Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026 reviews the Pies disappointing loss to Brisbane in Round 4, and previews their Gather Round match against Fremantle.
Almanac Footy: Minor Encounter with a Major Legend – Ted Whitten at Elizabeth Oval
April 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Philip Peel recalls a brief but very memorable encounter he had with EJ Whitten at the Elizabeth Oval in 1968.
Round 4 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
April 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Tony Scully presents the match report for the Brisbane v Collingwood Round 4 game on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Roos pounce as same old Blues tumble
April 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
When a party of bucks, accompanied by two chaperones, attended Marvel Stadium on Good Friday they arrived full of expectation but left a little dejected. Their spirits were quickly revived when the day’s mission continued.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 3 Review and Round 4 Preview
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A good Round 3 win to the Pies over the Giants is reviewed by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026, and the Round 4 match against Brisbane is previewed.
Almanac Footy: 2026 AFL Draftees Preview – Ch.1
March 31, 2026 by 4 Comments
Micky McTigger looks ahead to some of the likely prospects for this year’s AFL draft.
Round 4 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, where, and when
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 4 of AFL Season 2026.
Almanac Poetry: ‘High on the low down in Wonthaggi (even though I have to jump), reprise’
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Except for the personnel involved, play remains much the same on the streets of Wonthaggi as it has for ages recalls James Walton in his poem.
Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: No surprises at Marvel
March 30, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths was unable make the match with the Giants playing Collingwood at Marvel on Friday night. Thunderstorms and high winds delayed his flight from Sydney, but his nephew’s wedding on Saturday atoned for the disappointment of the missed match.
Round 3 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Another crash landing!
March 30, 2026 by 2 Comments
Although beaten again, the Bombers put up a much better effort against North Melbourne to go down by 2 goals.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Jealous Of The Cats Success, But Gee! I Admire Them!
March 30, 2026 by 3 Comments
In summing up Thursday night’s game at Kardinia Park, Dan Lonergan believes Adelaide has a lot to prove while you just have to respect the Cats’ winning ways.
Round 3 – Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles: Young guns shoot down Port
March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The old and the young of the West Coast Eagles combined to pull off a win for the ages on the road against the Power, writes Nick Kossatch.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Riding my bike to the footy. What!? Is it 1975 again?
March 29, 2026 by 3 Comments
The Spirit of Tasmania, and a bicycle, transported Danny Russell all the way from Devonport to Kardinia Park to see the Cats host the Crows on Friday night. The story of his journey and his observations at the footy are worth a read.
Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
March 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Richard Moody presents the Round 3 match report of Collingwood v GWS on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society and he liked what saw from debutant Oscar Steene.
Round 3 – St Kilda v Brisbane: “Ahh Well.” …… till next time
March 28, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson went to Marvel Stadium with a positive outlook for his Saints, but in the end it was the physical presence and connectivity of the Lions that burst St Kilda’s pressure balloon.
Almanac Footy: Little Nostradamus
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber follows up his earlier AFL season predictions and has now determined the finishing position for all teams at the end of the home and away matches.
Almanac Footy: A Giant Headache!
March 25, 2026 by 7 Comments
Richard Griffiths presents his take on the Giants crowd numbers which is proving to be a real headache for the Club and the AFL.
Almanac Footy: Bombers at Rest
March 24, 2026 by 5 Comments
The People’s Elbow goes hard at Essendon, a club, he argues, which has descended so far, and is so pathetic, that beating them is meaningless. [Welcome back Elbow – Ed]
Almanac Footy: Gus and The Not So Death of Football
March 24, 2026 by 9 Comments
Old Dog’s love of footy is undoubted, especially his passion for country footy and community. At his footy club Gus is fulfilling a role that brings an extra smile to Old Dog’s face.
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