Round 16 – Sal’s Preview: Going the early crow

Sal is back to rescue you from your tipping woes ahead of a crackerjack, Covid-affected Round 16.

Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Sydney: A-Mayes-ing win in birthday twin wins

On his birthday weekend, Nick Kossatch didn’t get to see his local BITS Saints secure a top four spot, but he was able to witness the Power rally to produce a heart-stopping win over the valiant Sydney Swans.

Round 15 – Richmond v St. Kilda: Saints find their mojo against tired Tigers

Braham Dabscheck woke up on Friday feeling confident about a St Kilda upset win over the Tigers. But what he got even blew his lofty expectations away in a stunning MCG victory for the Saints.

Almanac Footy Writing: Continuing the umpiring debate…

Nothing in the AFL is as contentious as the decisions made by the men in green. Stainless jumps into the umpiring debate.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review

Cam Hooke is back sounding as chuffed as ever – his optimistic predictions all came true as his Pies romped to a startling Queens Birthday win over Melbourne.

Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A heart-breaking/ warming finale

In an emotional edition of the annual Big Freeze on Queens Birthday, Sean Mortell breaks down the final chapter of Nathan Buckley’s coaching career at Collingwood.

Almanac Games: Do you know this board game?

Denise and Yvette, the footy sisters, are looking for your help. Have you heard of this game Footy Trivia, do you know how to play? They are as hopeless at understanding the rules as they are at kicking a real footy. Help wanted!

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review, Round 13 Preview

Cam Hooke casts his elated eye over Collingwood’s heart-stopping win over Adelaide before turning optimistically towards a crunch Queens’ Birthday clash with the Dees.

Round 12 – Sydney v St Kilda: If Only!

It wasn’t the barnstorming performance Jan Courtin expected, but she was left relieved and satisfied once the final siren confirmed a nail-biting win for her Swans over the luckless Saints.

Round 12 – Essendon v Richmond: Inside information

John Green ruminates on what constitutes a good modern football side, before wondering just how costly the loss of former assistant coaches may be when Essendon close in on his Tigers in the annual Dreamtime clash.

Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Fremantle: Power deliver top-class bookend quarters

From a BITS Saints shellacking to a Port Adelaide masterclass, Nick Kossatch witnessed both ends of the spectrum during his football weekend.

Round 11 – Collingwood v Geelong: Dear old Melbourne

In a timely poem, Dips sums up the current atmosphere in Melbourne as they bunker into a fourth lockdown. Saturday’s clash, according to Dips, epitomised the current mood in the town as Collingwood and Geelong spluttered along.

Round 9 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Doggies chew off Port’s flag fancy tag

Nick Kossatch’s full day of footy didn’t go to plan, with the Yeppoon Swans crushing his Saints before the Dogs stole an Adelaide Oval win over the Power.

Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: A double showdown day

Nick Kossatch had two showdowns in one day – a local grudge match and the Port Adelaide v Adelaide clash. In an exciting and long day, he saw plenty of entertaining footy.

Round 6 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: A St Kilda’s state of mind

Yvette Wroby stopped writing for the Almanac when St Kilda gave her little joy. There just wasn’t much to say. But with higher expectations in 2021 and disappointing performances, pictures tell it so much better.

The Unsung – Round 5: Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe

Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fifth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Atu Bosenavulagi and James Rowe.

Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: An impressive Port show dims Carlton’s hopes

Nick Kossatch was hoping to see Port Adelaide, and specifically Robbie Gray, dominate the Blues once again. He got his way, as Gray and a raft of other young Power players ran riot on the MCG.

Round 4 – Haiku Bob: The slide

Haiku Bob paints a vivid picture of his Pies, in the midst of fighting a slow start to the season.

Round 5 – Brisbane v Essendon: A wet and dismal night in Brisbane for the Dons

Rod Oaten was shocked to turn on his TV and see a waterlogged Gabba awaiting his Dons. It didn’t get much better, as he was left dispirited by Essendon’s performance against the firing Lions.

Round 5 – St Kilda v Richmond: Extremely disappointing and devastating loss

It was a tough time for Yoshi, who saw his Saints get crushed by Richmond on Thursday night footy. Bemoaning his side’s inadequacies, Yoshi calls for a tougher response against Port Adelaide next week.