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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 10 Review / Round 11 Preview
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 reviews the Pies’ Round 10 match against Adelaide, and Previews their Round 11 match against Fremantle.
Round 9 – Collingwood v West Coast: Mothers’ Day Mission Accomplished (Floreat Pica Society)
May 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
With a decimated forward line, Michael Waters was concerned that the Pies might be vulnerable against West Coast. He need not have worried, as he reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review, Round 9 Preview
May 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Life is good for Cam Hooke. It needs no explaining…but there’s a smile in every word.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: The karma of gathering
April 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
We introduce Simon de Frankston, who had to be coaxed into publishing – and then he asked if we paid a fee. The exchange is recounted in the introduction to this, the only footy poem he’s ever written, which enters haiku territory in its final lines. (There will be more poetry from him, no doubt.) Worth a read for the observations of coaches alone. [Welcome SdeR – we’ve been waiting a long time.]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Opening Round – Back to back?
February 18, 2024 by 2 Comments
With the opening of footy season 2024 fast approaching, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and the ‘True Believers’ are feeling very upbeat about their prospects for the coming season.
AFL Grand Final: Two old guys banish our demons
October 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is consumed by thought as he walks from the city to the MCG on Grand Final day. He describes the tense Grand Final and his response to it. This is a piece for those who love the game and the premiership quest, especially those of the black and white.
Darcy Moore
October 2, 2023 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone has a chance meeting with a Collingwood angel.
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