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.
Almanac Footy History: The man behind the medal – the life of Charles Brownlow (1861-1924)
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Read (Geelong FC) this detailed piece by Bob Gartland and Tony Joel on the life of Charles Brownlow. [Published in The International Journal of the History of Sport]
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Gold Coast beat latest version of Baby Bombers as local footy settles in
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Multitasking radio commentator Dan Lonergan takes us around the grounds as he describes the footy action in both the AFL (Round 6) on the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (Round 2) at Red Hill.
Round 7 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite footy team is playing in Round 7.
Almanac Radio: Believe it or not – Only in Canberra
April 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
George Smith recalls Canberra in 1986 and the difficulty achieving a FM community radio licence for the music starved listeners at the time.
Almanac Footy: The Darcy dilemma and a Dogs Headache – Can Bevo paper the cracks?
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kristian Cavallo ponders the Sam Darcy dilemma facing the Bulldogs. Can Luke Beveridge invent a replacement up forward?
ACS Lunches: The ACS Annual Footy Lunch features Luke Ball.
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Readers are invited to the Australian Cricket Society Annual Footy Lunch featuring Luke Ball on Friday 8 May.
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