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.











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