Marcus Holt has the Blues as he reflects in verse Geelong’s 4 point loss to Carlton in their Round 12 clash.
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Tell them the Blues are coming!
May 26, 2026 by 1 Comment
For Blues supporters, is it “all duck and no dinner”? And are Port too focused on the mantra of winning premierships. Dan Lonergan provides his thoughts.
Almanac Footy: Carlton 2026 – From Voss To Where?
May 14, 2026 by 7 Comments
John Butler believes the departure of Michael Voss had become inevitable. But Carlton’s path forward is much less obvious.
Round 9 – Brisbane v Carlton: Say it with Carlton.
May 12, 2026 by 3 Comments
Jamie Simmons delights readers with his account of a night at the footy with all its incidental adjuncts as his Lions scrape home against a spirited Carlton in their Round 9 match at the Gabba.
Round 8 – Carlton v St Kilda: Same old Blues with quick fixes constantly broken
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan introduces his match report by examining the recruiting styles and success of Carlton and St Kilda, clubs that also have a long history of exchanging players.
Round 3 – Carlton v Melbourne: Voss to a half-back flank?
March 30, 2026 by 1 Comment
In a past life, Greg A held the Blues close to his heart as a South Australian with an adopted VFL side that featured many big names from west of Horsham…but now he finds more to like in their opponents, the Demons.
Almanac Footy: Citrus Bob with season predictions for six teams
March 18, 2026 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber spent a hectic time in Melbourne over the weekend attending matches at the MCG, watching footy on TV, appointments with historians, and even had time for breakfast with a fellow Almanacker. Bob also considers how some teams will fare this season.
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 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.
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 24 – Carlton v Giants: Race and religion
August 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Although the Blues were defeated by the Giants, there was an eerie feeling of satisfaction as the Blues are finals bound as Joe Sexton explains.
Round 18 – Carlton v Geelong
July 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
In accordance with the Michael Voss contention that the Carlton v Geelong clash represented a club audit, Peter Fuller of Green Pen Ticks undertook and completed said audit which is presented herein.
Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Deja Vu
March 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Collingwood supporter Jackson Mansell attended the Carlton v Richmond Round 1 match and felt a sense of deja vu as he explains.
Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: Dees in a tight one
September 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli reckons the Grand Final is a 50-50 proposition but is leaning ever so slightly towards Melbourne. He’s also hitting his straps with the nags. He has a thorough look at the big Melbourne and Sydney races. And he has something to say about John Elliott.
The Merger Coda: The Birth of the Brisbane Lions
July 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
William Westerman concludes his account of the Fitzroy Lions/Brisbane Bears merger by placing it into its historical context and finds that, although it was ‘a tragedy, it was also the birth of something unique and special.’
Almanac Teams: Three cheers (1980-)
December 14, 2020 by 7 Comments
They’re always open for discussion, but this week’s team of the best Number 3s by Rodney Boyd has a controversial selection plonked on the pine.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 2 – Brisbane v St Kilda
April 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
We enter Round 2 of the 2007 season with a rare foray into prime-time for the once mighty Lions. Tony Roberts liked what he saw as the post-threepeat generation tore apart a hapless Saints outfit who themselves were favoured to finish high on the ladder.
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