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Sir Garfield Sobers has died. Barry Nicholls recalls four encounters with the greatest cricketer of all time. Read his story HERE.

ROUND 19

Geelong 15.12.102 d St Kilda 11.9.75
Sydney 10.11.71 d by Adelaide 13.9.87
Port Adelaide 11.9.75 d by Fremantle 15.13.103
North Melbourne 11.10.76 d by Melbourne 13.14.92
Collingwood 14.6.90 d Carlton 10.9.69
West Coast Eagles 10.9.69 d by Brisbane 13.15.93
Richmond 6.16.52 d by Hawthorn 18.14.122
Gold Coast 9.14.68 d by Western Bulldogs 11.11.77
Essendon 10.7.67 d GWS 8.16.64

ROUNDS 1-18

 

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Almanac Tribute: Four ‘encounters’ with Garry Sobers – RIP Garry Sobers

July 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment

With the passing of one of the greatest cricketers ever, Garry Sobers, Barry Nicholls recalls four encounters he had with the great man.

The People’s Elbow: On a Certain Kind of New Zealand Man

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Round 19 – Geelong v St Kilda: Cats fully committed as Saints slip

July 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson made the trip to Kardinia Park to see if the Saints could get a win against one of the teams above them on the ladder. But the Cats had other ideas.

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs ~ International Style #12: French Artists Do Dylan

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In the latest episode of Karl Dubravs ‘Dylan Cover Songs ~ International Style #12’ looks at French artists doing the songs of Dylan.

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‘Citrus Bob’s Ashes Diary 2025-2026’ is the latest self-publication from Citrus Bob Utber to hit the bookshelves. Col Ritchie reviews the book and liked what he read.

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Shane Reid was extremely impressed by the elegance and humility of Kelvin Templeton discussing his incredible footy career and the town he grew up in, and his burgeoning writing career in an author event at the Traralgon library.

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2026 NRL – RITV: The Jai Arrow Birthday party

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With Origin now over, Prop by the Sea looks back on last week’s games, questions the pathetic game by the Dolphins, and sides with the Warriors for their game next round.

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This week, the Prospector reflects on the droughts many teams have gone through across the years, and who is breaking through it.

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RITV reports from the Tanunda Club where a group of rugby league enthusiasts took in Game 3 of the 2026 State of Origin series.

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Dix presents The Floreat Pica Society match report for Collingwood’s Round 18 victory over North Melbourne.

Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: The drivers of Friday night footy, North Melbourne, go back to the future

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While in Brisbane commentating a masters and over 40 cricket touranment, Dan Lonergan took time out to visit a sports bar and watch the Friday night game. He prefaces his match report with a look back at North’s golden era and a time when they were custodians of the Friday night timeslot.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review / Round 19 Preview

July 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s defeat of North Melbourne and looks ahead to the clash with the old enemy, Carlton

Almanac (Working) Life: Motorbikelessness is a thing.

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Pestwac remembers a time when he helped out driving sheep along the long paddock.

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Mud – In memory of Barry Dickins: RIP

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Barry Dickins has sadly passed away. The Footy Almanac reprises a classic story Barry published on the site. RIP Barry Dickins.

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Barry Dickins, a Melbourne cultural fixture for many years – renowned playwright, poet, writer, actor and all round good guy has passed away. Adam Muyt pays a fitting tribute to a much loved ‘Roy Boy’.

Almanac Life: When a picture tells about a thousand words

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A photograph received from a family member recalled many childhood memories of growing up in Kwinana in WA in the early 1970s for Ian Wilson.