An ecstatic Cam Hooke looks back at Collingwood’s thrilling win at the Adelaide Oval
Round 7 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It was a delighted FPS member Gayle Neville-Hill after Collingwood’s 431 gamer Scott Pendlebury wound back the clock to help put Essendon back in their box on Anzac Day.
Round 6 – Haiku Bob: morning coffee
April 23, 2026 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob found much to contemplate as he savoured his morning coffee after the Pies defeated the Blues in Round 6. (Readers, savour the wonderful humanity of his concluding thought – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: Why are the Cats so despised?
April 9, 2026 by 14 Comments
Richard Griffiths goes all tongue in cheek to explain a growing hatred for Geelong which now ‘borders on matching the intense, long-lasting emotional aversion, deep dislike, contempt and disgust towards the Collingwood Football Club’.
Round 3 – Haiku Bob: unnatural things
April 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob saw rather more polish in the Magpies’ performance under the dome in Round 3.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: loose thread
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Is Haiku Bob suggesting that things may be ‘autumnal’ at Collingwood after their Round 1 loss to Adelaide? At the very least, he’s a tad unsettled.
Almanac Footy: Collingwood 2026 season preview
January 3, 2026 by 1 Comment
Micky McTigger continues his evaluation of 2026 club lists as he casts an eye over Collingwood.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Side by Side Round 24 and the future?
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s clash with the Adelaide Crows in the first weekend of finals footy.
Round 23 – Adelaide v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
August 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
A brief look back on the latest game for the Pies by The Floreat Pica Society, a loss to ladder leaders Adelaide.
Round 22 – Haiku Bob: still here
August 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
His beloved Pies may be experiencing a rough patch but Haiku Bob retains the faith!
Round 22 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: (Floreat Pica Society) Stone Cold Pies Ignominiously Crushed By Hawks
August 8, 2025 by 3 Comments
Steve Fahey filed this week’s Floreat Pica Match Report from the warmth of Darwin. At least he didn’t have to pay to watch the Pies go down to the Hawks in Sidey’s 350th.
Round 21 – Collingwood v Brisbane (Floreat Pica Society)
August 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
Not the result Andrew Fithall was after for his Magpies as they went down to the Brisbane Lions at the MCG in this report for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Floreat Pica Society Report
July 22, 2025 by 2 Comments
A tough opponent, overseas guests to assimilate, an ‘enemy’ supporter in the next seat, high expectations: all the ingredients for a relaxed afternoon – NOT!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With two straight losses Collingwood is in uncharted territory. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 is confident the Pies will return to the winning table in their Round 20 match against Richmond.
Round 16 – Collingwood v West Coast (Floreat Pica Society)
June 30, 2025 by 3 Comments
Another win for the ladder-leading Pies, but not without some hairy moments where the Eagles dared – Moods takes over FPS scribe duties this week.
Round 15 – Collingwood v St Kilda (Floreat Pica Society)
June 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Paul McKay is on FPS duties this week and give a comprehensive breakdown of the Magpies’ win over the Saints.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 11 Review / Round 12 Preview
May 26, 2025 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 presents his review of Collingwod’s Round 11 win against North Melbourne, he previews the upcoming Round 12 match against Hawthorn.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 8 Review / Round 9 Preview
May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Pipped at the post against Geelong, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 is hoping for better in Round 9 with the Pies to redeem themselves against Fremantle.
Almanac Footy History: Black and white evidence for footy’s forgotten years
April 16, 2025 by 4 Comments
In researching the life of Karl Schneider, MIchael Lefebvre has found a document which is in itself interesting and helpful, but also offers insight on another topic. The letterhead on the Collingwood FC correspondence says something about the sensibility of the time and the place of pre-VFL premierships in the history of the game in 1928. [Great find – Ed]
Round 1 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hot Pies at a hot ‘G! (Floreat Pica Society)
March 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
Was last week just a bad dream? The Magpies returned to their stomping grounds and stomped the Power to banish some of the giant worries of the Opening Round. Richard Atkins reports.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Opening Round
February 27, 2025 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke returns for another season of in-depth analysis of all things Collingwood. (Welcome back, Cam – Ed.)
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