WAFL Round 5 – Subi make it 27 in a row

Les Everett looks at Round 5 in the WAFL, where Subiaco maintained their incredible run.

Dan McCarthy – Inspired by the racing game by KB Hill

KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.

Balcony Banter Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Keep your eye on the Red, Blue and Pink

Demon fan Joseph Ryan was just glad he could attend the Pink Lady Game with his mum.

Round 7 – Carlton v North Melbourne: This was about them

As much as he enjoyed the win, Andrew Starkie finds it hard not to talk about how bad the Blues were.

Round Seven: The Centesima Rerum Venalium Cup

Earl O’Neill takes a percentage view of the form lines after round 7.

Footy Poetry: Mongrel Punt Proverb

Proverbially succinct advice from Damian Balassone.

Almanac Lunch: George Megalogenis – The Football Solution

George Megalogenis will be guest at the Almanac/Odd Friday lunch on Friday, May 17. He’ll be discussing his book, ‘The Football Solution: how Richmond’s premiership can save Australia’.

Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Pink Lady Day

Citrus Bob saw a thriller between Melbourne and Hawthorn on what is always a big day for every footy fan touched by the scourge of breast cancer.

Winter cricket

The old cricketers’ winter-only fitness-maintaining pastime of footy has morphed into the season-defying juggernaut that is the AFL, but as John Gascoigne shares, it’s far from a one-way process, with winter cricket more popular than ever before.

AFL Round 7 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Tiring Friday nights – nothing better

Sean Mortell reflects on Collingwood’s Friday night win.

Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 5. Right here

E.regnans and family make it to Uluru. It makes E.regnans wonder. His big questions are answered by his children. This is the final part of ER’s roadtrip series. [Thanks for this ride ER – JTH]

Can Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review & Round 8 preview

Cam Hooke takes a look at Collingwood’s strong win against Port Adelaide in Round 7 and predicts what Round 8 might hold for them when they come up against the old foe Carlton.

Round 7 – Brisbane v Sydney: True Believers

Jan Courtin can remember previous struggles for the Sydney Swans (and South Melbourne). So she’s thankful for recent success, and looking forward to her club rising again.

Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 4. Compelled

“Compelled,” wrote Patrick White. And now E.regnans and family are drawn closer to the geographical centre of Australia as they endure the heat of summer on Day 4 of their roadtrip Uluru.

Round 7 – Geelong v Essendon: Cats and cup cakes

Dips O’Donnell is a man of impeccable manners so when he is caught at a birthday party with the footy on the TV in the next room he finds himself locked in battle with his own conscience.

Pub Review: Hotel Victor, Victor Harbor

Sometimes a discount voucher is no bonus. Mickey Randall didn’t have the greatest time at the Hotel Victor.

Floreat Pica: The Magpie Faithful – a morning with the legendary Peter McKenna

Ramon Dobb spent a morning in Magpie Heaven, as he attended he attended a CFC Past Players event featuring legendary Pie spearhead Peter McKenna.

Round 7 – GWS v St Kilda: Once again realising being emotional

Yoshi is finding that he becomes emotional when watching or listening to St Kilda matches. He is obviously a true Saints fan.

Round 7 – GWS v St Kilda: We Haven’t Got the Close One

Manuka Oval in Canberra is superbly suited to Saturday afternoon football, as William Westerman reports. But as a neutral observer he was hoping for a closer game.

Round 7 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society Report

Our FPS correspondent (Richard Moody) is no fan of Docklands, but he’s a fan of the Pies and their classy outfit, as they notch another strong win. [Some interesting nicknames in there – Ed]