It’s tough being a Blues supporter, especially when the team gives up a winning position during the ‘premiership quarter’ and overrun to lose the match as they did against the Roos reports Greg A.
Almanac Footy History: Carlton’s 1970s windfall from the Bendigo zone
March 24, 2026 by 3 Comments
The Bendigo Football League provided a windfall in players for the Carlton Football Club during the country zone period from 1969 – 1985. Jack Coyne has produced a You Tube clip celebrating many of the players recruited in the 1970s.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: ‘half-arsed football’
March 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller, tongue-in-cheek, writes about his tentative conclusion that the Carlton FC wants to mirror T-20 cricket by only ‘playing’ for half the game time. He sees evidence of Carlton’s half-a-game strategy in the first two games of 2026, much like their 2025 model.
Opening Round – Sydney v Carlton: The Irresistible Swans
March 11, 2026 by 2 Comments
Keiran Croker reports on a first-up win for the Swans – and a particularly irresistible third quarter
Almanac Footy: Carlton 2026 season preview
December 31, 2025 by 4 Comments
How will Carlton fare in 2026? Micky McTigger runs his discerning eye over the Blues’ list
Almanac Books: ‘Champions of Carlton’ – Miles Wilks
December 2, 2025 by 10 Comments
Blues fans, here’s the book you’ve all been waiting for, ‘Champions of Carlton’ – it’s a cracker!
Almanac Footy: Carlton!
July 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths utilises his AFL management experiences to present his view of the issues concerning the Carlton FC at the moment.
Round 16 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Taking The Piss
June 27, 2025 by 12 Comments
Not quite the result Carlton fans hoped for as another poor performance leaves them lamenting once again reports John Butler.
Almanac Life: An eventful few weeks
June 26, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Fuller is another ‘Blue Bagger’ in despair with Carlton’s performances. To relieve his Carlton pain, he has received joy from overseas travel, supporting Sunderland FC, running, and politics as he explains.
Almanac Footy: Carlton 2025 – How Blue Can You Get?
June 24, 2025 by 12 Comments
It’s tough being a Carlton supporter at the moment! John Butler does some soul searching as to why the club has not met their supporters expectations for such a long time.
Vale Robert Walls
May 21, 2025 by 13 Comments
Robert Walls, who died recently, had a prominent life in football. John Harms looks back over the years and recalls a fireside chat with him.
Almanac Rugby League: A league lamb no longer lost
April 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
Although a firm AFL follower Andrew ‘Dougie’ Fraser admits he is also a fellow NRL traveller and recalls his attraction to the game and the Canberra Raiders.
Almanac Footy: Blue Saints
September 9, 2024 by 16 Comments
Inspired by Gerard Cashill (see “Round 24 – Carlton v St Kilda: Happy Days!” from September 4th), Glen! has created a composite team of Carlton players who were offloaded to St Kilda in the 1980s.
Round 24 – Carlton v St Kilda: Happy Days!
September 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Gerard Cashill recaps the Round 24 match between Carlton St Kilda, a showdown that holds a special significance for him.
Lachie Neale
September 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
Cripps or Neale? Damian Balassone knows who he prefers.
Round 15 – Carlton v Geelong (by the numbers)
June 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
Peter Fuller is impressed by Carlton’s comprehensive victory against the Cats and believes the season ahead is looking good for the Blues as he explains.
Almanac (Footy) Book Review: ‘Larrikins and Legends’ by Dan Eddy
May 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Raging Bull has enjoyed the story of Carlton’s domination (despite internal conflicts) from 1979-82, and the larrikins and legends who played hard and partied hard.
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): Wobbly Carlton to sneak home?
May 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Reading between the lines, it looks like Sal thinks the Blues have a Danger Game against the Suns. Here’s his preview of the rest of the Indigenous Round along with a look at a few of Saturday’s races.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review, Round 9 Preview
May 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Life is good for Cam Hooke. It needs no explaining…but there’s a smile in every word.
Finals Week 2 – Melbourne v Carlton: Tradition
September 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber delighted being an unbiased spectator at the nail biting Semi Final match between Melbourne and Carlton.
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