When does the pure joy of watching your team turn into agonising anxiety? Matt Nicholls is struggling to deal with the Dockers current situation, atop the ladder no less. [Nice debut – JTH]
Almanac Footy: The curse of being good: why my team’s success is ruining my life.
May 24, 2026 by 2 Comments
Round 11 – Collingwood v Waalitj Marawar: The silence between
May 24, 2026 by 2 Comments
Scott Pendlebury creates the record for the most games played in the VFL/AFL in Collingwood’s Round 11 win over West Coast. ER (David Wilson) paints a picture of Scott Pendlebury as a motive for the impressionists.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – International Style #11: Dylan’s Favourite Dylan Covers
May 24, 2026 by 7 Comments
To celebrate Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday today, Part 11 of Karl Dubravs’ incredible ‘Dylan Cover Songs – International Style’ series features cover versions of Dylan songs that Bob himself acknowledges as his favourites.
Round 11 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Dockers too good
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Both teams had major outs, but on home turf Fremantle prevailed by 5 goals over St Kilda to go one game clear at the top of the ladder.
Round 11 – Richmond v Essendon: Dreamtime a nightmare
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
In a night of carnage the Dreamtime turned into a nightmare for the Bombers as they hit rock bottom in their Round 11 match against Richmond.
Almanac Music: Mike Rudd, Spectrum and the Enduring Power of ‘I’ll Be Gone’
May 23, 2026 by 3 Comments
Along with many other Mike Rudd fans, Richard Griffiths attended Chris Franklin’s documentary ‘Someday I’ll Have Money’ and presents a review of the event.
Almanac Music: 33 1/3 Reasons Why – Aladdin Sane (or just a bit fed up with it all?)
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Hearing David Bowie speaking about his creating of music has Greg Andrew pondering his own feelings towards the music of the superstar.
Almanac Life: The mail must go through
May 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
A surprise package in the post has Citrus Bob Utber recalling how his nickname came about and his return to writing.
Round 11 – Hawthorn v Kuwarna: Hawks roar to life to down the Crows in emotionally charged Tasmanian victory
May 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
Louie Cina recaps how the Hawks overcame a sluggish start to grind out a win against Kuwarna and previews their clash with the Saints.
Almanac Footy: Eagles could upset the Pendles Party
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Late Saturday afternoon at the MCG is a monumental occasion for Scott Pendelbury. Nick Kossatch ponders whether the Eagles could possibly upset Pendles’ party.
Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 6
May 22, 2026 by 6 Comments
Swifty settles in to listen to a confession.
Almanac Music: ‘You’ve got a friend’ – Songs Referencing Friendship
May 22, 2026 by 116 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs referencing friendship. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 2)
May 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths continues recalling his time working for the Melbourne FC. In Part 2 he reflects on Sean Charles and Allen Jakovich both of whom not only made a huge impression on Richard but also the footy world.
Sal’s Preview – Round 11: Worth his Weight in Gold
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal presents analyses a round of tight AFL games and gives his thoughts on Scott Pendlebury’s milestone.
Almanac State of Origin Lunch – June 17: With Roy Masters and some Queenslanders on tour.
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac crew are meeting for lunch on June 17, before the second State of Origin match. Come and meet some Real Queenslanders from Up North as they prepare for the game at the MCG. All welcome.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
May 21, 2026 by 5 Comments
Prop by the Sea recounts the highs and lows of Magic Round for all the teams who played.
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: The Unintended Consequences of Economics
May 21, 2026 by 9 Comments
This week, The Prospector offers an interesting vision of where the world of footy may be heading as the world around us shifts.
2026 NRL – RITV: Round 11 – No Magic from South Sydney in Magic Round; Thoughts and Prayers are with Jai Arrow
May 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Over a glass of 2021 Murray Street GMS, Rabbit in the Vineyard questions the future of Cody Walker’s place on the South Sydney team in 2027, and sends thoughts and prayers to Jai Arrow.
Recent Comments