In his latest team, Rodney Boyd assembles a side made up of players who left a club immediately after winning a premiership.
Opening Round – GWS v Hawthorn: Footy is played on (patchy) grass, not paper.
March 8, 2026 by 4 Comments
The ‘Frankenstein’ patchwork surface of the Sydney Showground for the Opening Round game between GWS and Hawthorn did not impress Greg A. But he was in awe of Giants’ debutant Phoenix Gothard who iced the match with three minutes left on the clock.
Opening Round – Gold Coast Suns v Geelong: Suns burn off lacklustre Cats
March 8, 2026 by 1 Comment
It was an impressive win by the Gold Coast Suns over last year’s Grand Finalist Geelong in their Opening Round clash.
Opening Round – GWS v Hawthorn: Stars shine on and off the field
March 8, 2026 by 2 Comments
An afternoon at Engie Stadium to watch the Giants take on the Hawks answered many questions for Richard Griffiths. Celebrities in the stands added to the theatre. He was suitably impressed by the performance of the Giants and can’t wait for their rivalry clash with the Dogs in Round 1.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Opening Round – St Kilda v Collingwood
March 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
With the practice matches over Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 considers the Pies’ Opening Round game against St Kilda.
Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results
March 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Match results for AFL Season 2026, Opening Round.
Opening Round – Sydney v Carlton: Sleeping Swans awake and blow away the Blues
March 6, 2026 by 5 Comments
After a slow start Sydney blew Carlton away with an 18 goal second half to Carlton’s 6 in a dominating display of footy.
Almanac Poetry and Life – 30 years later: How an art scene in 1990s Bendigo inspired a poetry anthology in 2026.
March 6, 2026 by 2 Comments
Scott Hunt was part of the vibrant creative hub in 1990s Bendigo that flickered and flamed in various places over the years. Now, in 2026, the Empress Hotel in North Fitzroy will be the scene for the launch of ‘Millennium Poets II’, featuring the poetry of Scott and many of the Bendigo Artspace originals from over the years.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: An apology to Gary Larson for omitting him from my ‘Blondie First 13’
March 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Prop by the Sea is in apologetic mode after it was pointed out to him that he had not included the legendary Gary Larson in the ‘Blondie First 13’. Here’s his apology. (The look on Prop’s face in the article’s photo says it all! – Ed.)
Sal’s Preview 2026: Opening Round Preview – A bit misty optically
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What’s a footy season at t Almanac without Sal’s Preview? Sal returns with his take on Opening Round, track tips for Flemington and marks of respect on the recent passing of several sporting legends. (Welcome back, Sal! – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: Bulldogs’ 2026 season preview
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger completes his pre-season evaluation of each club’s player list for the 2026 AFL season. He ends with the Western Bulldogs list, suggesting some rejigging of the backline.
NRL 2026 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A concise preview of South Sydney’s 2026 NRL season
March 5, 2026 by 3 Comments
Every side has its ‘burning issues’ ahead of a new season. RITV takes a blunt look at the five major questions he poses about South Sydney ahead of the 2026 NRL season.
NRL 2026 – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: 1976 to 2026 – ‘it’s a long way to the top’.
March 5, 2026 by 3 Comments
The Prospector digs into the past to revisit the state of the code in both Queensland and NSW in 1976. Let’s just say that the game today would have been unimaginable to the folk of those days!
NRL 2026 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! Round 1B
March 5, 2026 by 8 Comments
Prop by the Sea is using an album theme this season – probably from his old vinyl collection – as he expounds his thoughts on the game. The Eagles soared last week – who will it be this time around? By the way, there’s lots about the footy too!
Almanac Footy Tipping: the Almanac AFL comp and Tip the Top 8 (now closed)
March 5, 2026 by 1 Comment
It’s time to get your footy tipping sorted for 2026: AFL, and AFL Tip the Top 8 (yes, it’s still 8). Links are all included in this post.
Registration for our NRL comp is closed.
Almanac Lunch: Season opener at the All Nations on March 13 with Mark Bolton
March 4, 2026 by 4 Comments
Book your spots at our season opener, with special guest Mark Bolton, at the All Nations in Richmond – March 13.
Almanac Footy – Over, under, sideways: Happenings in Ten Years’ Time (Part 2)
March 4, 2026 by 2 Comments
In the concluding part of his projections on the future happenings in the AFL, Reject Phil takes a satirical rear-vision look at some of the decisions that shaped the game from the perspective of 2036. The finals system, the Tassie Devils, the umpires, and reality TV are all in Reject Phil’s frame.
Almanac Horse Racing – Fun with Numbers and things on course
March 4, 2026 by 2 Comments
There are betting systems, there are educated algorithms, and then there is Pestwac! Work your way through Tony Moffat’s latest contribution to the science of picking a winner.
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