Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: It’s Not Unusual

Tony Robb channels his inner Tom Jones

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 8 Preview

Collingwood believers have been stretched to the limit in 2016, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life Round 8 preview will help alleviate your concerns.

Fearless Round 7 – Mother’s Day preceded by a Super Six Games on Saturday. Good Thinking!

Fearless reviews Round 7 with Super Six Games on Saturday preceding Mother’s Day Sunday.

1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 5: Wax. Crack. The Sack?

Gordon Agars, with help from Mike Gucci, reports on Round 5 1986 at the Blacks. Two A1 losses in a row and the rumblings have started, while the new Treasurer is having an impact.

Mason Cox – From US College Basketball to the AFL

Tony Samboras fills in some of the background to the Mason Cox story and the people behind Cox’s quick ascension to AFL ranks.

A Difficult Break Up

Ben Footner is still missing him.

Unpalatable ‘Pies need new recipe

His beloved ‘Pies are decidedly unpalatable at present. So Jeff Dowsing assesses the ingredients and attempts to concoct a new recipe.

Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: New Kid On The Block

You can forget the bubblegum pop of the late-80’s boy-band New Kids On The Block. Joe Moore says that his Swans have a new kid who looks to be here to stay.

Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Retribution

Alex Docherty reckons the Dogs and Crows have a fierce history. This one, tight and emotional (” ‘BONTYYYYYYYY!!!!’ I get up off the couch and scream his name”), was “a fantastic game of footy. The Dogs are back.

Lethal Leigh’s reform: How twelve ancient Uni of Hobart footballers have influenced the direction of the AFL

A resolution from a North Fitzroy Arms lunch may have altered the direction of Australian football. [Never under-estimate the touring Tasmanians – JTH]

Frustrated Eddie: another snide remark about the Swans

Jan Courtin wonders to what Eddie McGuire is referring when he mentions Sydney’s “controversial recruits.”

Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: 5 stages of grief in a Smith St bar

Wearing t-shirts with wine stains, David Wilson’s characters take us through the 5 stages of Collingwood grief in a Smith St bar.

Round 7 – Fremantle v GWS: Love Hurts

As is customary, Josh Coales meets his Grandad for the Freo game. But now at 0-7, Josh thinks his Dockers are teaching him some life lessons [Happy Birthday Josh’s Mum – Ed].

Round 7 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: 300 Cheers for Drew Petrie

Years ago, Drew Petrie made an early impression on Rob Chanter (and son). And much like his footy career, D Petrie’s 300th game was a beauty.

Almanac Art: Calling all artists who would like to exhibit their (football) works in Mildura and the Riverland

Citrus Bob Utber is convening a major football art exhibition in Mildura. If you would like to be part of the exhibition here’s how to get involved. [This looks terrific – JTH]

WAFL Round 8: Sharks maul Lions

Les Everett wraps up WAFL Round 8. East Fremantle Sharks again enjoyed visiting Leederville [who doesn’t? – Ed].

Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: Junkyard Dogs Launch Schadenfreude Festival

John Butler is pretty satisfied with Carlton’s new direction. How about Collingwood, JB?

Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast: Cats hold strong (Junior Almanac)

Young John Sullivan’s Mum received a message during the week – did John wish to form part of the on-ground guard of honour for the Cats on Saturday? You bet. “It was so cool to see them all up so close on game day, not at training or a skills clinic.”

The 2016 Bernie Quinlan Cup – Round Seven

Earl O’Neill’s homespun Round 7 review is again three-parts-wisdom to one-part-speculation. [You’d need to go a long way to find better Round reviews – Ed].

Junior Footy – Ivanhoe v Fitzroy Under 9-S: Rainy day thriller

Theo Harms reports on his Fitzroy Under 9-S side’s cracking game against Ivanhoe. With photos from Richard Colyer. [Well done Theo – Dad]