Round 6 – Carlton v Sydney: Swans might need a new angle

Jean-Paul Pelosi has some concerns for the Swans.

The Galahs – New Australian Documentary (plus giveaways)

Tony Wilson’s The Galahs is now available on DVD! Don’t miss this legendary documentary about the first Victorian AFL stars who jetted off to Ireland in 1967 to challenge the All-Ireland champions, County Meath, at their own game.

(Read on for details about the Almanac’s special giveaway)

Round 6 – Carlton v Sydney: Are the Swans the new Turtles?

Les Currie brought a big headache back from Canberra, so he watched from the couch as the Blues inflicted more pain on the Swans.

A Not So Good Terrible Weekend

Rod Oaten’s teams let him down last weekend. He’ll be back.

Round 6 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Prelim Re-visited

With the night markets in safe hands, Les Currie paid a visit to his Uncle Dave in Canberra and saw his Doggies take on GWS in a thriller.

Are We There Yet? Yes. We. Are!

Anne Cahill Lambert has a new spring in her step after Hawthorn’s new CEO was announced.

Lord’s Taverners Event (May 30)

Join Gillon McLachlan, James Sutherland and Cameron Ling at the Lord’s Taverners’ dinner on May 30.

When the Cubs Came to Fenway

Brian brings the latest from America for all the Aussie baseball fans.

WAFL Round 7: Barricades and brick walls by Les Everett

Les Everett brings us the latest from round 7 of the WAFL.

The Arm of Harmes

An ode to Wayne Harmes from Damian Balassone.

Round 6 – Adelaide v Richmond: Hiding

Jack Banister should have taken his broken laptop as an omen for the hiding Richmond were about to receive from the Crows.

Round 6 – Carlton v Sydney: You can’t buy confidence at a store

A slow start to a good game with individual players securing a Carlton win, writes John Butler

Round 6 – Adelaide v Richmond: Richmond Kicked Away After Quarter Time

Lachie Brown sees the Crows go 6-0 for the very first time. “The Crows are looking unstoppable in 2017.”

Round 6 – Adelaide v Richmond: Tex stole all the goals

Both of young Aidan Hammond’s teams saw off threatening Tigers on Sunday. Yes, his Adelaide Crows faced Richmond – but this story also describes his Walkerville Cats, who took on the Salisbury West Tigers.

Round 6 – Carlton v Sydney: A Matter of Trust

Joe Moore, a faithful Blood, compares this season to a square pie – he doesn’t trust it.

Round 6 – Geelong v Collingwood: Five day turnaround (Floreat Pica Society)

Dave Nadel files for the Floreat Pica Society. Five days ago the Anzac Day match featured many poorly-performed Collingwood players; “including the skipper who had played his worst game in ten years.” What a difference five days can make.

Round 6 – Adelaide v Richmond: Crows Sunday Twilight Delight

A delightful twilight game at the Adelaide Oval for Malcolm Ashwood and his red hot Adelaide Crows.

“After the game” – Four Corners – on the struggles of elite athletes post-retirement

What happens to elite athletes after retirement? On Four Corners tonight… “elite athletes blow the whistle on the high price paid for sporting glory.”

Round 6 Premiership Favourites

Young Aidan Hammond tests his old theory regarding premiership favourites

A crowded issue

Passionate North fan Marnie Cohen takes aim at those keyboard warriors all too ready to have a crack at the size of Saturday night’s Etihad crowd