After a weekend with several surprise results, the NRL is full of people and clubs who are more than a tad miffed this week.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 3 Review and Round 4 Preview
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A good Round 3 win to the Pies over the Giants is reviewed by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026, and the Round 4 match against Brisbane is previewed.
Almanac Footy: 2026 AFL Draftees Preview – Ch.1
March 31, 2026 by 4 Comments
Micky McTigger looks ahead to some of the likely prospects for this year’s AFL draft.
Round 4 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 4 of AFL Season 2026.
Almanac Poetry: ‘High on the low down in Wonthaggi (even though I have to jump), reprise’
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Except for the personnel involved, play remains much the same on the streets of Wonthaggi as it has for ages recalls James Walton in his poem.
Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: No surprises at Marvel
March 30, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths was unable make the match with the Giants playing Collingwood at Marvel on Friday night. Thunderstorms and high winds delayed his flight from Sydney, but his nephew’s wedding on Saturday atoned for the disappointment of the missed match.
The People’s Elbow: No longer angry, but conditioned.
March 30, 2026 by 5 Comments
The People’s Elbow comes off the top rope and offers some sobering insights into the Carlton Condition.
Round 3 – Carlton v Melbourne: Voss to a half-back flank?
March 30, 2026 by 1 Comment
In a past life, Greg A held the Blues close to his heart as a South Australian with an adopted VFL side that featured many big names from west of Horsham…but now he finds more to like in their opponents, the Demons.
Round 3 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Another crash landing!
March 30, 2026 by 2 Comments
Although beaten again, the Bombers put up a much better effort against North Melbourne to go down by 2 goals.
Almanac Poetry: Stone and Darkness
March 30, 2026 by 2 Comments
We reprise Kevin Densley’s seasonal poem in the lead up to Easter, set at dawn in the precinct of St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Jealous Of The Cats Success, But Gee! I Admire Them!
March 30, 2026 by 3 Comments
In summing up Thursday night’s game at Kardinia Park, Dan Lonergan believes Adelaide has a lot to prove while you just have to respect the Cats’ winning ways.
Round 3 – Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles: Young guns shoot down Port
March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The old and the young of the West Coast Eagles combined to pull off a win for the ages on the road against the Power, writes Nick Kossatch.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Riding my bike to the footy. What!? Is it 1975 again?
March 29, 2026 by 3 Comments
The Spirit of Tasmania, and a bicycle, transported Danny Russell all the way from Devonport to Kardinia Park to see the Cats host the Crows on Friday night. The story of his journey and his observations at the footy are worth a read.
Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
March 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Richard Moody presents the Round 3 match report of Collingwood v GWS on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society and he liked what saw from debutant Oscar Steene.
Round 3 – St Kilda v Brisbane: “Ahh Well.” …… till next time
March 28, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson went to Marvel Stadium with a positive outlook for his Saints, but in the end it was the physical presence and connectivity of the Lions that burst St Kilda’s pressure balloon.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Meet The New Loss, Same As The Old Loss
March 28, 2026 by 3 Comments
Swish went to Kardinia Park with low expectations and these were duly met.
Almanac Life: A day in the life of a postie
March 27, 2026 by 2 Comments
Nick Kossatch takes readers through a day in the life of a Postal Delivery Officer, and it’s much more than blowing whistles these days.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – International Style #10 ~ Complete Albums of Dylan Covers by Solo Male Artists (Take 1)
March 27, 2026 by 5 Comments
In the latest episode of ‘Dylan Covers’ series, Karl Dubravs looks at international male artists who have recorded albums wholly, or predominately featuring Dylan songs.
Almanac Footy: Little Nostradamus
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber follows up his earlier AFL season predictions and has now determined the finishing position for all teams at the end of the home and away matches.
Round 1 – Geelong v Fremantle: It’s not all over after all
March 26, 2026 by 4 Comments
Geelong’s loss to the Suns had a big impact on John Harms. But the Freo game has changed things, as he explains. [A rare match report from JTH – Ed]
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