Cam Hooke thinks the wild come-from-behind win for Collingwood says plenty about both his side and North Melbourne. He reviews the game and projects the coming clash with Adelaide as the Pies have one eye on September.
Almanac Footy: It was 50 years ago today…..the blackest day in my Collingwood life – John Greening
July 8, 2022 by 21 Comments
For Collingwood fans, it fifty years ago today, the Round 14 match played on 8 July 1972 between Collingwood and St Kilda that is forever remembered as the day a champion footballer, John Greening was cut down in the prime of his footy career.
Balcony Banter: Queen’s Birthday Quest
June 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll provided a Demons perspective of the Queen’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members.
Round 12 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Report
June 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A cold and wet old day in Melbourne, but that didn’t faze Collingwood (winning makes you forget the cold) or Paul McKay (being in Thailand also helps with the cold…) as he wrote his piece for the Floreat Pica Society.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 Review/Round 11 Preview: Go Pies!
May 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is very happy with the Pies’ win over Freo! Now to take on ‘the olde enemy’ in this weekend’s Round 11.
Almanac Footy (History): 40 Years Ago (plus 3 days)
May 19, 2022 by 9 Comments
Here’s one for the historically minded. Rick Newbury poses a question about the Round 8 Sydney v Collingwood clash from May 1982.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Theory v Practice (Floreat Pica Society)
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
After watching the Pies have a ‘shocker’ against the Bulldogs, Shane Cashman has some theories about why Collingwood are where they are and what could click to make the future brighter for the Floreat Pica Society.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review – Round 9 Preview
May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 8 loss to Richmond and previews their forthcoming Round 9 match against the Bulldogs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 Review / Round 8 Preview
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life presents a review of the Round 7 match against Gold Coast and previews the Round 8 match against Richmond.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 6 and Preview Round 7
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Good win for the Pies against the Dons as reviewed by Cam Hooke. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 7 match against the Gold Coast.
Collingwood v Essendon Queen’s Birthday 12 June 1972
April 24, 2022 by 12 Comments
MagpieGreg remembers the first time Des Tuddenham returned to Victoria Park after leaving the Magpies to coach the Bombers. It was a massacre for Tuddy!
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 Review, Round 6 Preview
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was close, but the Pies were let down at both ends of the ground according to Cam Hooke – he reviews the loss in Brisbane and previews the big clash with Essendon.
Almanac Footy Rivalries: Brisbane v Collingwood
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
There’s something special about the Brisbane Lions v Collingwood Magpies rivalry. As we look forward to their clash at the Gabba tonight, we revisited the Almanac archives to find match reports of their clashes over the past decade or so.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
A somewhat shock result saw the Pies go down to the under-strength Eagles – Cam Hooke has his spin on the game and a quick turnaround for a clash with the second-placed Lions in Brisbane.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 3 Review, Round 4 Preview
April 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
Third time was not the charm for Cam Hooke’s Pies as they gave up a big lead to a rampaging Geelong celebrating their skipper’s milestone. What went right/wrong and how will they fare against West Coast next week?
Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong (Floreat Pica Society)
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Garry Stock takes stock of the first Pies loss of the season after leading Geelong by five goals for the FPS, with a little help from Ziggy and Noee.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review, Round 3 Preview
March 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Two from two, but Cam Hooke isn’t interested in talking about lids yet at Collingwood – he looks over the win against the Crows and upcoming game with Geelong.
Round 1 – St Kilda v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A win is the perfect way to start the season and ring in a new week according to Paul McKay who provides the FPS report for the Pies resolute victory over the Saints.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
A solid win for the Pies over the Saints first up is good news for Cam Hooke – he previews the first hitout and previews the next clash with the Crows.
AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Pies too good for Saints
January 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
Linda Ho reports on the AFLW Round 2 Collingwood v St Kilda match for the Floreat Pica Society where the Pies scored a convincing victory.
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