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ROUND 18

Fremantle 15.21.111 d Sydney 10.13.73
Collingwood v North Melbourne
St Kilda v Port Adelaide
GWS v Geelong
Carlton v Hawthorn
Adelaide v Gold Coast 
Western Bulldogs v West Coast 
Melbourne v Richmond
Brisbane v Essendon

ROUNDS 1-17

 

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Almanac Music: ‘My Girl’ – Songs Referencing the Words ‘Girl’ and/or ‘Girls’

July 10, 2026 by 1 Comment

In this instalment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD looks at songs that reference the words ‘girl’ and/or ‘girls’. As is always the case, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.

Sal’s Preview – Round 18: Row the Long Boat!

July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

According to Sal, the Socceroos have to bridge a particular skills gap before they can mix it with the elite countries. Meanwhile he offers his thoughts on the AFL’s Round 18 and the key races at Caulfield.

2026 NRL – RITV: A reality check for South Sydney

July 9, 2026 by 1 Comment

RITV can’t understand why one of his coaches hasn’t sat Cody Walker down for a heart-to-heart about discipline and temperament.

2026 NRL – Prop By The Sea: You Gotta Love Footy!

July 9, 2026 by 5 Comments

In his recount of Round 18, Prop By The Sea declares his favourite game of the match to have been between the Knights and Dolphins! As for Round 19, in a battle of the sea creatures, Prop places his bets on the Dolphins in their match against the Sharks.

2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: The Blue Negligee

July 9, 2026 by 1 Comment

This week, The Prospector takes some time off from discussing NRL to appreciate the great underdog, Chuck Wepner.

2026 NRL – State of Origin, Game 3: The Decider – Laurie Daley’s Blues finally put it all together.

July 8, 2026 by 1 Comment

The NSW Blues were deserved winners of the Game 3 Decider at Lang Park. Ian Hauser offers his take on the game.

Almanac Life: Simon Brodkin in St Kilda, 4 July 2026, and more.

July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Since moving to Ballarat, Ian Wilson and partner Lynda, enjoy their forays by train to Melbourne for shows, cultural activities, and the food. Ian reviews a recent weekend taking in comedian Simon Brodkin in St Kilda, the sights and sounds there, and his favourite Banh Mi in Footscray.

2026 NRL – Round 19, NRLW Round 2 and State of Origin Game 3: Another 5-day carnival of rugby league!

July 8, 2026 by 2 Comments

Five consecutive days of rugby league – paradise! And it all starts with tonight’s State of Origin decider at Lang Park.

Round 17 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Footy brings people together no matter what the result

July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment

On Friday night Dan Lonergan attended a prostate cancer charity footy match on the Mornington Peninsula. While keeping an eye on the Swans v Bulldogs game he concluded that, at the end of the day as much as we enjoy it, footy is not life or death, ensuring you are healthy is.

Almanac Life: Mystery Pub at the Bartley – Meat, Grog, Grog, Meat

July 7, 2026 by 7 Comments

Mickey Randall, and his wife Claire, take readers for another night out at a ‘Mystery Pub’ with all its pros and cons truly noted.

Round 18 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2026: Who, where, and when

July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Crunch time is fast approaching for many teams wishing to play in the 2026 AFL Finals Series. Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 18.

Almanac (Working) Life: PNG

July 7, 2026 by 1 Comment

Pestwac recalls going to work in PNG with an idea that he would become a patrol officer, but he became everything.

Round 17 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Junk time – talking ’bout Hawks v Dees

July 6, 2026 by 4 Comments

Following his Hawks from afar, Trucker Slim did some huffing and puffing but by game’s end he was more circumspect about the world.

Round 17 – Port Adelaide v North Melbourne: The North Melbourne Football Club and the Curse of Adelaide Oval

July 6, 2026 by 5 Comments

North Melbourne’s losing streak at the Adelaide Oval has stretched to 15 as Frank Licciardi reports.

Round 17 – Essendon v St Kilda: Bombers crash landing overlooked by Saints!

July 6, 2026 by 1 Comment

With his 4 year old grandson dropping the Bombers for the Blues, Col Ritchie just wonders how much lower the Bombers can go without losing more supporters.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review / Round 18 Preview

July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews their Round 17 match against Gold Coast, and previews Round 18 against North Melbourne.

Round 17 – Gold Coast Suns v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report

July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Michael Waters presents the Round 17 match report of the Gold Coast v Collingwood game on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.

Almanac Poetry: An Unseen Guiding Hand?

July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment

This week’s poem by Kevin Densley is previously unpublished one about the feeling he gets when writing well.

Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports Rounds 1-17

July 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 17. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.

Round 17 – Essendon v St Kilda: A win is a win

July 5, 2026 by 4 Comments

Ian Wilson took his hat off to Essendon fans who continue to turn up, but it was the same old story for the Bombers who are in terrible shape. For the Saints, a win is a win.