The lair finds over-confidence can lead to embarrassment as Damian Balassone’s poem implies.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Side by Side
February 23, 2026 by 3 Comments
With the first match just around the corner Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life preps all ‘true believers’ for the year ahead with his pre-season thoughts.
Almanac Footy – Over, under, sideways: Happening in ten years’ time? (Part 1)
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Reject Phil takes puts his crystal ball on the table and his tongue firmly in cheek to project the future of the AFL in 2036.
Almanac Footy: St Kilda’s 2026 season preview
February 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
They may have a couple of question marks about them, but the Saints appear to have a better look about them this year, according to Mickey McTigger.
Almanac Footy: Richmond 2026 season preview
February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger takes an honest look at his Tigers’ list as they head into AFL season 2026.
‘Schnozzer’ McKay Retires
February 17, 2026 by 7 Comments
Poet Damian Balassone examines a footy injury coming at the wrong time for a star footballer.
Almanac Footy: Port Adelaide 2026 season preview
February 16, 2026 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger has a couple of reservations about the Power’s 2026 list but thinks they have to sort out their ruck/talls issues to be a real force this year.
Almanac Golf: Part 1 – Building a golf course: how to
February 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Tony Moffat recalls his younger days, his interest in golf, and assisting his local community in the development of a new golf course.
Almanac Footy: North Melbourne 2026 season preview
February 12, 2026 by 3 Comments
Micky McTigger isn’t sure that North Melbourne has their player list quite right for 2026 but that old Shinboner spirit might make up for some of the shortfalls.
Almanac Footy History: The First State of Origin Football Game – Changi POW Camp January 1943
February 10, 2026 by 4 Comments
The first State of Origin Aussie Rules football match occurred in the Changi POW Camp in 1943 states ‘Grand Final History’ (Kieran Magee) as he examines the historical facts behind the occasion in his in-depth account of the event.
Almanac Footy: Will the AFL State of Origin work in 2026?
February 7, 2026 by 6 Comments
With the 2026 AFL State of Origin squads announced and the banter starting up, Richard Marlow wants to weigh in with his humble opinion.
Almanac Footy: Hawthorn 2026 season preview
February 7, 2026 by 3 Comments
There are good vibes about Hawthorn and their prospects in 2026. Mickey McTigger tells us why.
Almanac Footy History: Purnim FC – premiers 1930. Can anyone help?
February 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Purnim won the flag in 1930. Can anyone help identify these team members? Please pass this on to someone who may have some insights about these blokes and about footy in the Purnim area generally.
Almanac Footy: GWS 2026 season preview
February 4, 2026 by 1 Comment
GWS are next up as Micky McTigger continues his evaluation of each club’s roster for the 2026 AFL season.
Almanac Footy: How will the Richmond Tigers go in the year of the horse (2026)?
February 2, 2026 by 1 Comment
No horsing around for Richard Marlow in 2026 as looks at the prospects for his Tigers in the upcoming AFL season. Despite a lowly finish in 2025, there are no long faces here.
Almanac Footy: Join Gary Ablett Jnr for lunch presented by Macleod Football Netball Club
February 1, 2026 by 1 Comment
Gary Ablett Jnr will be the special guest speaker at the up coming lunch presented by the Macleod Football Netball Club.
Almanac Footy: Finally the prize – North Melbourne’s perfect 1999 premiership season
January 30, 2026 by 8 Comments
After the demise of the Fitzroy FC Philip Mendes turned his allegiance to North Melbourne and celebrated his first VFL/AFL premiership in 1999 as he recounts.
Almanac Footy: Gold Coast 2026 season preview
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger runs his discerning eye over the Gold Coast Suns. What does 2026 hold for Damian Hardwick’s men?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: AFL 2026 Side by Side
January 29, 2026 by 4 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is back for AFL season 2026 and presents some thoughts about Collingwood’s upcoming season.
Almanac Footy: ‘Carn The Chinese’
January 25, 2026 by 1 Comment
‘Carn The Chinese’ is a footy documentary being produced and directed by Angela How featuring players from a Chinese Aussie rules team during the 60s to 80s. Angela is seeking donations to help bring the project to life.
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