Eleven goals to the Saints to Carlton’s two in the second half of their Round 8 match was the stunning reason for Carlton’s capitulation to a rampant St Kilda reports Ian Wilson.
Round 8 – Carlton v St Kilda: Blue day for Carlton and a blessed one for the Saints
May 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Footy: Auskick, the whiteboard and Watergate
May 3, 2026 by 1 Comment
An Auskick parent sharing a copy of a whiteboard image taken in the Brisbane rooms at Marvel Stadium has gone viral and created a degree of controversy. Richard Griffiths presents his take on the issue.
Round 8 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: A Brayden Cook dagger
May 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Port Adelaide supporter Nick Kossatch tells the story of Showdown 59, yet another epic contest, and the match-winning Brayden Cook goal.
Round 8 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: A draw – it’s like kissing your sister!
May 1, 2026 by 4 Comments
If the AFL Grand Final winner must be decided on the day of the match then Home and Away matches should also be determined in the same manner. Richard Griffiths highlights this anomaly in AFL decision making – a draw is too much like kissing your sister he suggests!
Round 8 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
May 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It was a thrilling draw played out between Collingwood and Hawthorn in their Round 8 clash reports Anne with her match report on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Life (and Footy) – No phone for a day
May 1, 2026 by 5 Comments
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…
Almanac Footy – The Coaching Conundrum: Sack or Stick?
April 30, 2026 by 2 Comments
A bonus offering from Sal this week as he analyses the perennial question of when to stick with a coach and when to move on.
Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans: Curnow delight as Swans blitz burst the Bulldogs’ spirit
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
April 28, 2026 by 1 Comment
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
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the result Col Ritchie was hoping for as his Bombers crashed against a dominant Collingwood in their ANZAC Day clash.
Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Some cracking games coming up in Round 8 of the AFL footy season 2026. Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.
Round 7 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Slick Power slice through Cats in a big scalp win
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints invested in fast footy
April 26, 2026 by 1 Comment
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”.
Almanac Footy: The Stand Rule – and why it’s driving me nuts!
April 26, 2026 by 4 Comments
Richard Griffiths is infuriated by the Stand Rule. And he asks, who exactly is the man on the mark?
Almanac Football History: George Challis – The Pride of Cleveland
April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments
As another ANZAC Day dawns, once again we will remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers in the ‘war to end all wars’, including many VFL footballers. Roger Spaull pays a heartfelt tribute to Tasmanian George Challis who played for Carlton before enlisting.
Almanac Life: The Deaths of Walter Edward and Walter Leslie Peake on The Western Front, 1917
April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments
Join Wayne Peake as he shares his family’s story of brave soldiers who fought for their country, and the surprising twist that came to light years later.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’
April 25, 2026 by 27 Comments
Kevin Densley’s ‘The Great War – AIF Suite’ poetry collection is as timely as ever on Anzac Day. Read on for some poignant and arresting reflections on Australian soldiers who fought in World War I. [For ANZAC Day 2026 we reprise Kevin’s set of reflective World War I poems- Ed]
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: So close but so far
April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
Although beaten by five points, Peter Fuller felt surprisingly calm and only mildly disappointed by Carlton’s performance in their Round 6 clash against Collingwood, as he explains.
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