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Round 15

Fremantle 14.15.99 d Geelong 14.6.90
Gold Coast 14.13.97 d by Hawthorn 17.11,113
Adelaide v Melbourne
GWS v Carlton
 Collingwood v Port Adelaide
Richmond v North Melbourne
St Kilda v Western Bulldogs   

Bye: Brisbane, Essendon, Sydney, West Coast

ROUNDS 1-14

 

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Almanac Music: ‘Oh Boy’ – Songs Referencing the Words ‘Boy’ and/or ‘Boys’

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In this instalment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs referencing the words ‘boy’ and/or ‘boys’. As is always the case, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.

Swifty Taylor and the Missing Child – Episode 9

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Almanac Cricket: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or Cricket?

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June 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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June 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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June 16, 2026 by 1 Comment

On his way to the circus, Dan Lonergan listened to the North Melbourne v West Coast game on the car radio after a day broadcasting at Hastings. In his match report he reflects on the great rivalry between Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich in the 90s when the Eagles and the Kangaroos were flying high.

Round 15 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2026: Who, where, and when

June 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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June 16, 2026 by 3 Comments

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Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 14. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.

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June 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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