John Harms looks back at the Geelong-Collingwood match.
Almanac Footy: An open letter to the Collingwood Football Club
October 11, 2020 by 8 Comments
Danni Hakim thanks Nathan Buckley and the Pies for all they’ve done for their fans in this COVID year. She will always love the Collingwood Football Club. [Well said Danni – JTH]
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: USA, underdogs and numbness
October 7, 2020 by 7 Comments
Sean Mortell was hoping for the best for his Pies and, as the belief built, so did the challenge from the Eagles. He describes one of the finest ever Collingwood victories. [Terrific account of a classic game – JTH]
Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Collingwood: Pies Prelim Pride
October 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Danni Hakim has got some things to say to Kane Kornes [sic]. And she’s not holding back.
Almanac Footy: Scott Pendlebury – Record Breaker
September 21, 2020 by 10 Comments
A Collingwood legend in waiting, Scott Pendlebury is now the outright and captaincy games record holder for the Pies. Luke Reynolds pays another tribute to the magnificent man from Gippsland.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Well-scheduled work breaks worth nothing
September 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It felt like a movie scene. I’d already pulled the strings. Some would say it takes a clever mind and Zen-like patience to wait to have your work break six hours into your shift just so you can catch the first ten minutes of your footy team playing. Some would say [Read more]
Almanac Footy: Ticket to Nowhere
September 2, 2020 by 3 Comments
Nicole Kelly tidied her desk! And found a couple of cards.
Round 13 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Zooming
August 25, 2020 by 7 Comments
Like everyone at the moment, Andrew Fithall caught up with some old uni mates via Zoom to watch his Pies play North. And like all good uni mates, his only have nicknames.
Round 7 – Haiku Bob: miles apart
July 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brown to Daicos! One of Haiku Bob’s observations as he sips his way through the Collingwood-Geelong game.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Magpie Moment
July 21, 2020 by 12 Comments
It’s hard to get into the theatre of footy when every game is seen from the couch, but Luke Reynolds has found some joy in some old Pies names starring on centre stage of a big win over the Cats.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: Foggy Days
July 17, 2020 by 8 Comments
Nicole Kelly has plenty of time for reflection on her daily commute, getting home and watching the Pies have a good win was just the tonic she needed.
Almanac Family History: Tina Ongarello Reminisces
July 12, 2020 by 17 Comments
Tina Ongarello remembers wonderful days of family and footy. [First published in 2011]
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Give me Julia and Maynard ahead of cold Pies
July 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Pies toyed with Sean Mortell’s emotions on Friday night, although he’s willing to admit the Bombers deserved to win.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Catching That Winter Sun
July 4, 2020 by 8 Comments
Nicole Kelly spends time with the kids at Port Fairy getting herself ready for the Pies clash against Essendon. The joy of the beach and the winter sunshine were the holiday highlights. Apart from young Daicos, the match wasn’t.
Even Heroes Make Mistakes
June 27, 2020 by 10 Comments
Nicole Kelly is a huge Pies fan. And her young bloke Jack is just as fanatical. She faced a tricky situation when, last year, she had to explain Jaidyn Stephenson’s absence to him. Jack came up with a generous assessment. [Welcome Nicole – JTH]
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Daicos Delights in Dour Draw
June 13, 2020 by 4 Comments
The couch will have to do instead of MCG seats for Luke Reynolds as he yells himself hoarse supporting his Magpies in their drawn game against the Tigers.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Asterisk you take*
June 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
John Green considers the asterisk – its ancient history and its use in modern sport. And then reports on the re-boot of this 2020 season.
1966 and all that: Round 10 – Collingwood v St. Kilda
June 10, 2020 by 8 Comments
A journey to Victoria Park for a top of the table clash turns into a disaster for the Saints. Peter Clark continues his coverage of St Kilda’s famous 1966 VFL season.
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