- Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: If that’s what we can expect in the near future, I’ll be one very happy Jan! August 14, 2020 - Jan Courtin is a great believer in her beloved Swans, and against the odds they did not let her down smashing GWS for a big win in their Round 12 match.
- Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: Kicking the Can, and Caulfield tips August 14, 2020 - Need a tip for the footy and races this weekend? Sal Ciardulli previews Round 12 games, and the races at Caulfield with all his tips.
- Almanac Review – Dr G, MD: The Trials of a Woman in Medicine (Barry Oakley) August 14, 2020 - The past few months have given plenty of people chances to read. Peter Fuller was moved to the keyboard after reading a Barry Oakley written book on the issues facing an anonymous female cardiologist in the Blue Mountains.
- Almanac Teams: An African Australian AFL Team August 14, 2020 - Damian Balassone has been researching a team made up of African Australian footballers who have played at least one AFL game. It's an exciting combination.
- Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Hope springs eternal! (Floreat Pica Society) August 14, 2020 - Mark Mullins presents The Floreat Pica Society's report of Collingwood's Round 11 win against Adelaide.
- Almanac Life: ’30 for 30′ – Who’d make the Aussie cut? August 14, 2020 - Instead of watching the news on TV, Smokie Dawson is now watching American sports themed shows on '30 for 30'. He wonders which Aussie sporting greats would make the cut on an Aussie version of the show.
- Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: The Battle of the Bridge, Perth Edition August 13, 2020 - Caspar McLeod is very happy with Sydney's 'Battle of the Bridge' win over GWS in their Round 12 clash in Perth.
- Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: You can’t travel but you can trip, apparently. August 13, 2020 - Sal is miffed that the powers that be seem to have gone soft on tripping and says, "Hit them hard!" Meanwhile, he offers his tips for the start of Round 12.
- Round 11 Review, Round 12 Preview: The draw returns as the top eight begins to settle August 13, 2020 - Sean Mortell continues his in-depth coverage of the AFL season, reflecting on the recently completed Round 11 and looking ahead to this week's Round 12.
- Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Baby steps August 13, 2020 - Sean Mortell says it isn't easy being a black and white fan. He experienced the whole range of emotions as he watched the Pies confront the Crows.
- The Jehabake Legacy – 53 consecutive years August 13, 2020 - Ironmike has words of advice for AFL clubs looking for a new coach - 'research the Jehabake legacy' - as he traces the origins of premiership success over the past five decades.
- Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review and Round 12 Preview August 13, 2020 - After an uncertain win against the bottom of the ladder Crows, Cam Hooke is quietly confident that Collingwood can return to form, starting with their match up with the Demons.
- 1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 3: North Adelaide August 13, 2020 - North Adelaide was entering a rewarding period under Mike Patterson when these 1971 Mobil Cards of four of its very best were produced, including the greatest of them all, Barrie Robran.
- 1981 Revisited – Round 20: ‘Once in a Lifetime’, The Neale Daniher Edition August 13, 2020 - As a moment in history, this was the pinnacle of Neale Daniher's career as a footballer; the marvel of Fight MND was a young, talented defender ahead of his time. Sam Steele continues his look back on 1981, with particular focus on the Dons' clash with the old enemy, Carlton.
- ’Heners’ – schoolboy champ to country football icon……by KB Hill August 13, 2020 - KB Hill recounts the long career of Jon Henry, the boy from Kamarah who played in the AFL but made his greatest contribution in Wangaratta.
- Almanac Rugby League – Round 14 Preview: Clear favourites everywhere August 13, 2020 - The NRL's Round 14 looks pretty cut and dried to tipster Ian Hauser who prefers to keep his eyes on the field rather than be distracted by the rubbish playing out beyond the sidelines.
- Almanac Rugby League: Getting to the heart of the matter with the Reggies August 13, 2020 - According to John Campbell, 'if you really want to see the type of bloke that lives and breathes country rugby league, the character that epitomises the game’s ethos, just get to the ground early and check it out as the Reserve Graders, the ‘Reggies’, go round.' Here's why.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Adelaide v Bulldogs: One door closes, the Crows’ opens August 13, 2020 - John Kingsmill was at AAMI Stadium once again for a crucial finals clash in 2007. Both the Crows and the Bulldogs had everything to play for, but only one side turned up.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – North Melbourne v Geelong: A scrap for 15 August 13, 2020 - The Cats were on the verge of something special in 2007. John Harms was at Docklands, cheering Geelong on as they neared 15 straight wins.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: A cracker in idyllic Launceston August 13, 2020 - Mark Hawthorne was keen to take in the suburban-like feel of Aurora Stadium in 2007. He got more than he bargained for, viewing a thriller between the finals-bound Hawks and Power.
- Round 12 – AFL Footy Fixture August 12, 2020 - All the details for where, when and who your favourite team is playing in Round 12.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – West Coast v Richmond: An honourable loss for the depleted Tigers August 12, 2020 - It was a hard night in 2007 for Tim Adam, who had to explain to his son why the Tigers were underperforming. Despite this, a late surge meant Richmond didn't do too badly against the reigning premiers.
- FEARLESS 2020 Round 10: The AFL’s Rodeo Road Trip equivalent is well underway August 12, 2020 - Fearless is back to dissect the Round 10 action and provide his entertaining view on the festival of footy.
- Book Extract: ‘A View of Australia From Fine Leg’ August 12, 2020 - In another excerpt from Craig Dodson's 'A View of Australia From Fine Leg', Craig battles the fear of bushfire in country Australia while meeting a wonderful turning pitch.
- 1966 and all that: First Semi-final – Essendon v Geelong August 12, 2020 - Peter Clark's tremendous account of the 1966 season continues - with defending premiers Essendon playing the Cats in the First Semi-final. Here's what happened.
- Round 11 – St Kilda v Geelong: Saints mugged by Cats and (maybe) reality August 12, 2020 - Hamish Townsend saw a one-sided contest with Geelong in sparkling touch against the Saints at the Gabba (on a Monday night in Brisbane). He wonders why the pre-game St Kilda hype was so strong.
- Almanac Football – Round 10: Carey-Bunton Medal August 11, 2020 - The Round 10 votes are in, and leader board is updated for this year's Carey-Bunton Medal for best AFL player from NSW. {Thanks to Richard Colless for sending these to us - Ed]
- Round 11 – St Kilda v Geelong: Been there, had that done to us before August 11, 2020 - Yvette Wroby is a woman of few words this week. The defeat at the hands of the too strong Geelong FC with Jack Steven in hoops, well, only art will suffice in these bleak times.
- Almanac Poetry: Lal Lal, Victoria August 11, 2020 - This Kevin Densley poem is inspired by the Victorian country town of Lal Lal.
- Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 13 wrap: Let’s stick to the on-field action August 11, 2020 - While there was a lot of NRL drama off the field this week, Liam Hauser prefers to stick with the on-field action in this review of Round 13.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Brisbane v Sydney: Brown saves a season August 11, 2020 - Andrew Stafford was watching his Lions' 2007 finals hopes slip away against the gritty Swans. But a renaissance in the final stages meant the season boiled down to a single kick.
- Almanac Rugby League – The view from Cumbria August 11, 2020 - Kevin Haney lives in Cumbria, England, but that doesn't stop him from being an Almanacker. He recently joined our group of rugby league supporters and sent us this background. Extended videos included.
- WAFL: Bulldogs tame the Lions August 11, 2020 - With the season progressing at pace, Les Everett has the WAFL's highs and lows covered, with particular mention of a South Fremantle performance for the ages
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Why Freo? August 11, 2020 - Sean Gorman was left wondering why he went for the Dockers in 2007. After struggling to watch them enough, he was left disappointed by their efforts at the 'G against St Kilda in Round 20.
- Round 11 – Sal’s Preview (Vol 2): – Into the stretch August 10, 2020 - Sal Ciardulli makes his selections to complete the Round 11 matches.
- Almanac Ditty: Hello there, you nervous Cat August 10, 2020 - Joc Ledwidge, Sainter through and through, penned this little ditty for her Geelong mate,which she also sent to John Harms.
- The fourth jumper August 10, 2020 - Vin Maskell's trio of particularly personal football jumpers is now a quartet, courtesy of a recent gift from a coach.
- Round 10 – Essendon v GWS: Disney or the footy? August 10, 2020 - Rod Oaten has a take on the latest Bombers game...or at least he would if he didn't get distracted by a doco on SBS
- Almanac Poetry: Lockdown Limericks August 10, 2020 - John Green has turned to that most accessible of poetry forms, the limerick, during lockdown. Feast away, Tiger fans!
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Essendon v Carlton: Fev, Ratten and Makybe August 10, 2020 - Christopher Riordan participated in the Saturday ritual with an Auskick to MCG day in 2007. Watching traditional rivals Carlton and Essendon clash led to questions about draft picks, full-forwards and coaches.
- Round 10 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Cats fend off wilting North up North August 10, 2020 - Hamish Townsend has been soaking up the sunshine that is wall-to-wall footy in Queensland; rays of light from the two Lachlans and North's woes might need more sunlight as the Cats got the job done.
- Is the Brownlow ‘fair’? August 10, 2020 - After some time ruminating and a recent incident putting things into perspectve, Stephen Whiteside proposes an interesting re-interpretation of the Brownlow Medal process.
- Rounds 8-10 – Haiku Bob: footy frenzy August 10, 2020 - There is a frenetic pace of the so called "footy frenzy" amid the mess and noise of a pandemic, Haiku Bob can naught but think of the son who recreated a highlight of a gun.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Johnson nearly ruins it all August 10, 2020 - The Pies were well on their way to a redemption win in the latter stages of 2007. But a bone-crunching bump changed the game, and let the Demons back into the match while Matt O'Connor watched on in horror.
- The Footy Almanac 2007 – Ladder after Round 19 August 10, 2020 - Geelong have cemented themselves in a great spot to make a run at the 2007 cup, while Hawthorn hover not far behind after 19 rounds of footy.
- Almanac (Footy) History: A season under the great Herb Matthews August 10, 2020 - Sean Mortell caught up with octogenarian (and Almanac contributor) Jim Johnson to findout about his footy career under South Melbourne legend Herb Matthews.
- Round 11 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: The Fitzroy Bulldogs and a 1.21 gigawatt win August 9, 2020 - A time of film education and reminiscing led Shane Reid to the Lions v Bulldogs clash on Saturday night. When Brisbane shone to rise up to second place, Shane began to wonder what the time ahead held for his young side.
- Round 10 Review, Round 11 Preview: Who wants to be a tipster? August 8, 2020 - Sean Mortell makes sense of Round 10 and previews Round 11 with this comprehensive look at all things AFL footy.
- Almanac Life: A West Australian Out Of Water August 8, 2020 - When West Australian Poppy Penny landed a nice (temporary) job in radio in country New South Wales, she thought she'd be back home to watch her beloved Freo by the middle of the year. Travel restrictions have changed that. [Hang in there Poppy - JTH]
- Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: The steel stud affair August 8, 2020 - It was a tight game between Collingwood and Sydney. Richard Davis was impressed by his young Swans effort, but was critical towards the choice of footwear from his team.
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