Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Uninvited Escapee

The ANZAC eve match always start with a moving ceremony. Tigers supporter John Green was there for the showdown between Richmond and Melbourne.

Round 7 – Who, where, and when?

Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 7.

Almanac Music: Robert Earl Keen – ‘The Road Goes On And On’

‘The Road Goes On And On’ by Robert Earl Keen is the best put down song by anyone since ‘Positively 4th Street’ by Bob. It’s a cracker!

A grievance from the ‘Unrealistic Attempt’

Unrealistic marking attempts are due more respect for their attempt from the umpires than they presently receive argues Punxsutawney Pete.

Round 6 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Power break hoodoo for first win

After a horrid start to the AFL season 2022, Port Power bounced back with a convincing win over West Coast for their first win of the season.

Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 (Super Round)

Union took over Melbourne with a bunch of teams in town for a Super Round of Super Rugby Pacific. Despite the homeground/country advantage, the Kiwis showed why their sides are rightly feared.

Round 6 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Ich bin Ein Q-Clash

One swallow doth not a summer make, nor does one trip to the Gabba usually make a Queenslander, but Shane Reid’s recent family escapades in the Sunshine State had the maroon coursing through his veins for the Q-Clash [I prefer ‘Pineapple Grapple’ on the topic of making names happen – Ed.]

Almanac Teams: A Cloke(d) Hunter in the Weed; Obscure 33s (1980- )

Rodney Boyd’s second crack at the players of the Number 33 has some lasting cult figures (and haircuts going through a bit of a revival of late!) and some less noted relatives of more famous names.

An Anzac Story: The Death of Mark McGrath

This Anzac Day West Adelaide will honour Mark McGrath along with eight other former players who made the supreme sacrifice during the two World Wars. Michael Sexton shares the story of McGrath’s footy career and RAAF service.

Collingwood v Essendon Queen’s Birthday 12 June 1972

MagpieGreg remembers the first time Des Tuddenham returned to Victoria Park after leaving the Magpies to coach the Bombers. It was a massacre for Tuddy!

Almanac Soccer: Barnsley FC 2022 – Relegation awaits

Coming close to promotion to the Premier League last season, 2022 has been a huge disappointment for Barnsley FC as relegation to League 1 awaits them.

Round 6 – GWS Giants v St. Kilda: Miracle at Manuka – Saints’ Jacks slay the Giant(s)

Second on the ladder, 5 wins and 1 loss, the Saints are looking the real thing for season 2022. Braham Dabscheck reviews their Round 6 win against the Giants.

Round 6 – GWS v St Kilda: Good luck with the policing of body language

Old Dog is an admirer of umpires, but not of the AFL for expecting their umps to be mind-readers.

Almanac Footy: No need for umpire reform, Eddie

Yes, footy umpires need more respect but that doesn’t mean the whole system should be dismantled, writes RON REED.

Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: We’re not gonna to take it

Sal Ciardulli has considered the ins and outs of the teams, who’s playing who, to present his considered opinion and tips for the Round 6 matches.

Balcony Banter: Pizza and possibility

Roger Lowrey’s day out to the MCG to watch Geelong take on Hawthorn is recounted in his article on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.

FEARLESS 2022: Round 5 reviewed and ‘playworpel’ introduced

FEARLESS 2022 reviews all the Round 5 matches in his inimitable style.

WAFL Round 1: Kick straight

The WAFL season is underway and Les Everett is back to keep us up to date.

Almanac (Tassie) Lunch: In Hobart on April 23

The annual Footy Almanac Tassie Away Lunch is on Saturday April 23, the day before the North Melbourne-Geelong game at Blundstone Arena. All welcome. Bookings essential.

Balcony Banter: Kicking back

MCC member Lynda Carroll revels in the performance of her Melbourne Demons against GWS – the third quarter was one for the ages!