more excuses, seemed at odds to him in the face of the coach’s avowed patience with North’s rebuild.
Round 1 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Unknown Dees v Unreliable Saints
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
In the ‘unknown’ v ‘unreliable’ match at the MCG in round 1, Ian Wilson provides a quarter-by-quarter description of all the action. He was impressed by the Dees terrific team effort, but was disappointed by the same old Saints.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Ruthless Dogs dismantle passive Giants in Marvel thrashing
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kristian Kavollo reports on the Bulldogs running riot in their Round 1 match against the Giants to score a resounding victory.
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
Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide: I’ve Been Waiting For A Win Like You
March 15, 2026 by 4 Comments
Swish wasn’t expecting Adelaide to get the chocolates against Collingwood and the good showing by some Crow unknowns made his night even better. Will they take that form on the road again over the next few weeks?
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs smash Giants. What more can you say?
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Greg A presents some thoughts about his feelings towards AFL footy, and reviews the Bulldogs thumping of the Giants in their Round 1 match.
Round 1 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Hawks swoop as Bombers crash!
March 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It was a promising start to the match for the Bombers until the bigger bodied Hawks quickly took control to smash the Bombers to record a 62 point win. Bomber fans were left wondering if 2025 is beginning all over again.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 1 and Caulfield: It’s Academic!
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The club academies come under Sal’s scrutiny before he offers his thoughts on Round 1. There are tips for the main races at Caulfield and Rosehill too.
Opening Round – Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs: Inspired Dogs rattle the Lions cage to seal opening round thriller
March 12, 2026 by 6 Comments
Kristian Cavallo credits the Western Bulldogs senior brigade in sending the reigning premiers reeling in the Opening Round thriller at the Gabba.
Almanac Footy: 2026 season preview conclusions
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
To conclude his series on each team’s prospects in 2026, Micky McTigger groups them into their various stages of premiership potential.
Opening Round – Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs: Lion Kings tamed by game Doggies
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Western Bulldogs’ stunning victory over the Brisbane Lions in Opening Round had Peter Clark marvelling. Can the Bulldogs keep the momentum going and will the Lions rue their lack of discipline?
Opening Round – Haiku Bob: stacking up
March 12, 2026 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob returns for another season on The Footy Almanac! He’s reassured by some of the old as well as the confidence of the debutant. (Welcome back, HB! – Ed.)
Opening Round – St Kilda v Collingwood: Hyped-up Saints out-hyped by Pies
March 11, 2026 by 10 Comments
The Saints had a bevy of new recruits, but The Pies out-hyped them at the MCG as Dan Lonergan reports.
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