Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports Rounds 1-11

May 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 11. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.

Gather Round – North Melbourne v Brisbane: My Unicycle Tyre is Flat

April 15, 2026 by 5 Comments

In Gather Round Mickey Randall circumnavigated the ground once known as Lyndoch Oval, but now recast for the viniculturally vulnerable of the eastern seaboard as Barossa Park. The highlight of his day’s journey lay elsewhere – a desolate Womma train station.

Round 5 – North Melbourne v Brisbane: The Barossa fine wine in the same class as Brisbane

April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Dan Lonergan muses about the pairing of footy and wine in his report on the Roos v Lions match at Barossa Park in Gather Round.

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 – GWS v Richmond: Gather Round! What about Lunar Round?

April 13, 2026 by 1 Comment

Gather Round is proving to be enormously successful. Bigger news than Artemis II. What next? With the expansionist AFL in charge, we can expect Lunar Round by 2075, Richard Griffiths suggests in his report on the GWS-Tiges game from Barossa Park.

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 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.

Almanac Footy: Gather Round catch-up in the Barossa

April 10, 2026 by 3 Comments

Gather Round is up and away. There’s opportunities for Almanac types to catch up. John Harms reckons Saturday’s Tanunda Street Party is one of the best opportunities.

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 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.

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.