In a night of carnage the Dreamtime turned into a nightmare for the Bombers as they hit rock bottom in their Round 11 match against Richmond.
Almanac Footy: Eagles could upset the Pendles Party
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Late Saturday afternoon at the MCG is a monumental occasion for Scott Pendelbury. Nick Kossatch ponders whether the Eagles could possibly upset Pendles’ party.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 2)
May 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths continues recalling his time working for the Melbourne FC. In Part 2 he reflects on Sean Charles and Allen Jakovich both of whom not only made a huge impression on Richard but also the footy world.
Round 10 – Essendon v Fremantle: Ex-Bomber Voss stars for the Dockers
May 20, 2026 by 8 Comments
It was another tough day at the footy for Bomber supporters as former Bomber Patrick Voss kicked 5 goals to be best on ground in Fremantle’s 43 point Round 10 win over Essendon.
Round 10 – Essendon v Fremantle: The Bombers a victim of their long term success in the 1980s and 1990s
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan casts a critical eye over Essendon’s recruiting and coaching, suggesting little joy for the once successful club in sight. In contrast, he sees a bright future for Fremantle.
Round 10 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: Carlton snap losing streak to hand Dogs a case of the blues
May 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kristian Cavallo details how Carlton finally ended their tough losing streak with their first win against the Western Bulldogs.
Round 10 – Brisbane v Geelong: A Haiku Review
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A great win by Geelong over Brisbane inspired Marcus Holt to respond with an account of the match in haiku verse.
Round 11 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 11 of the AFL footy season 2026.
Cam Hooke’sCollingwood Life 2026: Round 10 Review / Round 11 Preview
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Another nail baiting loss for the Collingwood faithful against Sydney in their Round 10 clash, and their Round 11 match against West Coast is previewed.
Round 10 – St Kilda (Euro-Yroke) v Richmond: Saints miss chance to smash energetic Tigers
May 18, 2026 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson was accompanied at the Round 10 St Kilda v Richmond match by a 55-years-long reserved seat Saints member. They concluded that the Saints missed a chance to win big.
Round 10 – Narrm v Hawthorn: Dominant Dees destroy hapless Hawks
May 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Louie Cina reports that the biggest difference between Narrm and Hawthorn in the Sir Doug Nicholls Round match at the MCG was intent and execution.
Round 10 – Gold Coast v Port Adelaide: Suns melt Port
May 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch was impressed with the TIO Stadium specialists, the Gold Coast Suns. In his report he expresses concern at Port’s continuing waywardness in front of goal.
Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
May 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had plenty of chances to win this cracking Round 10 match against Sydney but poor kicking let them down reports Ramon Dobb in his match report on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: PENDLES! No … Wait …
May 16, 2026 by 10 Comments
What a game! states the Old Dog, of the match between Sydney and Collingwood. Collingwood were one midfielder short who may have made a difference to the end result he suggests – or does he?
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 1)
May 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths was Development Officer, Recruiting Manager and Football Manager of the Melbourne FC from 1988 to 1996. In Part 1 of his Recollections and Reflections he looks at some of the players recruited to the club during his time there, in particular David Schwarz and David Neitz.
Almanac Footy: Footynomics Northern Territory launched
May 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Tim Harcourt and Footynomics, The Business of Sport, returns to Ticker News with Northern Territory AFL team focus after the launch of Footynomics Northern Territory.
Almanac Footy: Catholic College Footy
May 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
On a visit to his old school St Vincent’s College (now known as Catherine McAuley College), Peter Sweeney enjoyed watching a Herald Sun Shield footy match played noting the magnificence of the main sporting oval and its huge improvement from his time there as a boarder (1967-1971).
Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Dogs flick the switch as late Power surge falls short
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kristian Cavallo describes how the Western Bulldogs snapped their four game losing streak against Port Adelaide in Round 9.
Sal’s Preview: Round 10 Preview – The First Domino Falls
May 14, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for Round 10 of the AFL season 2026, also his racing tips for Flemington and Doomben.
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