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Floreat Pica: Sydney v Collingwood

By Bangkok correspondent Paul McKay The train trip from central Sydney out to ANZ stadium was one of those entertaining footy crowd train journeys. Lots of cheery footy fans bubbling away at the anticipation of a big game, with first playing second on the ladder. Of particular note were two tall Sydney fans in bright [Read more]

Floreat Pica: Cats v Pies

For most Collingwood supporters Round 16 began, not with our match against Geelong, but with North’s shellacking of Carlton the night before. Every member of the Floreat Pica Society who emailed on Friday night, Saturday or Sunday referred to it with joy. Pam referred to it in her Danny Roach votes. Two Pie supporting mates [Read more]

Floreat Pica – Collingwood v Carlton

I have waited until the weekend has nearly passed before writing this report. A number of factors have contributed; primary is that Collingwood lost to Carlton. The motivation to actively review the game and then write about it is significantly reduced by the disappointment with the result. I am pretty sure I am not the [Read more]

Floreat Pica Round 16

As it is “Youth Round” of the Floreat Pica Society and this is my first match report, I decided that I would take my job seriously. I immersed myself in the Collingwood spirit all week (which isn’t that hard if you live in our household). I wore my Collingwood jumper nearly every day this week, [Read more]

Floreat Pica Heritage Round

When roster vacancies arose for the Weagles game, I not only put my own hand up, but also cajoled TAFKATBM (The Artist Formerly Known As The Big Man for those relatively new to the Floreat Pica Society) to write the DR for old times’ sake. FPS began in 2005 and in the early years I [Read more]

Round 10 – Fremantle v Collingwood: Pies revel in wet weather footy

Mark Mullins reports on the Freo v Pies clash for the Floreat Pica Society.

AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Pies too good for Saints

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.

Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: FPS Match report

Damian Balassone presents The Floreat Pica Society’s match report for Collingwood’s Round 10 match against Sydney.

Round 5 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pies too hot

Mark Mullins negotiates night-shift responsibilities to file this brief report for the Floreat Pica Society. Hot Pies.

Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Hot Pies

Floreat Pica Society’s Bangkok correspondent, Paul McKay, files on a game for which he considered giving votes to every Collingwood player. Hot Pies.

Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: Eagles too strong in epic encounter

Rory from Perth gives the latetest report from the Floreat Pica society, looking at Collingwood’s qualifying final loss against the Eagles.

Round 17 – Collingwood v West Coast: It was always going to be tough

George Habib, watching his Magpies outgunned at the MCG, makes several insightful observations for the Floreat Pica Society. Plenty of upside, but 2018 is tough from here.

Round 8 – Collingwood v Geelong: It’s not looking good…

Doug Wilson and Frank Taylor wrap up Collingwood’s Round 8 efforts for the Floreat Pica Society.

Round 23 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Not quite a Black Swan

John Ramsdale files the final 2016 match report for the Floreat Pica Society, on a near-Black Swan event. [Includes a 14-point list of things to look forward to in the off season – Ed].

Round 17 – Adelaide v Collingwood: No singing at the Adelaide Oval this time around

Steve Fahey, on location at the Adelaide Oval, for the Floreat Pica Society…

Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: With friends like these…

Holly Fahey steps in to write for the Floreat Pica Society. She reckons “something is not right” after the Queen’s Birthday game.

Round 11 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Pies were for eating and Port is for drinking

Paul O’Connell writes for the Floreat Pica Society on Collingwood’s game, a horrible way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Round 10 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: When “almost” isn’t enough

Chris Vassiliou makes his debut for the Floreat Pica Society this week, writing of an “almost” kind of day for the Magpies. [Another fine FPS debut – Ed].

Round 6 – West Coast v Collingwood: From a magpie at Subiaco

Rory Adams grimly headed to Subiaco for the Floreat Pica Society. “Sitting at Subiaco is like going to Victoria Park back in the day except the exact opposite for a Collingwood fan.” Things are not going to plan.

Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Anzac Day 2016

Mark O’Connell for the Floreat Pica Society was up early for the Dawn Service. “And 12 hours and 10 minutes after my alarm went off the game starts and there are only two words on everybody’s lips – BIG COX.”