Richard Griffiths right hand man during his time with the Demons in the late 80s/early 90s was recruiting officer Don Barron. Don was instrumental in bringing Max Gawn to the club and recalls that time in a chat with Richard. {This is a terrific celebration of Max Gawn and a tribute to Don – Ed]
Almanac (Sporting) Life: Heremas and his ‘Sputnik’
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What’s a suburban footy club if you can’t play a few pranks on committee members? Pestwac recalls his younger footy days playing rugby.
Almanac (Other) Sports – The Professional Women’s Hockey League
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator is back to tell us about his latest sports passion – women’s ice hockey. But don’t worry, he hasn’t forgotten about his other keen interests.
2026 NRL – Round 3: Premierships may not be won in March but…
March 18, 2026 by 2 Comments
It might only be March and two rounds into the season but the signs are already ominous for several clubs, both for good and not so good. Ian Hauser makes an early season assessment of the results thus far.
Almanac Footy – Season 2026: Nostradamus George has gazed into his crystal ball
March 17, 2026 by 5 Comments
George Grossek places his Nostradamus cap firmly on his head and makes his prediction how the AFL ladder for 2026 will be at season’s end.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society match report
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Floreat Pica Society presents Collingwood’s Round 1 match report against the Crows.
Round 2 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Findout who, where, and when your favourite team is playing in Round 2 of AFL season 2026.
Almanac Life: Returning – Dips retraces the Irish footsteps of his great-grandmother
March 17, 2026 by 10 Comments
Dips O’Donnell retraces his Irish heritage in the diary and footsteps of his great grandmother during his trip to Ireland many years ago. A cracking read to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide Review
March 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the result the Collingwood faithfull were hoping for reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 of their Round 1 loss against Adelaide,
Almanac Food: Old Dog’s Bush Pub Vego Reviews
March 17, 2026 by 8 Comments
The Old Dog enjoys a good parma and a burger. As a vegetarian Old Dog can find it tough eating out, discovering what you get is sometimes like the roll of the dice as he recalls.
Almanac Cricket: Mulgrave – a club, a community, a family.
March 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
A chance drive down Garnett Road, Waverley, took Liam Grima’s parents to the Mulgrave CC. They have been stalwarts of the club ever since.
Round 1 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Rewriting The Script
March 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
Reflecting on a match that did not follow the usual script, Smokie Dawson was cautiously uplifted by the Kangaroos comfortable win over the Power in round 1. The backdrop of pre-season rumblings from the board, that there were no more excuses, seemed at odds to him in the face of the coach’s avowed patience with North’s rebuild.
Almanac Other Sports: A Brief History of the Triple Jump and Human Suffering
March 16, 2026 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall returns to his theme of Sports Day postulating the origins of the triple jump. He concludes that the ancient suffering of the event, for both officials and athletes, lives on.
Almanac Poetry: Puppet Presidents
March 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley looks at leaders put in place by higher powers who actually pull the strings.
Almanac Lunches: Mark Bolton, ‘Ladder’, and the Bombers for lunch
March 16, 2026 by 4 Comments
It was another cracking Almanac Lunch to celebrate the start of AFL Season 2026 at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. Former Essendon player Mark Bolton discussed his career as a footballer and working with homeless youth in an inspired, articulate, and impressive chat with Footy Almanac’s John Harms.
Round 1 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Unknown Dees v Unreliable Saints
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
In the ‘unknown’ v ‘unreliable’ match at the MCG in round 1, Ian Wilson provides a quarter-by-quarter description of all the action. He was impressed by the Dees terrific team effort, but was disappointed by the same old Saints.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Ruthless Dogs dismantle passive Giants in Marvel thrashing
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Kristian Kavollo reports on the Bulldogs running riot in their Round 1 match against the Giants to score a resounding victory.
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs Maul Insipid Giants.
March 15, 2026 by 1 Comment
It was a disappointing reversal of form for the GWS Giants as they received a thumping from a rampaging Bulldogs team reports Richard Griffiths
Round 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide: I’ve Been Waiting For A Win Like You
March 15, 2026 by 4 Comments
Swish wasn’t expecting Adelaide to get the chocolates against Collingwood and the good showing by some Crow unknowns made his night even better. Will they take that form on the road again over the next few weeks?
Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants: Dogs smash Giants. What more can you say?
March 15, 2026 by 2 Comments
Greg A presents some thoughts about his feelings towards AFL footy, and reviews the Bulldogs thumping of the Giants in their Round 1 match.
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