Carlton captain Patrick Cripps led his Blues to a magnificent four-point win against premiership contender Geelong at a raucous MCG on Friday night, reports Nick Kossatch.
A note about the three-day interruption to Almanac transmission.
June 1, 2026 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac site was down for a number of days. But it’s back now.
Round 12 – Carlton v Geelong: An amazing upset
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dedicated Carlton supporter Matt Harvey finally made it to a Carlton match for the first time this year – and what a match to see! Carlton winners by 4 points in their Round 12 clash against Geelong.
Round 12 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Fair to Middling – Floreat Pica Society match report
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob presents this week’s Floreat Pica Society match report of Collingwood’s Round 12 clash against the Western Bulldogs in which the Pies went down in a nail biter.
Almanac Life: My Pal Gladden
May 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The circus comes to town and Gladden, the elephant, ends up in the Pestwac family’s back yard as he explains with more tales from growing up in the 1950s.
Almanac Footy: Mid-season footy reviews – Part 2
May 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
In Part 2 of his AFL 2026 mid-season reviews, Micky McTigger examines the prospects of the Essendon, Fremantle, Geelong, and Gold Coast clubs.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: An independent observation
May 29, 2026 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber watched the St Kilda v Hawthorn Round 12 match as an independent observer and presents his thoughts of the game.
Round 12: St Kilda v Hawthorn: Hawks’ Day made at Marvel
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Louie Cina recaps a first half of Hawthorn dominance, tall forward roulette, and Will Day’s return while looking forward to the Hawks’ clash with the Dogs next week.
Almanac Footy: The Melbourne Football Club – Recollections and Reflections (Part 3)
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Richard Griffiths continues recalling his time working for the Melbourne FC. In part 3 he tells of his venture to Prospect Oval where he checked out two SANFL stars – Darren Jarman and Garry McIntosh.
Round 11 – Haiku Bob: Like no other
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It was Scott Pendlebury’s day at the MCG in Round 11 as Haiku Bob reflects in his customary way.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: Tough night for Saints’ supporters
May 29, 2026 by 1 Comment
A tough night for St Kilda supporters as they go down by 52 points to Hawthorn in their Round 12 clash reports Ian Wilson
Almanac Travel: Three Candles in Santorini
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mickey and Claire visit the city of Fira on the island of Santorini. They take a moment or two to think and talk at the Holy Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 7
May 29, 2026 by 3 Comments
Swifty cops a beating, reveals the findings of his investigations to his antagonist and more in his search for the missing child in Episode 7.
Almanac State of Origin – Game 1, 2026: And they know it.
May 28, 2026 by 5 Comments
John Harms makes a big claim about the State of Origin result in Game 1 of the 2026 series.
Almanac State of Origin – Game 1, 2026: The view from the Tanunda Club
May 28, 2026 by 2 Comments
Three Kingaroy Red Ants RLFC mates sat down at the Tanunda Club last night with a bottle of Rockford GMS to watch SOO 1. Russel Hansen takes up the story of the game.
Round 12 Preview – Vale Neale Daniher – A Life of Hope
May 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli pays a tribute to Neale Daniher. He also presents his thoughts and tips for Round 12 of the AFL season accompanied with his racing tips for Caulfield and Eagle Farm.
Almanac State of Origin – Game 1, 2026: Prop by the Sea (was there)
May 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Despite a devastating loss for Queensland, Prop by the Sea looks back at the first game for State of Origin 2026 with pride. It was a victory for the Maroon spirit.
Almanac State of Origin 2026: The Prospector’s Pickaxe – Blues Dynasty that never happened
May 28, 2026 by 2 Comments
Ahead of the 2026 State of Origin, The Prospector reflects on the 2025 State of Origin, and how NSW always seems to fall short.
2026 NRL – RITV: Round 12 – Two Tries for Penitani on Debut; Cody Speaks about Discipline
May 27, 2026 by 2 Comments
Over a glass or two of 2023 Tscharke Shiraz Shiraz Shiraz, Rabbit In The Vineyard reflects on South Sydney’s third loss for the month in Round 12 of the NRL.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
May 27, 2026 by 3 Comments
Prop by the Sea reviews Round 12 of the NRL, and looks ahead to both Round 13 and the State of Origin series. Check out his fun facts and one-gamers.
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