Finally, we publish George Grossek’s Grand Final prediction, and his in-time review. The impact of ruckmen divides opinion. George values them. [Sorry for the delay George – JTH]
Grand Final – Geelong v Brisbane: Nostradamus George finally gets a run
October 13, 2025 by 1 Comment
Grand Final – Geelong v Brisbane: I went to the Grand Final
September 29, 2025 by 8 Comments
Lots of senses got a workout for Dips as he attended the last Saturday in September courtesy of a mate who supports the opposition.
Grand Final Preview – Geelong v Brisbane: Five talking points
September 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
Declan Dempsey-Young considers the key elements of the AFL Grand Final.
AFL Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: The Savannah or Domestic – Which felines will prevail?
September 26, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal has a few ideas about what does and what doesn’t need to be done to improve the game overall. He expects the Grand Final to be a close affair, and there are tips for the horses in both Melbourne and Sydney. (Thanks, Sal, for another cracking year of your distinctive take on both the AFL and horse racing. See you in 2026! – Eds.)
Almanac Flashback: Preliminary Final, 2013 – Hawthorn v Geelong: One last blow?
September 19, 2025 by 29 Comments
In an Almanac Flashback to 2013, John Harms takes us through a celebrated preliminary final between great rivals, Hawthorn and Geelong.
Preliminary Finals Preview: George plays the percentages
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
George Grossek previews the preliminary finals with his trademark authority, offering the percentage chance for each team.
Almanac (Footy) Life: Taka Finds God
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Gerard Cashill met Taka through a Japanese sewing group. The rest is history.
Round 13 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Frozen Faith – Footy, Family, and a Kardinia Slog
June 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
James ‘Dermie’ Demetrie and the Darl and her Dad brave the elements at Kardinia Park for the Cats game against the Suns.
Round 11 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: A cracking match for all concerned
May 27, 2025 by 5 Comments
Peter Argent had a massive Thursday covering the Cats-Dogs match at Kardinia Park.
Almanac Footy: The Lions, The Cats, The Gabba and The Divine
May 30, 2024 by 36 Comments
John Harms will be talking about the Gabba on 612 4QR this afternoon. We reprise this piece from the Covid years…
The Gabba! Before it became yet another monolith to Mammon, it was a ground of immense character. In his 2020 preview of the Brisbane v Geelong Preliminary Final, John Harms explains the mystique of former days.
Round 3 – Hawthorn v Geelong: From the Shane Warne Stand
April 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
It was a cultured day and evening out for Marcus Holt as he took in the Hawks v Cats game at the ‘G’ before a dash to the theatre to see ’37’. A good day out indeed!
Almanac Life: Being 60. And loving it. (Especially when you’re in a pub and the Cats are firing)
March 24, 2024 by 11 Comments
Dips knows what he likes, and he likes pubs in Melbourne, old mates and Geelong winning away from home.
Round 15 – Geelong v Melbourne: From the study in Nhill
June 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
It was (literally) a school night for teacher Marcus Holt so he couldn’t make the trip to Kardinia Park. Instead, he watched from his study in Nhill ‘with’ a couple of mates. [Spot on – Ed]
Almanac Poetry: The Greatest
October 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks puts his poetic licence on the line with a rhyming tribute to the Cats’ 2022 triumph
Grand Final: Sal’s Preview (and some racing tips)
September 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
Sal is hoping to have a celebratory ale with his Swans mate this weekend. Read his analysis of the Grand Final and check out his racing tips.
Almanac (Grand Final) Footy: The Danger
September 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber helps us get inside the head of his grandson as the Pivotonian No. 35 prepares for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Sydney Swans.
AFL Grand Final: Bucket list item crossed off or ending in tears?
September 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson is determined to share the week leading up to Saturday’s Grand Final with his boys in the hope that, come Saturday night, he will be able to cross ‘a big one’ off his bucket list.
Almanac (Australian and rugby league) Footy – “You call this ‘finals fever’?”: An NRL + AFL Travelogue
September 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton displayed his footy catholicism by taking in both NRL and AFL finals in Melbourne. As a Carlton supporter he was emotionally uninvested in either match, standing back to make a whimsical evaluation of what transpired around him.
Finals Week 3 Preview – It’s the people’s round
September 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal sorts out his tips for Week 3 of the AFL finals series and checks out the chances on the track in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Review
September 5, 2022 by 11 Comments
Who would have thought the review would be just as good as the preview? Dips takes us through one of the all time classic finals between Geelong and Collingwood from his perspective in and around the MCG.
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