Mickey Randall returns to his theme of Sports Day postulating the origins of the triple jump. He concludes that the ancient suffering of the event, for both officials and athletes, lives on.
Almanac Other Sports: A Brief History of the Triple Jump and Human Suffering
March 16, 2026 by 4 Comments
Almanac Poetry: Puppet Presidents
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This week’s poem from Kevin Densley looks at leaders put in place by higher powers who actually pull the strings.
Almanac Lunches: Mark Bolton, ‘Ladder’, and the Bombers for lunch
March 16, 2026 by 4 Comments
It was another cracking Almanac Lunch to celebrate the start of AFL Season 2026 at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. Former Essendon player Mark Bolton discussed his career as a footballer and working with homeless youth in an inspired, articulate, and impressive chat with Footy Almanac’s John Harms.
Round 1 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Unknown Dees v Unreliable Saints
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
In the ‘unknown’ v ‘unreliable’ match at the MCG in round 1, Ian Wilson provides a quarter-by-quarter description of all the action. He was impressed by the Dees terrific team effort, but was disappointed by the same old Saints.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Ruthless Dogs dismantle passive Giants in Marvel thrashing
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kristian Kavollo reports on the Bulldogs running riot in their Round 1 match against the Giants to score a resounding victory.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs Maul Insipid Giants.
March 15, 2026 by 1 Comment
It was a disappointing reversal of form for the GWS Giants as they received a thumping from a rampaging Bulldogs team reports Richard Griffiths
Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide: I’ve Been Waiting For A Win Like You
March 15, 2026 by 4 Comments
Swish wasn’t expecting Adelaide to get the chocolates against Collingwood and the good showing by some Crow unknowns made his night even better. Will they take that form on the road again over the next few weeks?
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs smash Giants. What more can you say?
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Greg A presents some thoughts about his feelings towards AFL footy, and reviews the Bulldogs thumping of the Giants in their Round 1 match.
Round 1 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Hawks swoop as Bombers crash!
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It was a promising start to the match for the Bombers until the bigger bodied Hawks quickly took control to smash the Bombers to record a 62 point win. Bomber fans were left wondering if 2025 is beginning all over again.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 1 and Caulfield: It’s Academic!
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The club academies come under Sal’s scrutiny before he offers his thoughts on Round 1. There are tips for the main races at Caulfield and Rosehill too.
Opening Round – Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs: Inspired Dogs rattle the Lions cage to seal opening round thriller
March 12, 2026 by 6 Comments
Kristian Cavallo credits the Western Bulldogs senior brigade in sending the reigning premiers reeling in the Opening Round thriller at the Gabba.
Almanac Footy: 2026 season preview conclusions
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
To conclude his series on each team’s prospects in 2026, Micky McTigger groups them into their various stages of premiership potential.
Opening Round – Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs: Lion Kings tamed by game Doggies
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The Western Bulldogs’ stunning victory over the Brisbane Lions in Opening Round had Peter Clark marvelling. Can the Bulldogs keep the momentum going and will the Lions rue their lack of discipline?
Opening Round – Haiku Bob: stacking up
March 12, 2026 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob returns for another season on The Footy Almanac! He’s reassured by some of the old as well as the confidence of the debutant. (Welcome back, HB! – Ed.)
2026 NRL – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Defence is the key
March 12, 2026 by 2 Comments
RITV was happy with South Sydney’s win in Round 1 but worries that leaking 30 points is not the way forward, especially against the Chooks this week.
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: Expansion
March 12, 2026 by 8 Comments
The Prospector mines the ‘expansion’ question this week to see if he can find enough top level talent to make the next two NRL teams both viable and competitive. Plus, there’s a trivia question.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! Round 2
March 12, 2026 by 7 Comments
Prop is all about The King this week as he reviews Round 1B and gives us his thoughts on Round 2.
Opening Round – St Kilda v Collingwood: Hyped-up Saints out-hyped by Pies
March 11, 2026 by 10 Comments
The Saints had a bevy of new recruits, but The Pies out-hyped them at the MCG as Dan Lonergan reports.
Opening Round – Sydney v Carlton: The Irresistible Swans
March 11, 2026 by 2 Comments
Keiran Croker reports on a first-up win for the Swans – and a particularly irresistible third quarter
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