Round 6 – Gold Coast v Essendon: Gold Coast beat latest version of Baby Bombers as local footy settles in

April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Multitasking radio commentator Dan Lonergan takes us around the grounds as he describes the footy action in both the AFL (Round 6) on the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (Round 2) at Red Hill.

Almanac Footy: Can the Brownlow review learn from the old Cazalys?

September 26, 2025 by 5 Comments

After the kerfuffle about this week’s Brownlow Medal count, Micky McTigger offers a series of alternatives that just might address the problems involved.

Almanac Footy: A two piecer on the Brownlow – A modern rant, and an old Almanac short story

September 23, 2025 by 9 Comments

Matt Rowell is a deserving Brownlow Medallist, a player of influence and impact according to Old Dog. He presents his ‘modern Brownlow rant’ and a reprised Brownlow influenced short story first published on the site in 2012 for our enjoyment.

Round 10 – Gold Coast v Hawthorn: They spoilt me.

May 20, 2025 by 5 Comments

With an ice-pack at his back, Old Dog enjoyed the Gold Coast v Hawthorn match as he recovered from a crook back.

Round 22 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: A Big Mac upsets the Bombers!

August 13, 2024 by 4 Comments

It took a Big Mac to ground the Bombers eating up their chances of playing in the finals in 2024.

Almanac Footy: The AFL’s Ginger Wildcats

March 10, 2024 by 2 Comments

Ginger cats in Ian Wilson’s family reminded him of some AFL ginger headed players as he explains.

Round 19 – Brisbane v Gold Coast: Freedom 21

July 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Jamie Simmons wound up alone at a nervous ‘Gabba on the weekend, masked and ready. As always, his line of sight illuminates only the worthiest of details.

Round 2 – Gold Coast v West Coast: Immense

June 18, 2020 by 2 Comments

Less a match report than a decision to record the witnessing of something special, Jarrod Landells felt the need to pay due deference to the number 18 in red and gold.

Round 2 – Gold Coast v West Coast: “And it goes to a Gold Coast player…”

June 14, 2020 by 3 Comments

Matt Quartermaine, sans pub TV coverage, takes to the radio to follow the Suns-Eagles clash on Saturday evening. He was reminded of a sketch he did with Parko thirty years ago. Here’s his report – and you’re sure to love the YouTube clip. [Prescient – Ed]