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Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Euphony

After participating in the Big Freeze march to the ‘G, Jackson Mansell settles in to watch his ‘Pies record a tough come-from-behind win over the Demons.

Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Floreat Pica Society match report

Tony Scully presents the Floreat Pica Society’s match report of Collingwood’s inspiring win over the current premiers.

Round 11 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: A day in the life!

Allan Grants heads to Docklands for a garden-variety day at the footy, which ends up having its special moments.

Round 11 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne: Saints hop over the hapless Kangaroos

Braham Dabscheck on the Saints’ comfortable win over the lowly Roos and what to make of the season so far at the bye.

Round 9 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Port’s forwards stand tall in Roo-molition

Port Adelaide power their way over the hapless Roos with a convincing win in their Round 9 match.

Almanac Music: The Definitive Melbourne Song

Ian Wilson has nominated a song by ‘Weddings,Parties,Anything’ he believes to be the definitive Melbourne song.

Almanac Footy History: Len Thomas, South Melbourne: ‘A chip off the old block’

Roger Spaull documents in depth the story of father and son South Melbourne greats Len and Bill Thomas and their connection to service in the armed forces for this ANZAC Day.

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 4 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: Wall-paper cracks become Grand Canyon chasms

Port coach Ken HInkley may still be optimistic but he’s not convincing Nick Kossatch.

Round 3 – Melbourne v Essendon: Promising signs for the Dons

It was not quite the boilover Col was hoping for but the Bombers were not disgraced in their loss against the Dees.

Round 3 – Preview: Essendon v Melbourne – A boilover?

Pards is still confident tipping the Bombers, perhaps this is the round of the boilover!

Almanac Soccer: A Six-Pointer Top of The Table Clash Favours South Melbourne

Luke travels to South Melbourne’s away game against St Albans in a top of the table clash. See what’s inside with a little surprise and a full recap of photos and highlights of what was a hotly contested match

Almanac Footy: A Lost Classic – Round 14, 1993. Fitzroy v North Melbourne

Adam Fox re-visits an epic 1993 clash between North Melbourne and Fitzroy.

Almanac Soccer – NPL Round 3: Derby’s Downpour Delight as South Melbourne brush aside Knights

The juggernauts from Lakeside keep rolling on – the latest win a comfortable result over old NSL sparring partners Melbourne Knights. Luke Radziminski has all the details.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 3: Humiliated by Weapon No. 7

The Test selectors took their time identifying him but Scott Boland’s selection couldn’t have been more rewarding for all concerned, writes RON REED.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 3: Boland bowls them out

‘Citrus’ Bob Utber has spare time on his hands in Melbourne after the Australians routed the Poms to win both the Third Test and The Ashes early on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 2: When you have to be grateful for second best

AN unlikely hero defies a surprise England fightback at the MCG, writes RON REED.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 2: Bowlers give England hope but batting lets Poms down

The English bowlers put their team back into the 3rd Test only to be let down by their batters once again reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 1: Not traditional, but all the better for Australia

It was a commanding day for the Aussie team as the English batters once again failed on Day 1 of the Ashes Boxing Day Test reports Sean Mortell.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 1: Australia continue on their merry way!

‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on Day 1 of the Third Test where Captain Cummins gambled on sending the Poms in, a wise decision on reflection.