Almanac (Footy) Music: Collingwood 2023 meets “60 songs that made the 90s”

 

It’s Grand Final week 2023. Collingwood and Brisbane.

 

For anyone new to this Collingwood team, here’s a brief explainer.

 

About 18 months ago my friend K Hall put me onto a podcast called “60 songs that made the 90s.” The host (Rob) takes us through one song per episode. The show has been sufficiently popular that they’re now up to episode 91. I know. It’s a fine series. I’ve learned a lot.

 

The song list is eclectic – though each song earns its place.

 

Much like the playing list and players at Collingwood in 2023.

 

And so in this Grand Final week, when ‘other’ supporters may wonder about the Pies, I’ve here matched each Collingwood player (from Friday’s Preliminary Final) with the song from “60 songs that made the 90s” – that best encapsulates them – or best encapsulates their bearing, their influence, their ‘way’.

 

I’m aware D McStay was injured last Friday. And team selection for the Grand Final won’t be known for a few days. But we can update matters in the comments section.

 

 

Collingwood 2023 meets 60 songs that made the 90s

 

Backs

 

N Murphy: Under the Bridge, Red Hot Chili Peppers

 

Runs and moves and supports and hugs and smiles through life with the generosity, desperation and selflessness of that opening riff. Take me to the place I love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

D Moore: Mayonaise (sic), Smashing Pumpkins

 

Uniquely carves a place in the world through relating to and tapping into the universal feeling of isolation. Raw ability and the courage to keep turning up. But when I can – I will try to understand – that when I can I will.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Quaynor: Vogue, Madonna

 

“What are you lookin at?”

 

 

 

 

 

Half Backs

 

B Maynard: Cannonball, The Breeders

 

Alternative darling with a captivating voice. Has a swirling disregard for norms.

 

 

 

 

S Pendlebury: Nothing Compares 2U, Sinéad O’Connor

 

Outwardly calm and serene, with a will of iron. Nothing compares.

 

 

 

 

J Howe: Shoop, Salt-N-Pepa

 

Here I go, here I go, here I go again… Fun and flight is harder than it looks. Makes me wanna shoop.

 

 

 

 

 

Centres

 

S Sidebottom:  November Rain, Guns n Roses

 

Signature. Goes on and on (and keeps going) and through it all, brings enormous servings of profound and skilful genius. Everybody needs some time on their own.

 

 

 

 

J De Goey: Down by the water, PJ Harvey

 

An icon of independence – of creativity and strong beliefs. A raw talent that can take you from exulted wonder to bone-rattling fear in a blink.

 

 

 

 

J Daicos: Nightswimming, R.E.M.

 

Leaves planet Earth under the power of its charm and soaring beauty. I’m not sure all these people understand.

 

 

 

 

Half Forwards

 

B Hill: Killing in the name, Rage Against The Machine

 

Calls out injustice. Rebellion is alive – they bring socialist and revolutionary ideas to the mainstream.

 

 

 

 

B Mihocek: Gangsta’s Paradise, Coolio

 

A large distance exists between the stark realities behind much performance and the public’s perception.

 

 

 

 

P Lipinski: If it makes you happy, Sheryl Crow

 

Strange discoveries, being in the right place at the right time – and sure – if it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad.

 

 

 

 

Forwards

 

J Elliott: Hey Jealousy, Gin Blossoms

 

A jangle-rock hit. Dark lyrical content suffused with a bright air of possibility. Well tell me do think it’ll be alright if I could just crash here tonight?

 

 

 

 

 

D McStay: Pretty Fly (For a White Guy), The Offspring

 

A comedic punk-rock classic. Gunter glieben glauten globen.

 

 

 

 

W Hoskin-Elliott: Fade into you, Mazzy Star

 

Somehow floating just beyond the reach of most. Understatement is a thing. I want to hold the hand inside you – I want to take the breath that’s true.

 

 

 

 

On ballers

 

M Cox: Enter Sandman, Metallica

 

Huge trajectory from their early work to their mainstream turn and their wide, wide influence. Say your prayers.

 

 

 

 

 

B McCreery: Crash into me, The Dave Matthews Band

 

Quite a contrast between the immense prowess and artistry and their fandom’s reputation. In a boys’ dream.

 

 

 

 

J Crisp: Sabotage, Beastie Boys

 

Evolution from frat boy situation to enlightenment – all while consistently dropping anthem-scale bombs. I’m telling y’all it’s sabotage.

 

 

 

 

Bench

 

D Cameron: Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now), C+C Music Factory.

 

Rapid rise to acclaim from the underground scene. Give me the music.

 

 

 

 

N Daicos: The Distance, Cake

 

Quirky sensibilities, the role of sarcasm and humour and eccentric, mad production. The parts are incredible, The sum, moreso. He’s fighting and biting and riding on his horse.

 

 

 

 

T Mitchell: Wonderwall, Oasis

 

Big stage, big performer, whose hard working roots are where everything starts. You want to under-rate this? Go right ahead. Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you.

 

 

 

 

O Markov: Torn, Natalie Imbruglia

 

Sometimes a repeat actor on the stage knows their role. Sometimes they NAIL it. I thought I saw a man brought to life.

 

 

 

 

Sub

 

J Ginnivan: Smells like teen spirit, Nirvana

 

Stand back. I’m worse at what I do best and for this gift I feel blessed – our little group has always been and always will until the end.

 

 

 

 

Spotify playlist

 

Enjoy these pies.

 

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