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Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Revolutionising ball-handling and the bad karma that comes with it

‘Collingwood are training with footballs dipped in baby oil to simulate dewy Brisbane conditions.’ Sean Mortell couldn’t believe his ears! He took in the clash of the birds to see how that plan worked out.

Almanac Basketball – NBA 2020 Play-Offs: Conference Semi-Finals review

Despite the restrictions, the NBA is currently producing an exciting play-offs series. Sean Mortell has the review of the Conference Semi-Finals, which included overtime finishes and numerous game sevens.

Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview: Plenty of teams, one finals spot on the line

The Almanac’s Sean Mortell explains what Round 17 results mean for the competition before sorting through what’s at stake in the AFL’s Round 18. There’s a lot to play for!

Round 17 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Learning to trust again

Collingwood’s hard fought win against the Suns combined with Jordan De Goey’s fine performance has helped Sean Mortell ease some of the concerns he had for the team.

Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview: Top four settles, but top eight is up in the air

Round 16 provided several interesting results. After reviewing those and with finals places on the line, Sean Mortell runs his eye over the AFL’s Round 17 match-ups.

Almanac Sport: Caley Manzie – A lifetime of family, pride and sport

RMIT University student Sean Mortell chatted with fellow pupil Caley Manzie about her Indigenous Australian heritage and family involvement in sport, specifically hockey.

Almanac Basketball: 2020 NBA Playoffs – Series One Review

Sean Mortell presents his thoughts about the 2020 NBA playoffs featuring Series One of the Western and Eastern Conferences.

Round 14 – Review: Round 15 – Preview: A telling few weeks for top eight fancies

Sean Mortell reviews all the Round 14 matches, and presents his thoughts and tips for the coming Round 15 matches.

Round 14 – Carlton v Collingwood: Rekindling the rivalry, swelling the heart

Sean Mortell hasn’t experienced the visceral first-hand experience of the Carlton v Collingwood rivalry like Pies fans in the ’70s and ’80s did, but after a tight contest where finals qualification was potentially on the line, he has a better appreciation now.

Round 13/14 Review and preview: A glorious weekend in Darwin followed by blockbusters

Sean Mortell celebrates a great Sir Doug Nicholls round and looks forward to this weekend’s tantalising clashes.

Round 13 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Fresh torture methods, a deadly duo and Mayne’s Menagerie

Though not a storied rivalry, Sean Mortell has discovered some more domestic incentives to add spice to Collingwood’s contests with North.

Round 12 / 13 – Review and preview: Cats get the cream, and a great Sir Doug Nicholls Round ahead

Sean Mortell reviews the Round 12 matches before presenting his thoughts and tips for Round 13, a make or break round for many teams.

Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: One team sprints, another stumbles

Have the wheels fallen off at Collingwood? Sean Mortell saw not so much parallels as perpendiculars to the 2018 Queen’s Birthday demolition job and hopes to see more black and white dash and dare in the future.

Round 11 Review, Round 12 Preview: The draw returns as the top eight begins to settle

Sean Mortell continues his in-depth coverage of the AFL season, reflecting on the recently completed Round 11 and looking ahead to this week’s Round 12.

Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Baby steps

Sean Mortell says it isn’t easy being a black and white fan. He experienced the whole range of emotions as he watched the Pies confront the Crows.

Almanac (Footy) History: A season under the great Herb Matthews

Sean Mortell caught up with octogenarian (and Almanac contributor) Jim Johnson to findout about his footy career under South Melbourne legend Herb Matthews.

Round 10 Review, Round 11 Preview: Who wants to be a tipster?

Sean Mortell makes sense of Round 10 and previews Round 11 with this comprehensive look at all things AFL footy.

Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: A magical moment breaks through the buffering

Problems setting up the live stream, problems with Collingwood’s game, not a great start for Sean Mortell and his Magpies against the Sun In their Round 10 match. However, perseverance is rewarded in the end for the Pies as they win a close one.

Round 9 – Fremantle v Collingwood: A farewell multi for the Avalon

Sean Mortell’s beloved Toyota Avalon presented a pleasant surprise before it was towed away, a cache of loose change. A Ten Leg Multi Bet was the way to go thought Sean. Nine legs in, Collingwood to beat the Dockers, and Sean was on the money. Or so he thought.

Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview: Some big wins done; straight onto another telling week

No rest for the wicked as Round 9 blurs into Round 10; Sean Mortell has his finger on the pulse!