Is Haiku Bob suggesting that things may be ‘autumnal’ at Collingwood after their Round 1 loss to Adelaide? At the very least, he’s a tad unsettled.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 2: Cheeky Devils – Glowing this Autumn
March 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal is ranking the Matildas as the biggest game around this weekend but he’s still keen to pass on his thoughts about the AFL’s Round 2 as well as the major racing programmes at Caulfield and Rosehill.
Round 1 – Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions: Some channel surfing
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Simultaneous games give the viewer a chance to do some channel surfing. So it was on Saturday night when the Sydney Swans took total control early at the SCG, and the game at the MCG was just a press on the remote away.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: ‘half-arsed football’
March 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller, tongue-in-cheek, writes about his tentative conclusion that the Carlton FC wants to mirror T-20 cricket by only ‘playing’ for half the game time. He sees evidence of Carlton’s half-a-game strategy in the first two games of 2026, much like their 2025 model.
2026 NRL – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Round 2, Roosters v South Sydney
March 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard is all about Alex Johnston today, and rightly so, but it has taken only two rounds for the signature comment, ‘Give me strength’, to emerge. Read on to find out why.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
March 19, 2026 by 16 Comments
Prop by the Sea is not being in the least petty when he chooses his musical support this week. And, thankfully, he will not be backing down on his new quest.
Almanac Footy: Citrus Bob with season predictions for six teams
March 18, 2026 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber spent a hectic time in Melbourne over the weekend attending matches at the MCG, watching footy on TV, appointments with historians, and even had time for breakfast with a fellow Almanacker. Bob also considers how some teams will fare this season.
Almanac (Sporting) Life: Heremas and his ‘Sputnik’
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What’s a suburban footy club if you can’t play a few pranks on committee members? Pestwac recalls his younger footy days playing rugby.
Almanac (Other) Sports – The Professional Women’s Hockey League
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator is back to tell us about his latest sports passion – women’s ice hockey. But don’t worry, he hasn’t forgotten about his other keen interests.
2026 NRL – Round 3: Premierships may not be won in March but…
March 18, 2026 by 2 Comments
It might only be March and two rounds into the season but the signs are already ominous for several clubs, both for good and not so good. Ian Hauser makes an early season assessment of the results thus far.
Almanac Footy – Season 2026: Nostradamus George has gazed into his crystal ball
March 17, 2026 by 5 Comments
George Grossek places his Nostradamus cap firmly on his head and makes his prediction how the AFL ladder for 2026 will be at season’s end.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Floreat Pica Society presents Collingwood’s Round 1 match report against the Crows.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Findout who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 2 of AFL season 2026.
Almanac Life: Returning – Dips retraces the Irish footsteps of his great-grandmother
March 17, 2026 by 10 Comments
Dips O’Donnell retraces his Irish heritage in the diary and footsteps of his great grandmother during his trip to Ireland many years ago. A cracking read to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide Review
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the result the Collingwood faithfull were hoping for reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 of their Round 1 loss against Adelaide,
Almanac Food: Old Dog’s Bush Pub Vego Reviews
March 17, 2026 by 8 Comments
The Old Dog enjoys a good parma and a burger. As a vegetarian Old Dog can find it tough eating out, discovering what you get is sometimes like the roll of the dice as he recalls.
Almanac Cricket: Mulgrave – a club, a community, a family.
March 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
A chance drive down Garnett Road, Waverley, took Liam Grima’s parents to the Mulgrave CC. They have been stalwarts of the club ever since.
Round 1 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Rewriting The Script
March 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
Reflecting on a match that did not follow the usual script, Smokie Dawson was cautiously uplifted by the Kangaroos comfortable win over the Power in round 1. The backdrop of pre-season rumblings from the board, that there were no more excuses, seemed at odds to him in the face of the coach’s avowed patience with North’s rebuild.
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: ‘Let’s move on’, Wayne, ‘The Wok’ and ‘The Old Fox’
Today The Prospector reflects on the styles and idiosyncrasies of several coaches and commentators from various eras.