While describing his favourite players of all time, Ian Wilson waxes lyrical about his contemporary beloved footballer.
Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports Rounds 1-9
May 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 9. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.
Round 9 – GWS v Essendon: Giants fight back against wasteful Dons
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With plenty of opportunities and leading for most of the game Essendon could not maintain the pressure as the Giants eventually ran out 14 point winners in their Round 9 clash.
Round 9 – GWS v Essendon: GIANTS Snatch Victory from Jaws of Defeat
May 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Like many Giants’ supporters, Richard Griffiths was relieved his team eventually overcame a spirited Bombers to win by 14 points in their Round 9 clash in Sydney.
Round 9 – Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda: Suns shine in the heat
May 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson presents his match report of the Gold Coast v St Kilda Round 9 match that saw his Saints going down by 29 points.
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Bulldogs through and through in a thriller
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Nick Kossatch recounts the fantastic game the Western Bulldogs had on Friday against Port Adelaide.
Almanac Footy: A Letter to the AFL Commission
May 8, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths applies his expertise and experience from within the AFL system to presents some thoughts with regards to the direction of football in Western Sydney, and in particular the GWS Giants.
Almanac Memoir: Welcome to Geraldton – Birthplace of Dennis Cometti
May 7, 2026 by 3 Comments
Peter Sweeney tells the story of Dennis Cometti’s request, from the days when the pair would lunch together.
Sal’s Preview – Round 9: I know it’s only Ruck and Roll, but I like it!
May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal presents his thoughts and tips for all the Round 9 matches plus his tips for the weekend’s racing.
Almanac Footy: The golden years of the West Coburg Football Club
May 6, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Davis reflects on his time with the West Coburg Football Club during the 1960s, and how it became such an important part of his life.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Skin in the game
May 6, 2026 by 3 Comments
In this engaging memoir, Tony Newport remembers Jack Pollard’s ‘High Mark’ a book of his Tasmanian childhood. [Terrific – Ed]
Round 8 – Carlton v St Kilda: Same old Blues with quick fixes constantly broken
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan introduces his match report by examining the recruiting styles and success of Carlton and St Kilda, clubs that also have a long history of exchanging players.
Round 9 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 9 of the AFL Season 2026.
Almanac Footy: Vale Geoff Ablett – a great player in his own right
May 5, 2026 by 14 Comments
Former Hawthorn champion and premiership player Geoff Ablett has passed away and Citrus Bob Utber pays a fitting tribute to the man who was ‘a great player in his own right’.
Round 8 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Dockers sink the Bulldogs in Friday night arm-wrestle
May 4, 2026 by 4 Comments
With the roof at Marvel Stadium open on Friday night the Bulldogs eventually ran out of steam as the Dockers clawed their way back. Meanwhile, Kristian Cavallo had sympathy for the umpires when it came to awarding his 3-2-1 votes.
Almanac Travel: A Run on Tianzhu East Road
May 4, 2026 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall has been running along Tianzhu Road in Beijing wearing his Glenelg Tigers footy jumper. From the pavement, he gives his impressions of the city dwarfed by enormous, empty housing blocks above.
Almanac Footy: Keith Kuhlmann – All-Australian Screwiemaster
May 4, 2026 by 8 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls former SA football great Keith Kuhlmann, the master of the Screw Punt, (or to Victorians the torpedo), and ponders whether the kick should be taught to young footballers.
Round 8 – Essendon v Brisbane: Lions king as Bombers fail to lift off
May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It was another disappointing day at the footy for Bomber fan Col Ritchie as his team was soundly beaten by a very good Brisbane side.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 8 Review / Round 9 Preview
May 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 Reviews Collingwood’s thrilling Round 8 draw with Hawthorn, and Previews the Round 9 match against Geelong.
Almanac Walks: Around the VFL Grounds in a day on foot
May 3, 2026 by 17 Comments
Chris Shinners takes readers on his incredible yearly visit to all the old VFL Grounds, a walk approaching 50 kms undertaken in a day. [Cracking effort Chris! -Ed]
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