Rounding out Rodney Boyd’s recent run of teams that focus on premiers, this week he looks at the players who jumped on the winners the season after they took the chocolates at the big dance – how many paid off? Read on to find out.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 6 Review / Round 7 Preview
April 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies thrilling Round 6 win over Carlton, and previews the Round 7 ANZAC Day clash against the Bombers.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Sunburnt wings
April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie was celebrating his son’s fortieth birthday with family and friends and missed watching the whole game but was able to watch portions of the Gold Coast v Essendon match at times – and liked what he saw from the Bombers.
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report – What’s better than beating Carlton by Ten Goals?
April 19, 2026 by 4 Comments
Dave Nadel,on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, presents the Round 6 match report of Collingwood’s thrilling win over arch rivals Carlton.
Round 6 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Crows take the points in see-sawing thriller
April 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
An optimistic Ian Wilson watched his beloved Saints fall one point short in a spirited contest against the Crows at the Adelaide Oval. A Collingwood tragic provides incisive special comments.
Round 6 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: Hawks edge past Port in a thriller
April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
There was witchcraft aplenty when the Hawks hosted the Power at Marvel Stadium in Round 6. Nick Kossatch lauds ‘The Wizard’, Nick Watson, for his spellbinding performance.
Round 6 – Sydney Swans v GWS Giants: Swans prevail in marathon derby
April 18, 2026 by 1 Comment
The lightning-interrupted derby at the SCG allowed Richard Griffiths time to check on the action down at Kardinia Park, and also to marvel at the athletic physique of the son of one of his old rowing mates.
Almanac Footy: Reform of the Tribunal – Restorative Justice is an option
April 17, 2026 by 3 Comments
With the recent furore over an AFL Tribunal decision, Micky McTigger suggests there is a better method to resolve umpire and player issues.
Almanac Footy: The Battle of the Bridge and a Spinal Tap Moment
April 16, 2026 by 7 Comments
Richard Griffiths tells the tale of the cup that wasn’t, the cup that is and all the drama that went on behind the scenes in the lead up to the inaugural Sydney derby.
Round 6 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, when
April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 6 of the AFL footy season.
Almanac Poetry: New season haiku
April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Local footy returned this weekend to ovals throughout Australia. Paul Bateman found himself on the boundary at his local ground, a moment he describes in a mere three lines….
Almanac Footy: Heaps of fun at FIDA launch
April 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Footy’s back all over the place, and Vin Maskell has highlighted one of the standout organisations, FIDA, as they launched 2026 with a game between legends and pollies.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
April 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents The Floreat Pica Society match report for the Gather Round game between Collingwood and Fremantle.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview
April 12, 2026 by 1 Comment
Going down to the Dockers by a goal was not the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 and Collingwood supporters wanted in their Gather Round match in Adelaide. Cam also previews the Round 6 clash against their old foes Carlton.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Temple of Lohmann
April 12, 2026 by 2 Comments
Jamie Simmons takes his rugby league loving father in-law in a ‘cultural exchange’ to watch Brisbane easily defeat Collingwood in their Round 4 clash at the Gabba.
Round 5 – Essendon v Melbourne: Lift off, a long time coming!
April 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What a relief it was for Bomber supporters to record their first win in 18 matches against Melbourne by 45 points in their Round 5 Gather Round match.
Almanac Footy: Addio Michelangelo Rucci
April 11, 2026 by 7 Comments
Michael Sexton pays tribute to well-respected South Australian footy journalist and broadcaster Michelangelo Rucci who is returning to his family’s ancestral home in the village of Roccacinquemiglia in Italy, to live.
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