Pestwac considered a move from the front row to the backline after discovering his ‘moves’ while loading rodeo bulls. Come again?
2026 NRL – The hits and misses of Round 1 and a preview of Round 2
March 11, 2026 by 3 Comments
Who flashed, who flopped and what can we make of Round 1? Round 2 looks just as tricky to tip.
Opening Round – St Kilda v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
March 10, 2026 by 2 Comments
Paul McKay, the Bangkok correspondent for The Floreat Pica Society presents the match report of Collingwood’s Opening Round clash against St.Kilda.
Round 1 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s the first full round of footy for season 2026, find out who, where, and when your favourite AFL team is playing.
Almanac Memoir: The Loo, the Lavatory, and me – Reflections and Meditations from the Smallest Room
March 10, 2026 by 13 Comments
Allan Barden takes us to the smallest room in the house, aka the loo, dunny, lavatory, toilet, bathroom etc, for his exploration of a rather unusal theme.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Great start to the season
March 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Inspiring win by the Magpies over St Kilda as reviewed by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026, and Cam previews the Pies Round 1 match against Adelaide.
Opening Round – Gold Coast v Geelong: Concrete Slabs
March 9, 2026 by 2 Comments
Geelong’s sluggish and deflating performance in the Opening Round against the Suns drove Dips O’Donnell around the bend, reminding him of traversing a particularly bumpy bend on the road to Yarrawonga when he was a kid. Concrete slabs, both the bend and the Cats.
Almanac Poetry: Memories of St. Catherine’s
March 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a previously unpublished one, written long ago, capturing a scene from his early schooldays.
Almanac Teams: Left the team immediately after a premiership
March 9, 2026 by 6 Comments
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.)
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