As Collingwood marks its 125th anniversary, and this weekend commemorates its first match, spare a moment for one of its founding players. “Jasper” Barclay whose life and family was fraught with tragedy. He’s the first of the Collingwood family to be supported by a charitable donation. He’s also the great-grand-uncle of Harold Peacock.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Pies weekends are getting worse (oh dear!)
April 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest installment in Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life brings all the latest on the AFL, Magpies Netball, and the VFL. Get involved in the comment section!
Round 4 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Regaining Celebration Blockbuster
April 18, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yoshi files from Japan, tapping into the Easter tale of resurrection with this piece on “regaining.” His Saints have regained a certain something.
Shane Morwood
April 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a poem to Collingwood and Sydney backman Shane Morwood.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Flying high
April 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a big win over the weekend and Cam Hooke is getting excited about their prospects for 2017. The VFL season kicks off this weekend and the Magpies are in the top of the Super Netball. A good time to be a Pies supporter.
The Pies’ best wins against the Dogs in the past 50 years
March 23, 2017 by 8 Comments
Ahead of the 2017 AFL season opener, Steve Fahey looks at the best 5 Collingwood wins over the Western Bulldogs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 is upon us
March 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 sees Collingwood take on the reigning premiers Western Bulldogs. Cam Hooke previews the big clash and wraps up the action in the AFLW and netball.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: History made for the Collingwood women
March 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with the latest Collingwood wrap including a big weekend for the women’s teams with first wins in the AFLW and Super Netball.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Season 2017 underway
February 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with all things Collingwood for the faithful: reviews, previews, links, speculation… [Comprehensive. Welcome back for 2017, Cam – Ed].
AFL Women’s (Practice Match) – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Curtain Raisers No More
January 30, 2017 by 3 Comments
Terrific debut piece from Jack Banister who weaves a description of the moment with a description of the game while presenting an understanding of the plight of women’s football.
Almanac Book Review – In Black and White: 125 Moments That Made Collingwood
December 6, 2016 by 3 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis reviews new publication In Black and White: 125 Moments That Made Collingwood, a comprehensive history of the Magpies written by two black-and-white tragics that will surely appeal to Collingwood fans far and wide.
Almanac Books: Champions All extract – 1970 Grand Final
October 3, 2016 by 3 Comments
Continuing our highlights from Old Dog’s book, Champions All, an excerpt featuring the 1970 Grand Final.
Almanac People: Side by Side
September 9, 2016 by 6 Comments
Anna Sublet was disheartened by Collingwood FC President’s behaviour this year and the Club’s response and since discovered that the Club is bigger than the President.
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A game we should have won
September 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has the last words on Collingwood’s final game for 2016 against Hawthorn, one the supporters were waiting for; application and commitment, skills, teamwork and the promise for the future.
Almanac Season Review: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood 2016 Season Review
September 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke and his Collingwood brethren have provided excellent discussion for season 2016, here is his review of Collingwood’s 2016 Season.
2016 Footy Almanac Cover: The Case for Swanny
September 1, 2016 by 39 Comments
Early nominations have come in for the cover of this year’s Footy Almanac, Phil Dimitriadis presents his case for Dane Swan. Is it justified?
Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: This is water
August 29, 2016 by 21 Comments
E.Regnans and the Buds journeyed to the MCG to see the sun set on the Magpies season. Hawks fans were wearing their traditional brown and gold grumpy pants. This is water.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 23 Review
August 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With typical enthusiasm and optimism, Cam Hooke feels that even though Collingwood didn’t win, they did everything else heading to 2017 with optimism and a bit of pride.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 22 Review
August 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood believers have remained positive throughout the season and in the penultimate round were pleased with the efforts against Gold Coast.
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