Richard Griffiths recalls the remarkable events at VFL Park in Round 21, 1973.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: Hudson and McKenna, Round 21 1973 at VFL Park – a day I will never forget
May 11, 2026 by 2 Comments
Round 8 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: A draw – it’s like kissing your sister!
May 1, 2026 by 4 Comments
If the AFL Grand Final winner must be decided on the day of the match then Home and Away matches should also be determined in the same manner. Richard Griffiths highlights this anomaly in AFL decision making – a draw is too much like kissing your sister he suggests!
Round 6 – Carlton v Collingwood: So close but so far
April 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
Although beaten by five points, Peter Fuller felt surprisingly calm and only mildly disappointed by Carlton’s performance in their Round 6 clash against Collingwood, as he explains.
Opening Round – St Kilda v Collingwood: Hyped-up Saints out-hyped by Pies
March 11, 2026 by 10 Comments
The Saints had a bevy of new recruits, but The Pies out-hyped them at the MCG as Dan Lonergan reports.
AFL Preliminary Final Review: Is George the Nostradamus of finals analysis?
September 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Footy form analyst and MCC green (?) coat, George Grossek, is on a roll. Or so he tells us.
Preliminary Finals Preview: A weekend for footy purists
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dan Hoban assesses the two AFL preliminary finals, in the knowledge that there is every chance they’ll be games of the highest quality. [Good to have you back on the site Dan – Ed]
Preliminary Finals Preview: George plays the percentages
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
George Grossek previews the preliminary finals with his trademark authority, offering the percentage chance for each team.
Almanac Footy Comment: Taggers – the cheats of Australian football.
June 22, 2025 by 8 Comments
Sue Currie is so frustrated with taggers that she’s hit the keyboard again. Hear her argument here. [Welcome back Sue – Eds]
Round 10 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Haiku Bob – silent rain
May 19, 2025 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob has gone all autumn on us, as he creates the atmosphere of the Pies-Crows game.
Round 6 – Brisbane v Collingwood (Floreat Pica): A marker is laid
April 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Guy Fazzino travelled to the Gabba to see the clash between the reigning premiers and the serious contenders and compiled this Floreat Pica Society Report.
Almanac Footy History: Black and white evidence for footy’s forgotten years
April 16, 2025 by 4 Comments
In researching the life of Karl Schneider, MIchael Lefebvre has found a document which is in itself interesting and helpful, but also offers insight on another topic. The letterhead on the Collingwood FC correspondence says something about the sensibility of the time and the place of pre-VFL premierships in the history of the game in 1928. [Great find – Ed]
Almanac Lunches: Des, Bob, Richard, and John – ‘He sat them down’
February 9, 2025 by 7 Comments
It was another cracking Footy Almanac Lunch featuring Des Tobin, Bob Utber, and ‘a cast of thousands’ at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond last Friday.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood has a bit of work to do over the final rounds of this 2024 season. Cam analyses the Geelong game and looks at the crucial match against Hawthorn this coming weekend.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
July 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Following their loss to Essendon, Cam Hooke’s beloved Collingwood now sits just outside the top eight. However, not all hope is lost as Hooke looks ahead to Collingwood’s showdown with Geelong in Round 18.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Life took a bit of a smack when the Suns showed what a good side they are at home. Can the Pies consolidate against the Bombers on Friday night and have the Collingwood faithful become addicted to close finishes?
Almanac Memories: Drinking with Billy Serong Part 2
June 14, 2024 by 6 Comments
Bill Serong, who died a month ago, drank at the North Fitzroy Arms. John Harms had a few beers with him over the years.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Flotreat Pica Society Report
June 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society and Footy Almanac stalwart Frank Taylor had a troubled preparation for this big clash, and the Pies never really recovered.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review / Round 12 Preview
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has a fair-handed look at the umpiring in the Pies-Dockers clash in Perth as he reviews the draw, then previews the Round 12 clash with the Doggies.
Round 11 – Fremantle v Collingwood (Floreat Pica): Crumble
May 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
Not even his daughter’s homemade apple crumble could soften the disappointment Mark O’Connell felt on Friday night as his Pies fell away to draw with the Dockers.
Almanac Grand Final – Collingwood v Brisbane: Smashed Guitars, Old Legs and Newborns
May 22, 2024 by 3 Comments
A.L. Illowa makes his Almanac debut with an account of the 2023 Grand Final between his Pies and the Lions. It was a big day.
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