As the dust settles on Gather Round, the 2026 season marches on with Round 6, and we are back to dig through the footy vaults. This week, we’re looking at a slate of matchups with deep historical roots and some truly bizarre origin stories.

Whether it's a grudge match decades in the making or a modern rivalry still finding its feet, we’ve got the archives open and the tapes running. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s take it back to where it all began.