Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Enjoying the moment (Floreat Pica Society)

Frank Taylor volunteered to report on Collingwood’s Preliminary Final for the Floreat Pica Society – before the 2023 season even started. Here it is. With an extra dash of correspondence read out recently on ABC local radio.

Round 18 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Uncovering some history (Floreat Pica Society)

Not only does Frank Taylor write of another polished effort from Collingwood – but here he shares some history between Collingwood and South Fremantle – from South’s tour of SA and Victoria (by train) in 1954 [Outstanding – Ed].

Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Neale Daniher’s Round 13 (Floreat Pica Society)

Frank Taylor sees his Pies (first) take on Melbourne (third) and observes, reports and interprets here for the Floreat Pica Society.

Almanac Life: In Memory of Daphne Jean Crumpen

Frank Taylor was asked to speak at Daphne Crumpen’s funeral in October 2022. He described her rich life and the powerful influence she had on him.

Vale Philip Charlwood

Frank Taylor shares his fond memories of Philip Charwood, a fine man of character, a man who loved his Dees and was fantastic to be around.

Everyday Obits: Frank Taylor’s Eulogy for Joe Shepherd

Today, February 22, is the anniversary of Joe Shepherd’s death. He suffered terrible burns trying to save the properties of friend in Strathewen. His son Daniel, who was with him at the time, also died. Joe was a friend of Frank Taylor, and many others. A plasterer, he was one of the most respected tradies in the district, a mentor to many. Frank spoke at Joe’s funeral.

Round 23 – Carlton v Collingwood: The sweetest of sweet victories (Floreat Pica Society)

It’s a reflective Frank Taylor that writes this week for the Floreat Pica Society on this incredible game. “Who would have thought in March or April even in their wildest dreams we would finish fourth after finishing 17th – second last – last season?  Well, we have. What a fantastic season.”

Round 11 – Collingwood v Carlton: Floreat Pica Society Report

Frank Taylor presents this week’s match report of the Collingwood v Carlton match on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.

Floreat Pica Society: The scientific reason Collingwood will win the flag in 2022

Frank Taylor, thinker and philosopher, has turned to the strict rules of science and empiricism and even evidence to prove irrefutably that the Pies will win the flag in 2022.

Round 18 – Collingwood v Carlton: Thrashed (Floreat Pica Society)

Frank Taylor valiantly reports for the Floreat Pica Society on Collingwood’s disappointing loss to Carlton on an emotional occasion for all footy fans.

Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Floreat Pica Society Anzac Day match report

Frank Taylor presents the Floreat Pica Society’s Anzac Day 2021 match report of Collingwood’s disappointing loss to Essendon.

Almanac Footy Comment: An Open Letter to the Collingwood Football Club

Frank Taylor loves the Collingwood Football Club. But, at 66 years old, he will not renew his Collingwood membership until the club answers some of his questions. And he reckons plenty of The Faithful, many of whom are disillusioned with what has happened, are in the same boat.

A football-loving dog caught on camera

Frank Taylor sent in a great YouTube video of a dog enjoying the football on TV a little too much.

Almanac Life: Recollections of a Garbo

After he finished high school, and before he headed off to uni, Frank Taylor worked on the Eltham Council. He had a stint as a garbo. These are his recollections of life as a runner. [Superb – JTH]

Round 5, 2017 – Essendon v Collingwood: The meaning of ANZAC Day (Floreat Pica Society)

An Anzac Day article in two parts: the first, an engaging and challenging discussion of the meaning of Anzac Day; the second, a description, from a Pies perspective, of the Essendon-Collingwood match from 2017.

Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): History is real

Frank Taylor’s brilliant family story about his forebears’ struggles a century ago in Richmond and surrounds and how footy has always been part of it all. So this was a very meaningful match – and the result was equally immense. [Great piece – JTH]