Local footy returned this weekend to ovals throughout Australia. Paul Bateman found himself on the boundary at his local ground, a moment he describes in a mere three lines….
Round 5 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Ruthless Hawks dazzle as Dogs get a reality check
April 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
The Hawks are up and about, leaving their Bulldog opponents in the dark (brown) with a Gather Round clinic. Kristian Cavallo has more within.
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Saints fight in an effort to make Banger proud
April 13, 2026 by 2 Comments
Going into the Croweaters’ den to face a local side during Gather Round isn’t for the faint of heart, but Ian Wilson’s Saints did just that and got the chocolates against Port Adelaide.
Almanac Footy: Heaps of fun at FIDA launch
April 13, 2026 by 1 Comment
Footy’s back all over the place, and Vin Maskell has highlighted one of the standout organisations, FIDA, as they launched 2026 with a game between legends and pollies.
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Sainters just that bit better
April 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Saints proved to be a little too quick and a little more polished in their hard-fought win over Port to conclude Gather Round.
Almanac Poetry: My Portrait by an Artist Friend
April 13, 2026 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is basically KD’s commentary on a recent portrait of him by his artist-friend, Terry Matassoni.
Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports
April 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Round 5. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
April 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents The Floreat Pica Society match report for the Gather Round game between Collingwood and Fremantle.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview
April 12, 2026 by 1 Comment
Going down to the Dockers by a goal was not the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 and Collingwood supporters wanted in their Gather Round match in Adelaide. Cam also previews the Round 6 clash against their old foes Carlton.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Temple of Lohmann
April 12, 2026 by 2 Comments
Jamie Simmons takes his rugby league loving father in-law in a ‘cultural exchange’ to watch Brisbane easily defeat Collingwood in their Round 4 clash at the Gabba.
Round 5 – Essendon v Melbourne: Lift off, a long time coming!
April 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What a relief it was for Bomber supporters to record their first win in 18 matches against Melbourne by 45 points in their Round 5 Gather Round match.
Almanac Footy: Addio Michelangelo Rucci
April 11, 2026 by 4 Comments
Michael Sexton pays tribute to well-respected South Australian footy journalist and broadcaster Michelangelo Rucci who is returning to his family’s ancestral home in the village of Roccacinquemiglia in Italy, to live.
Almanac Poetry: Two Odes to the Joys of Going Racing…55 Years Apart
April 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Wayne Peake suspects that race-goers of the early 70s were closer to their post WW1 counterparts than to the racegoers of 2026
Almanac Music – ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’: Orcutt Shelley Miller
April 10, 2026 by 2 Comments
Greg A is culling his music library. He’s also discovered a new sound he really likes – Orcutt Shelley Miller. ‘Check it out’ is his clear advice.
Almanac Life: Reacquainted after forty-two years
April 10, 2026 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson and his mate Eddie met decades ago when they were into punk. After 42 years, their divergent life paths crossed. It was 1983 all over again!
Almanac Music: ‘Caught in a trap’ – Songs Referencing Catching.
April 10, 2026 by 62 Comments
In this instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song themes, the subject is songs referencing catching. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Sal’s Preview – Round 5: Let’s Gather in the Autumn Glow
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal cogitates on the concept of Gather Round and its location before offering his Round 5 tips as well as his thoughts about the feature races at Caulfield and Randwick.
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