Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports Rounds 1-12

Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 12. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.

Almanac Life (and Footy) – No phone for a day

Ian Wilson discovers that it is possible to survive a trip to the footy and back without both his mobile phone and any cash. Here’s what happened…

Round 7 – Brisbane v Adelaide: Unplug The Jukebox

The Swish family took in the Gabba for the first time, but came home disappointed with the result and the post-goal musical celebrations of the home side. Andy’s Mantaplatte made the trip worthwhile.

Round 7 – Haiku Bob – travelling back in time

Haiku Bob can’t get Scott Pendlebury out of his head as he reflects on the Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon.

Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans: Curnow delight as Swans blitz burst the Bulldogs’ spirit

While the Sydney Swans enjoy the view from the ‘AFL’s Everest’, the Western Bulldogs battle a horror run of injuries writes Kristian Cavallo.

Round 7 – Richmond v Melbourne: The exuberance of youth always excites sport

The exuberance of young players in driving the future of sport delights football (Australian Football and soccer) commentator Dan Lonergan.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s convincing win against Essendon in their ANZAC Day clash, and previews upcoming match against Hawthorn.

Round 7 – Essendon v Collingwood: Bombers crash as Magpies swoop

Not quite the result Col Ritchie was hoping for as his Bombers crashed against a dominant Collingwood in their ANZAC Day clash.

Round 7 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Slick Power slice through Cats in a big scalp win

Nick Kossatch believes Josh Carr’s game-plan is gelling well. Port’s possession game, and then run and gun through the corridor, complemented with two ruckmen on the ground at the same time, worked a treat against the Cats.

Round 7 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)

It was a delighted FPS member Gayle Neville-Hill after Collingwood’s 431 gamer Scott Pendlebury wound back the clock to help put Essendon back in their box on Anzac Day.

Round 7 – GWS v North Melbourne: Giants hold on to honour Toby in Anzac thriller

A day for Giants fans to remember as their talismanic leader, Toby Greene, claimed the club games record and their side a tough fought win over the Roos. Richard Griffiths shares his thoughts.

Round 7 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints invested in fast footy

Ian Wilson was accompanied this week by ‘mad Saints fan’, Michael, whose special comments ended with: “most enjoyable match since the ‘Miracle@Marvel’ last year”.

Sal’s Preview – Round 7: Through a Dark Blue Hue

Sal brings perspective to the Elijah Hollands situation and makes his call on likely Round 7 winners. This week’s major track meets are at Flemington and Morphettville.

Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when

Find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 7.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies thrilling Round 6 win over Carlton, and previews the Round 7 ANZAC Day clash against the Bombers.