Rick is having trouble counting how many coaches Collingwood has had. Can you help him out?
Round 23 – Essendon v Collingwood: Pies’ annus horribilis ends with a whimper (Floreat Pica Society)
August 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
The good news is that Steve Fahey was reminded of the final round of 1987 while watching this week’s games – often considered the best round of footy in recent history. The bad news is Collingwood have inhabited a similar low rung of the ladder to that of 34 years ago…and in 2021 there were no last hurrahs, only a whimper.
Round 22 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pies play Lions for a quarter and a half (Floreat Pica Society)
August 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dave Nadel witnessed some fantastic footy on the weekend…unfortunately for him and fellow Pies fans, it was played by Brisbane. Time to look forward to 2022 and a new beginning.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 20 Review, Round 21 Preview
August 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s a happy Cam Hooke this week after Collingwood’s terrific win against the the Eagles. He is hoping the Pies can repeat the dose again in their Round 21 match against the Hawks.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
May 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s becoming an all too familiar refrain for Pies fans – lack of application and execution resulted in yet another loss. Cam Hooke’s hurting too, but he has some ideas for the Kangaroos game.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Zero. Zilch. Nada. (Floreat Pica Society)
May 3, 2021 by 4 Comments
Andrew Fithall gave it his all for the FPS this week – for those Pies fans who would rather not relive the game in all its detail, Andrew’s provided a couple of anecdotes to smooth over the rough edges.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Frustrating times at the Pies; Cam Hooke offers his insights after a loss to GWS and what’s next as Collingwood face West Coast.
Almanac (Family) Life: ‘Hamilton’ in Sydney
April 12, 2021 by 16 Comments
ER and family travelled to Sydney to see, on stage, the musical which has dominated their domestic soundtrack for ages – ‘Hamilton’. There was a game of footy in there somewhere too.
Round 3 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Floreat Pica Society Match report
April 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler presents the Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review and Round 3 Preview
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 2 win over traditional rivals Carlton, and previews the Round 3 match against Brisbane,
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Preview
March 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Footy is back and so is Cam Hooke with his first preview of the season for the Collingwood faithful, the Round 1 match against the Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Art: Collingwood FC 1902 VFL Grand Final, MCG by DJ Williams
February 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
DJ Williams captures a crucial moment in Collingwood FC history: the 3/4 time huddle during the 1902 VFL Grand Final, as the club contemplates winning its first VFL premiership.
The Trivia in the Travesty: 10 Things to Appreciate About the 1990 AFL Grand Final
January 21, 2021 by 8 Comments
Adam Fox revisits the 1990 Grand Final between Collingwood and Essendon, taking the time to point out any number of oddities about those times in general and that game in particular.
Footy Theme Songs: Some ‘new’ tunes for the Pies and the Cats
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
David Triolo returns with another music-related piece – this time he has some thoughts on alternative tunes for the upcoming Semi Final clash between Geelong and Collingwood.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: How the west was won (Floreat Pica Society)
October 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino shares with the Floreat Pica Society the breathtaking ride in the west, the latest in a slew of amazing finals between these two big clubs.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Elimination Final review, Semi Final preview
October 5, 2020 by 4 Comments
One for Cam’s ‘true believers’ this week! A breakdown of how Collingwood got the job done in Perth and what comes next for the swooping Pies.
Almanac Footy: Scott Pendlebury – Record Breaker
September 21, 2020 by 10 Comments
A Collingwood legend in waiting, Scott Pendlebury is now the outright and captaincy games record holder for the Pies. Luke Reynolds pays another tribute to the magnificent man from Gippsland.
The Black and White Song and Dance
September 7, 2020 by 31 Comments
In light of Fathers’ Day this weekend, we’ve reprised this wonderful writing from Damian Balassone, who takes us on a beautiful familial journey of joining the Collingwood faithful via Abruzzo, Dights Falls and Victoria Park with thanks to his late father, Donato.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 14 Review, Round 15 Preview
September 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life reviews the Round 14 match against Carlton, and previews Round 15 against Brisbane.
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