Kristian Cavallo reports on the latest Easter Monday classic between the Hawks and Cats at the ‘colosseum’.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Heroic Hawks stun the Cats in an MCG classic
April 7, 2026 by 4 Comments
Opening Round – St Kilda v Collingwood: Hyped-up Saints out-hyped by Pies
March 11, 2026 by 10 Comments
The Saints had a bevy of new recruits, but The Pies out-hyped them at the MCG as Dan Lonergan reports.
‘G, what happened Melbourne?
December 29, 2025 by 4 Comments
Times change and with it experiences – from Test cricket, to the footy and public transport, shunt gives his thoughts on recent times in Melbourne
Almanac Cricket: Ken Eastwood – entering the nineties
December 27, 2025 by 5 Comments
Ken Eastwood bobs up on trivia nights. He’s just turned 90. In the first installment of a two-part series, Mic Rees looks at his career.
Almanac Teams: Melbourne Test memory makers
December 22, 2025 by 11 Comments
In the lead up to one of the biggest days on the Aussie sporting calendar, Rodney Boyd continues his series with a look at some of the memorable players who have graced the ‘G.
Almanac Cricket (Obsession): When the bug was caught…
December 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
Chris O’Callaghan remembers the time when he fell in love with cricket, and his Dad’s part in it, and how he soon became obsessed. [Welcome Chris – Eds]
Preliminary Finals Preview: A weekend for footy purists
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dan Hoban assesses the two AFL preliminary finals, in the knowledge that there is every chance they’ll be games of the highest quality. [Good to have you back on the site Dan – Ed]
Almanac Finals – Week 1: George’s (very considered) analysis of the AFL contenders
September 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
Based on the many games he sees as an usher at the MCG, and to start the discussion about this year’s AFL finals race, George Grossek offers some thoughtful analysis on the premiership contenders. He welcomes your thoughts?
Round 10 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Haiku Bob – silent rain
May 19, 2025 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob has gone all autumn on us, as he creates the atmosphere of the Pies-Crows game.
Almanac Cricket: The beautiful nothingness of Test cricket
December 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
Kate Burke is one of life’s enthusiasts. As a thinker and writer she has many strengths across many disciplines, especially in Agriculture and leadership, analysis and planning. One is to find relatable situations and moments; she’s got a terrific eye for the sporting moment. She sent John Harms this email about Test cricket, an email that applies perfectly to the denouement of this Boxing Day Test today.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India: Fourth Test, Day 2 – Australia consolidates
December 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber gives his thoughts on Day 2, when Australia took the upper hand in the Fourth Test at the MCG.
Almanac Teams: Debutants at the MCG
December 23, 2024 by 7 Comments
It’s one of the biggest events on the December calendar – Test cricket at the MCG. Rodney Boyd continues his teams of location-based debuts at this modern day colosseum of the southern hemisphere.
Round 21 – Collingwood v Carlton (Floreat Pica Society)
August 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
Frank from the Floreat Pica Society recaps Scott Pendlebury’s 400th game and the Magpie’s nail-biting win over Carlton.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood has a bit of work to do over the final rounds of this 2024 season. Cam analyses the Geelong game and looks at the crucial match against Hawthorn this coming weekend.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Following their loss to Essendon, Cam Hooke’s beloved Collingwood now sits just outside the top eight. However, not all hope is lost as Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s showdown with Geelong in Round 18.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Life took a bit of a smack when the Suns showed what a good side they are at home. Can the Pies consolidate against the Bombers on Friday night and have the Collingwood faithful become addicted to close finishes?
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.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Sydney: Red (and white)
March 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
The last time he was at the MCG, the incomparable Taylor Swift left her mark on Jake “Cobba” Stevens. On Friday, he returned to watch his Swans defeat Collingwood.
Almanac Anniversary Celebrations: Citrus Bob at the MCC Library 150th Anniversary Luncheon – A minnow among the big fish
November 3, 2023 by 15 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber was among the who’s who of the sporting writers world at the MCC Library 150th anniversary luncheon on Monday, and he had a fabulous time.
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