In essence it was only a practice match but Col liked what he saw from the Bombers in their Community Series win against Geelong on Tuesday night.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Opening Round
February 27, 2025 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke returns for another season of in-depth analysis of all things Collingwood. (Welcome back, Cam – Ed.)
Almanac Footy (Rumination): Jagga’s bitter pill
February 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
Joe Sexton ruminates on the season-ending knee injury to Carlton’s much hyped draft pick Jagga Smith.
Almanac Footy: Following Geelong 1980-88
February 26, 2025 by 18 Comments
Cats fan Paul Harman recalls his experience of following Geelong during the footy seasons from 1980 – 1988, and some life experiences along the way and later.
Almanac Footy: Sydney 2025 Season Preview
February 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger has a positive take on the Swans’ 2025 team list – with one exception.
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 3 – The Coventrys
February 25, 2025 by 2 Comments
Part 3 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Syd and Gordon ‘Nuts’ Coventry part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920s.
Almanac Footy: St Kilda 2025 Season Preview
February 24, 2025 by 5 Comments
St Kilda is in the spotlight as Micky McTigger runs an eye over their 2025 team list.
Almanac Footy (Legends) – Peter Singline: Singing The Praises Of Another Local Hero And Champion
February 22, 2025 by 8 Comments
Allan Barden remembers, with respect and thanks, Peter Singline from the Swansea football and cricket teams, the man whose generous encouragement set him on his life’s path. (A beautiful testament – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: Richmond 2025 Season Preview
February 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
Continuing his review of 2025 team lists, Micky McTigger runs his eye over the ever-rebuilding Richmond Tigers.
Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 1 – The Murphys
February 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
Part 1 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Len and Frank Murphy part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne’s best 23 in 2025
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes have run a fine-toothed comb over the Kangaroos list for 2025; headlined by some new experienced faces and building youth it looks like an improvement over 2024 is a distinct chance
Almanac Footy: Port Adelaide 2025 Season Preview
February 17, 2025 by 7 Comments
It’s time for Port Adelaide Power to come under the microscope of Micky McTigger .
Almanac Footy – Loddon Valley: Where the river meets the footy
February 12, 2025 by 1 Comment
Scott Hunt needed some rest and relaxation from work, and where better than his ‘old stomping ground’ as he explains.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne 2025 Season Preview
February 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger examines the prospects of North Melbourne for the forthcoming 2025 AFL season.
Almanac Lunches: Des, Bob, Richard, and John – ‘He sat them down’
February 9, 2025 by 7 Comments
It was another cracking Footy Almanac Lunch featuring Des Tobin, Bob Utber, and ‘a cast of thousands’ at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond last Friday.
Almanac Life: AFL Lost Boys
February 6, 2025 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reflects on recent football sudden deaths and how the lessons learned working and living through mental health struggles can be adapted to prevent further tragedies. He has some suggestions about what can be put in place to help.
Almanac Footy: A Footy Fan’s Lament – Postscript
February 6, 2025 by 2 Comments
Two months ago Glenn Butcher shared a song written in the aftermath of the Swans’ Grand Final loss. Here’s a postscript.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In the home straight with the half-back flankers
February 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner is back with the latest in her series on characteristics of positional players. This time her focus is on the half-back flankers.
Almanac Footy: Melbourne 2025 Season Preview
February 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger takes a look at Melbourne’s prospects for season 2025.
Almanac Life: Local Hero, Local Champion, Or Both – C. W. (Bill) Darke
February 1, 2025 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden pays a fitting tribute to C.W. (Bill) Darke recognising the contribution local heroes such as Bill make to their communities and sports.
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