Wednesday @ The Almanac

Hayden Kelly muses about the demise of hot gospellers among the ranks of coaches.
His reminiscences of the wonderful orators of the past can be read HERE.

 

ROUND 8

Collingwood v Hawthorn
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
Adelaide v Port Adelaide
Essendon v Brisbane
West Coast  v Richmond
Geelong v North Melbourne
Carlton v St Kilda
Sydney v Melbourne
Gold Coast v GWS

 ROUNDS 1-7

 

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Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans: Curnow delight as Swans blitz burst the Bulldogs’ spirit

April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

While the Sydney Swans enjoy the view from the ‘AFL’s Everest’, the Western Bulldogs battle a horror run of injuries writes Kristian Cavallo.

Round 7 – Richmond v Melbourne: The exuberance of youth always excites sport

April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The exuberance of young players in driving the future of sport delights football (Australian Football and Soccer) commentator Dan Lonergan.

Almanac (Business) Life: The Lex Design podcast caught up with Dips O’Donnell

April 29, 2026 by 2 Comments

Lex Design’s Renee Ballard gets chatting about taking the boring businessy stuff seriously in a creative setting. We’ve all got to eat. [Dips makes more sense here than at the All Nations – JTH]

Almanac (Life) Stories: Drover – The Blue Whale of the District

April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Pestwac draws on his life experience to relate the tale of Drover and Rover, two very unalike horses who caused a problem at the country races one day.

2026 NRL – Round 9: Women’s State of Origin Game 1 and the changing landscape of the NRL

April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Women’s State of Origin takes pride of place in this week’s rugby league offerings, and it will have a great ‘support cast’ with several great match-ups in the NRL as well.

Almanac Writing: The Furphy Literary Award 2026 (Entries closing April 30)

April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Entries are closing on April 30, but you still have time to prepare your story for submission! [Almanac writers are very well suited to this competition – Ed]

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview

April 28, 2026 by 1 Comment

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews Collingwood’s convincing win against Essendon in their ANZAC Day clash, and previews upcoming match against Hawthorn.

Round 7 – Essendon v Collingwood: Bombers crash as Magpies swoop

April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Not quite the result Col Ritchie was hoping for as his Bombers crashed against a dominant Collingwood in their ANZAC Day clash.

Round 8 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when

April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Some cracking games coming up in Round 8 of the AFL footy season 2026. Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.

Round 7 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Slick Power slice through Cats in a big scalp win

April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Nick Kossatch believes Josh Carr’s game-plan is gelling well. Port’s possession game, and then run and gun through the corridor, complemented with two ruckmen on the ground at the same time, worked a treat against the Cats.

Round 7 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)

April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

It was a delighted FPS member Gayle Neville-Hill after Collingwood’s 431 gamer Scott Pendlebury wound back the clock to help put Essendon back in their box on Anzac Day.

Round 7 – GWS v North Melbourne: Giants hold on to honour Toby in Anzac thriller

April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

A day for Giants fans to remember as their talismanic leader, Toby Greene, claimed the club games record and their side a tough fought win over the Roos. Richard Griffiths shares his thoughts.

Introducing The Footy Almanac’s latest interns: Marina and Kristian

April 27, 2026 by 5 Comments

Meet our two interns here at The Footy Almanac for 2026: Marina Cerra and Kristian Cavallo.

Almanac Poetry: Granny’s Lost It

April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Kevin Densley describes this week’s previously unpublished poem as ‘reflecting upon old age and the inevitability of death’.

Round 7 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints invested in fast footy

April 26, 2026 by 1 Comment

Ian Wilson was accompanied this week by ‘mad Saints fan’, Michael, whose special comments ended with: “most enjoyable match since the ‘Miracle@Marvel’ last year”.

Almanac Footy: The Stand Rule – and why it’s driving me nuts!

April 26, 2026 by 4 Comments

Richard Griffiths is infuriated by the Stand Rule. And he asks, who exactly is the man on the mark?

Almanac Football History: George Challis – The Pride of Cleveland   

April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments

As another ANZAC Day dawns, once again we will remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers in the ‘war to end all wars’, including many VFL footballers. Roger Spaull pays a heartfelt tribute to Tasmanian George Challis who played for Carlton before enlisting.

Almanac Life: In Memory of The Fallen

April 25, 2026 by 11 Comments

Sheralee Menz has a wonderful appreciation and understanding of her local community. Today she shares her life’s journey to better and more fully understand the words above the gates to a country football ground – ‘In Memory of The Fallen’. (Achingly beautiful – Ed.)

Almanac Life: The Deaths of Walter Edward and Walter Leslie Peake on The Western Front, 1917

April 25, 2026 by 2 Comments

Join Wayne Peake as he shares his family’s story of brave soldiers who fought for their country, and the surprising twist that came to light years later.

Almanac Life: An ANZAC Day Memory – Lest We Forget

April 25, 2026 by 4 Comments

Allan Barden recalls attending ANZAC Day ceremonies in 2018 with his partner Lorelle Abbott. A special ceremony remembering the crew members of a Beaufort bomber that crashed at Mt Gambier during training was especially moving as it involved a distant relative of his partner.