General Footy Writing

Round 2 – Essendon v Adelaide: Crows cause a Bomber crash landing!

March 23, 2025 by Colin Ritchie 3 Comments

Another long trip home to Colac from the MCG for Col after a disappointing Essendon crash landed against an ominous looking Adelaide side.

Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #2

March 23, 2025 by [email protected] 1 Comment

Ian Wilson continues his recount of his visit to New York in his series’Travel Shorts’. Part 2 Ian is out and about in Brooklyn.

Sal’s Preview 2025 – Round 2: It’s not me, It’s you

March 21, 2025 by Sal Ciardulli Leave a Comment

It’s tough being a Bagger.

Almanac Life: Home and Away

March 19, 2025 by Peter Fuller 6 Comments

Peter Fuller has had a hectic few weeks or so visiting an ill friend in Queensland as Cyclone Alfred hit; watching his beloved Blues lose a match everyone thought they would easily win, and some running to alleviate his frustrations.

Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2025: Who, where, when?

March 18, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in AFL season 2025.

Almanac Footy: Gather Round Tickets for Essendon v Melbourne 12 April available

March 18, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Trevor Blainey has a couple of Gather Round tickets for sale, Essendon v Melbourne on 12 April.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 1 Review / Round 2 Preview

March 17, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

After their Opening Round effort ‘Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025’ is more than pleased with the Pies reversal of form against Port Adelaide. He also previews the upcoming match against Western Bulldogs.

Round 1 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hot Pies at a hot ‘G! (Floreat Pica Society)

March 17, 2025 by floreat pica society 1 Comment

Was last week just a bad dream? The Magpies returned to their stomping grounds and stomped the Power to banish some of the giant worries of the Opening Round. Richard Atkins reports.

Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Hawks swoop as Bombers misfire!

March 17, 2025 by Colin Ritchie 2 Comments

Not quiite the result Col was hoping for but the Bombers had their chances against the slick Hawks.

Almanac Footy: A case of ‘deja vu’ for the Tigers

March 17, 2025 by Micky McTigger 5 Comments

There were comparisons made between the triumphant Tigers of 2025 and their 1988 cartwheeling counterparts, however Micky McTigger has turned the clock back a bit further to compare the win with one by another batch of cubs.

Almanac Footy: The priceless lessons of history

March 15, 2025 by [email protected] 13 Comments

Andrew Fraser recalls the stories of two footy historians, Ron ‘Chooka’ Fowlie and Keith Miller, he came across while a cadet on The Canberra Times.

Round 1 – AFL Season 2025 Fixture: Who, where, and when

March 12, 2025 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Round 1 AFL Season 2025 commences on Thursday night. Find out who, where, and when your team is playing this weekend.

Almanac Teams: Debuts with different happenings/milestones!

March 10, 2025 by Rodney 25 Comments

Rodney Boyd has created a team made up of players who made their AFL debut based on unsual or different circumstances.

Almanac Footy: Significant Signposts As A Diehard Saints Supporter

March 7, 2025 by [email protected] 8 Comments

One premiership in 151 years leaves many St Kilda supporters in deep despair laments die-hard Saint Ian Wilson.

Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the razzle dazzle with the small back pockets

March 6, 2025 by Carolyn Spooner 4 Comments

Carolyn Spooner continues her series on specialist positions with a focus on small back pocket players. (Brenton Adcock reigns supreme – Ed.)

Almanac Footy: Season Previews 2025 – Conclusions

March 5, 2025 by Micky McTigger Leave a Comment

Having run his eye over every team list for 2025, Micky McTigger now gives his take on what it all means. Where does he expect your team to finish this season?