Jim Kesselschmidt writes in typically quirky, creative and entertaining style for the Floreat Pica Society – as Collingwood drops three straight games to begin 2024. [It’s a rare match report that includes both Superintendent Latrobe and Otis Spann’s “Crying Time” – Ed].
Round 1 – Collingwood v Sydney: Outplayed (Floreat Pica Society)
March 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ziggy and grandpa Garry report for the Floreat Pica Society on what was “arguably the poorest four quarter performance since Fly (coach Craig McCrae) has come in, outplayed from siren to siren.”
Opening Round – GWS v Collingwood: In the blink of an eye (Floreat Pica Society)
March 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Mark O’Connell reports for the Floreat Pica Society on Collingwood’s trip to Greater Western Sydney – for the Round before Round 1.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood, I was made for loving you: my 2023 Floreat Pica premiership story
December 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Floreat Pica Society’s Ramon Dobb shares his mighty account of a passionate weekend – as his Magpies take flight in AFL Grand Final 2023.
Grand Final 2023 – Floreat Pica Society Review: The Sweet taste Of Revenge
October 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino presents the Grand Final Review of Collingwood’s nail-biting premiership win on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Qualifying Final – Collingwood v Melbourne: Brass in pocket (Floreat Pica Society)
September 8, 2023 by 8 Comments
It is Collingwood v Melbourne in a Qualifying Final. David Wilson nods to The Pretenders and to Jim Pavlidis as he reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 24 – Essendon v Collingwood: One of the best Friday night walks (Floreat Pica Society)
August 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Linda Ho was at the MCG for (most of) Round 24, as Collingwood looked to finish the home and away season as minor premiers.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Is history repeating itself? (Floreat Pica Society)
August 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Guy Fazzino felt a sense of foreboding as he headed to Docklands for Round 23 against a modern-day fierce rival. His feelings were spot on.
Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: (Floreat Pica Society Report)
August 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Garry Stock and Ziggy present this week’s match report on behalf of The Floreat Pica Society of Collingwood’s momentous win over Geelong in Round 22.
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Flat (Floreat Pica Society)
August 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
For the past four years, whenever Richard Moody volunteers to write the Floreat Pica Society match report, Collingwood loses. Richard takes up reporting duties again and heads to the MCG…
Round 20 – Collingwood v Carlton: It had to be Carlton (Floreat Pica Society)
July 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
These past few years, Dave Nadel has tended to watch the replay before writing his match report. But for this report, he says, ‘I just cannot bring myself to watch that game again.’ [Interesting observations – Ed].
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report
July 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
On behalf of the Floreat Pica Society Tony Scully reports on Collingwood’s thrilling Round 19 win over Port Adelaide.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Uncovering some history (Floreat Pica Society)
July 17, 2023 by 3 Comments
Not only does Frank Taylor write of another polished effort from Collingwood – but here he shares some history between Collingwood and South Fremantle – from South’s tour of SA and Victoria (by train) in 1954 [Outstanding – Ed].
Round 17 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Entertained (Floreat Pica Society)
July 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Paul McKay writes from Bangkok, where he watches the ‘Pies hold on and a VFL/AFL record broken, as Scott Pendlebury “..brings the house down with his 9,568th possession..”
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Globetrotting (Floreat Pica Society)
July 5, 2023 by 1 Comment
Reporting for the Floreat Pica Society, Tony Scully reckons the Pies reminded him of a famous US basketball team
Round 15 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Why wait til we’re behind? (Floreat Pica Society)
June 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
It is a rare report that cites Argentina’s River Plate team of the 1940s, but here Jim Kesselschmidt’s report for the Floreat Pica Society does just that. Collingwood host Adelaide, after which “there will be lessons but not necessarily learnings.”
Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Neale Daniher’s Round 13 (Floreat Pica Society)
June 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor sees his Pies (first) take on Melbourne (third) and observes, reports and interprets here for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 12 – West Coast v Collingwood: Passed the test (Floreat Pica Society)
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Usually separated by half a world, for the first time, Ziggy and Garry report for the Floreat Pica Society on a game they watch together. They see Collingwood tested in the west – and pass.
Round 11 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Milestones, celebrations and misadventures (Floreat Pica Society)
May 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Dave Nadel posts for the Floreat Pica Society on a big day of milestones for Collingwood. He volunteered to report this match for a number of reasons…
Round 10 – Carlton v Collingwood: Looking good (Floreat Pica Society)
May 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Paul McKay watched this one in Bangkok and reports on Round 10 for the Floreat Pica Society. The view from Thailand has the Magpies looking good.
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