Following Collingwood’s latest win, Pies fan Nicole Kelly reflects on the importance of female fans to the AFL and footy in general
Round 17 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2026: Who, where, and when
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 18 of the AFL Footy Season 2026.
Almanac Footy: Coorparoo FC fortieth anniversary Premiership Reunion 26 June 2026
June 30, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson shares the words he spoke at the Coorparoo Football Club’s 40th anniversary premiership reunion. (A great read – Ed.)
The Old Champ Re-signs
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The signing of a footy contract features in poem from Damian Balassone.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 16 Review / Round 17 Preview
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 16 match against Richmond, and previews Round 17 against Gold Coast.
Round 16 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Showdown is box office in AFL on-field rivalries
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan loves the Showdown and on Saturday night he was confronted with all sorts of distractions, from birthday cake to politics, but still managed to tune in. As he predicted, the matches never go to script.
Round 16 – North Melbourne v Essendon: Sheez, what a game by Harry!
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Another tough day at the coalface for the Bombers as Harry Sheezel, with a day out, leads North to a 14 point win in their Round 16 match.
Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports Rounds 1-16
June 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 16. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.
Round 16 – Collingwood v Richmond: Floreat Pica Society match report
June 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Rick Wiersema presents the Round 16 match report of the Collingwood v Richmond game on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 16 – Hawthorn v GWS Giants: Gallant Giants fight hard – plucky Hawks prevail
June 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
As the Giants’ injury-ravaged campaign continues and with their finals chances all but gone, attention inevitably now turns to their difficult off-season decisions.
Round 16 – Brisbane v Sydney: On a night like this, it’s later than you think
June 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
It was an impressive win by Brisbane against highly ranked Sydney as the race to the finals continues to heat up in Round 16.
Almanac Footy (Book): 1963 and all that – the retelling of a football legend.
June 26, 2026 by 1 Comment
1963 was a great year for South Australian football, especially after their win against Victoria at the MCG. Michael Sexton retells that legend in his new book ‘Give them a Pep talk & go to the Races’.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 6)
June 24, 2026 by 1 Comment
In Part 6 of his recollections and reflections of the Melbourne Football Club, Richard Griffiths recalls his advice to the Match Committee to recruit Shane Woewodin.
Round 16 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2026: Who, where, and when
June 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 16 of AFL Season 2026.
Round 15 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Dogs secure important victory to silence the Saints in a Sunday arm-wrestle
June 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kristian Cavallo reports on the Western Bulldogs win over St Kilda in Round 15.
Round 15 – Fremantle v Geelong: Is it ‘wharfie time’?
June 23, 2026 by 3 Comments
Dan Lonergan makes the case that it may be ‘wharfie time’ in the West. He poses the million dollar question: how do teams beat Fremantle?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 15 Review / Round 16 Preview
June 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Pies’ Round 15 win against Port Adelaide, and previews the Round 16 match against Richmond.
Round 15 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Another missed opportunity for the Saints
June 22, 2026 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson’s biggest fear before the round 15 meeting with the Bulldogs was that the Saints always have the capacity to bring struggling teams back into form.
Round 15 – GWS Giants v Carlton: The fairytale continues…
June 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
For Josh Fraser and Carlton the fairytale continues, while for Toby Greene and the Giants the clock may be ticking louder than ever suggests Richard Griffiths.
Round 15 – Gold Coast v Hawthorn: Midfield mastery sees Hawks outshine the Suns
June 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Louie Cina unpacks Hawthorn’s centre clearance masterclass against the Suns and previews their clash against the Giants.
Round 14 – North Melbourne v West Coast: Kangaroos and Eagles powers of the 1990s and how the mighty have fallen
June 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
On his way to the circus, Dan Lonergan listened to the North Melbourne v West Coast game on the car radio after a day broadcasting at Hastings. In his match report he reflects on the great rivalry between Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich in the 90s when the Eagles and the Kangaroos were flying high.
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