Round 2 – Carlton v Sydney: A win for the ages

Ross Treverton remembers when a win against the Blues was a surprise rather than an expectation

Nearly the perfect weekend, but near enough doesn’t pay out.

Melbourne Rebels ruin an almost perfect weekend for Wayne Ball

Round 2 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Seers of Miseries

Steve Hodder says don’t waste your time paying attention to the so-called experts when it comes to Hawthorn.

Cam Hookes’ Collingwood Life 2016 – Round 2 Review

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Pies Round 2 win over Richmond

Round 2 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Little Deaths

Peter Baulderstone writes exclusively for the Almanac from his locked ward at the Royal Melbourne. Typing in a straight jacket was tricky, but unlike his Eagles he bravely soldiered on.

Round 2 – Brisbane v North Melbourne: Old Stagers

On a sun-kissed Queensland day, Smokie Dawson stands in a rare, sun-kissed moment of sheer elation as his Rooboys go 2-0.

Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: Undermanned Bombers win one against the odds

Essendon Bombers spirited victory over Demons was one of belief for the Club and Nick Weidmann

Almanac Weekend Sport Review – April’s Fool: Ch 7 have no idea about promoting AFL in Sydney

All the sports results worth knowing and a gripe about AFL on free to air in Sydney

Round 1 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Campfire Tragedy

Aidan Hammond, aged 10, heads to Melrose for the traditional extended Brown family Easter camping get-together. They listen to the Crows match against North – around the campfire.

Round 2 – St. Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Here’s To You Roo

Alex Docherty cheered the big Doggies win and acknowledged a champion playing his milestone game.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Crossbreeding for glory and shame

Many coincidences and Peter McCormack’s noggin move Phil Dimitriadis to pick a side of footballers who have played for both Collingwood and Richmond. [Fine yarn – Ed]

Round 2 – St. Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Dogs Reign On St. Nick’s Parade

The Saints hosted the Dogs for Nick Riewoldt his 300th game. Where does he stand when compared to other St Kilda greats?

Oh we’re from Neverland…

Richmond needs to rebuild according to Cranky Pete.

Round 2 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: the Neagles’ huge day!

Rulebook reports in on the Crows’ big win and a huge day for the Neagles in presenting the Showdown trophy

Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: Spirits lifted in a remarkable victory

A susprisingly big crowd turned up to see the Bombers first home game of the season and they watched a spirited performance which resulted in what many considered an unlikely win. Rod Oaten braved the Autumn cool.

“Walla” relishing AFL opportunity

The long road is paying off for Anthony McDonald-Tipungwati says Jackson Clark

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: You have to larf

The death of Ronnie Corbett, the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and an April Fools’ Day win for his Pies result in Jeff Dowsing experiencing delirium and hilarity in equal measure.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: That mob from Victoria Park

For John Green, losing to the old enemy at Victoria Park in the old days was virtually a foregone conclusion. Which makes losing to a weakened Collingwood at the ‘G so much harder to take.

Round 1 – Tour Diary: Auckland Geelong Supporters Club

The boys come across The Ditch for the annual footy weekend and take in a lot of footy culminating in the Easter Monday spectacular at the MCG.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Pies make Tigers April fools

Michael “we almost can’t believe it as we song the song” Labiris takes the keyboard for the Floreat Pica Society in Round 2.