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 24 – Essendon v Collingwood: One of the best Friday night walks (Floreat Pica Society)
August 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
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.
Round 8 – Collingwood v Sydney: To see a good game (Floreat Pica Society)
May 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Round 8 Floreat Pica Society match report comes from born-and-bred Pom Peter Butler, who took in his second coronation on Saturday night (first in colour!). The next day he caught the bus with others, hoping “to see a good game.”
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: Somehow (Floreat Pica Society)
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Just as he did as an 8-year-old for the inaugural game in 1995, Michael Lambris heads to the MCG as part of a record crowd for Collingwood v Essendon on ANZAC day. He reports (“I really love this team”) for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 5 – St Kilda v Collingwood: A gathering of the faithful
April 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
Guy Fazzino catches a Jetstar to Adelaide to see the Pies. It’s a St Kilda home game. It’s “gather round” and this Collingwood supporter finds a lot to like – while feeling “like a black and white in a (bag of) liquorice all sorts.”
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Does helter-skelter football require a recognised ruckman? (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Paul Russo makes his debut for the Floreat Pica Society, reporting on Collingwood’s Round 4 loss to Brisbane at the Gabba. While happy with a 3-1 start, he has a few questions.
Round 3 – Collingwood v Richmond: Frampton Comes Alive! (Floreat Pica Society)
April 2, 2023 by 3 Comments
Andrew Fithall reports for the Floreat Pica Society on a scrappy win over Richmond. Can anyone be unhappy with three wins from the first three games?
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