Cam Hooke takes stock of the Pies after their opening NAB Challenge hit-out against Hawthorn. The focus now turns to Carlton in Bendigo and the Bullies at Etihad.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life : NAB Challenge Update
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke checks in from the Nation’s capitol rallying the faithful as the Pies get set to meet Hawthorn in the opening match of the 2015 NAB Challenge
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: What Are You Looking Forward To This Season?
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The excitement builds for Cam Hooke and his dedicated band of Woodspeople. With less than a week before the Pies NAB Challenge debut against Hawthorn, Cam Asks the faithful what they’re looking forward to this season?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life; Season 2015 Preview: Defence and Midfield
February 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Cameron Hooke can smell the linament oil from the nation’s capitol. As the NAB Challenge draws ever nearer, Cam continues his look at the Magpies prospects for season 2015. This week; the leadership group, defence and the midfield.
Cam Hookes’ Collingwood Life; Season 2015 Preview
February 4, 2015 by 3 Comments
With the Asian Cup and Australian Open out of the way, Cameron Hooke – our resident ACT Magpie and wrangler of other like-minded Canberrans, is now firmly focused on his Woodsmen and their prospects in season 2015. “Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more…”
Farting Through a Silk Kaftan
January 27, 2015 by 27 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis tries to interpret the signs that made Australia Day 2015 more significant than usual.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Vol II by DBeams)
October 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Inspired by his literary heroes (Haiku Bob, Dr Seuss and RFlanagan) Peter Baulderstone ghost writes DBeams farewell note to Collingwood.
A team of Buckleys
September 16, 2014 by 8 Comments
Long time Collingwood supporter Dave Nadel asks whether Nathan Buckley’s expectation of single-minded commitment on and off the field from all his players is becoming counter-productive.
We need to talk about Heritier
September 11, 2014 by 14 Comments
Dave Brown deconstructs the Heritier Lumumba story, and asks if he is worth the trade or worth the effort for your club. Opinions welcomed.
A Tale of Two Seasons: C Dickens on Collingwood’s 2014
September 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
David Wilson channels Charles Dickens to shed some light on his Magpies bipolar season. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.
AFL Round 21 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Roll on 2015
August 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke chose watching the Bledisloe Cup over his Magpies on Saturday night (wise choice). He offers his usual calm, dispassionate analysis of where Collingwood are at.
Is It Magpie Nesting Season? Close. But …
August 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Gregor Lewis traces the rise and fall of the Magpie empire to a cataclysmic defeat by his Hawks in 2012. The empire fractured into supporters and snipers of Emperor Nathanus.
Round 17 – Haiku Bob – players faintly
July 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob finally brings himself to write about the Magpies’ decline and Maxwell’s departure.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode 12
July 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Comrades, Podcast 12 is out. Matty Q and The People’s Elbow are joined by Wandering Norton (who has been wandering around the antipodes) and first-gamer Titus O’Reilly (voice of the working class) to defend the right of us battlers to launch a tirade or two.
Collingwood – what is to hate?
July 15, 2014 by 26 Comments
Matt Watson asks why do so many people hate Collingwood and Eddie? Is it the stereotypes and hatred handed down from previous generations? Who would you rather play in a Grand Final?
AFL Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Pies eclipsed by Suns as old and new tribes meet
July 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey journeyed north to Metricon and enjoyed the old-fashioned tribal atmosphere at the game. He was less impressed by his Magpies performance and the result.
Sunday Evening Coming Down: It’s a funny old game
July 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
“Aussie” Tony Robb offers a non-discriminatory all-inclusive spray at Mick, the Magpies, dodgy NRL results, the Pepsodent pissoir and selective nationalism. Good to have him back.
Vic Park 1979: An Initiation of Filth and Fury.
June 23, 2014 by 38 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis remembers some of his early ‘role models’ from a time when going to the footy was an earthy and parochial ritual. (STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING – Ed).
AFL Second Semi Final 1990 – Essendon v Collingwood: Leaps and Bounds
June 18, 2014 by 18 Comments
David Wilson is prompted by recent miseries (drugs scandals, unexpected losses) to remember the first careless rapture of a 15yo boy at his first final. “High on the hill, looking over the bridge, to the M.C.G……….my feet don’t even touch the ground”.
AFL Round 7 – Haiku Bob: under the empty seats
May 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
This week’s Floreat Pica report is by Haiku Bob, who offers his unique interpretation of the old rivals’ clash.
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