Frank Taylor loves the Collingwood Football Club. But, at 66 years old, he will not renew his Collingwood membership until the club answers some of his questions. And he reckons plenty of The Faithful, many of whom are disillusioned with what has happened, are in the same boat.
Almanac Footy Comment: An Open Letter to the Collingwood Football Club
November 20, 2020 by 12 Comments
Round 17 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Learning to trust again
September 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s hard fought win against the Suns combined with Jordan De Goey’s fine performance has helped Sean Mortell ease some of the concerns he had for the team.
Whatever happens, Collingwood, you already won
September 20, 2019 by 17 Comments
As we await the two preliminary finals, the outcomes of which will be measured by the score, E Regnans considers other metrics. Having watched the club’s deeply human ethos emerge and then been given a further lens – the documentary From the Inside Out – he concludes that whatever happens tomorrow night the Collingwood FC and Nathan Buckley have already won. We can learn a lot from them. [A mighty fine piece – JTH]
Collingwood: From the Inside Out reaction – Will this change AFL forever?
September 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Last night’s ‘From The Inside Out’ documentary revealed to Sean Mortell much more than he was expecting. It has him thinking.
Henry and the Jets: a win and some strings
August 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Holding on desperately in defence, Henry Ballard tries to keep the game at a physical level to block out the mental stress of a close match before he orchestrates a symphony of strings which have gone ‘ping’.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Sticking With Number 5
August 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
‘Your first hero is your best hero”. Luke Reynolds and family celebrated the 100th game of the much injured Jamie Elliot in style.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Gold Coast (Floreat Pica Society): Restoring Direction
August 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This week’s Floreat Pica Society report comes from Mark Mulllins and, like all Pies fans, he’s a bit chirpier for beating the Suns but not going overboard.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Two flag fortunes, completely different tales
July 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell wonders whether Collingwood is letting slip their opportunity for a premiership crack after their recent poor form, injuries, and a bad loss to Richmond in their Round 19 match as he explains.
Round 18 – GWS v Collingwood: Dipping into despair
July 23, 2019 by 3 Comments
Despairing game of football for Sean Mortell and fellow Collingwood supporters after their Round 18 loss to GWS as his report shows.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne (Floreat Pica Society report): A return to victory
June 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Peter Butler reviews the round 12 victory for Collingwood against Melbourne, ignoring media hype to select his own best three players from the clash.
Round 5 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pies too hot
April 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mark Mullins negotiates night-shift responsibilities to file this brief report for the Floreat Pica Society. Hot Pies.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – The Year of the Magpie: The Grand Final.
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
For the last time this season, Cam Hooke casts his eye over Collingwood, and predicts a 17point victory for the Pies on Grand Final Day!
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Stop Making Cents
September 14, 2018 by 3 Comments
Sal considers the form footywise, and horsewise for the coming weekend.
Round 22: Footy previews from Sal, plus some race tips.
August 17, 2018 by 1 Comment
All the tips and previews from Sal for this weekend of footy and racing.
Round 19 Preview – Please do not adjust your settings
July 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal presents his weekly thoughts and predictions for the coming weekend of footy.
Floreat Pica Society: Round 14, Collingwood v Carlton
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Floreat Pica Society report on the traditional grudge match against the Blues – the most hated club by a long stretch for Pie supporters. Other teams just don’t cut it when it comes to the level of sheer, naked hate Collingwood supporters have for the men in Blue.
Fearless: 2018 Round13- The Bye Rounds #3…how many umpires do you need?
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless has something to say about umpires and rule changes, as well as reviewing Round 14 games.
Alex Docherty’s 2018 Mid-Year All Australian Team
June 8, 2018 by 4 Comments
As we hit the bye rounds, it’s time to think about All Australian contenders. Who would you have in your team?
Round 8 – Collingwood v Geelong: None the wiser
May 15, 2018 by 26 Comments
It was cold in the breezy shade of M51 at the MCG and there wasn’t enough excitement in the first half to warm the crowd. But there were things to observe and food to eat. E.Regnans and the Buds were there, with some Geelong friends.
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