The Muse has turned the footy teams into nags and assesses their form.
1969 – Round 4: The day Collingwood and John Greening smashed Carlton
August 20, 2022 by 4 Comments
In preparation for Sunday’s massive game Magpie Glen looks at Carlton v Collingwood, Round 4, 1969.
Round 22 – Sydney v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – left behind
August 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
This may have been a tough one to write about, but Haiku Bob finds a way.
Round 21 – Haiku Bob: winter comforts
August 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob’s down to his last blood pressure bill as he reflects Collingwood’s latest win on a wet and rainy night.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
August 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
Michael Labiris takes a turn for the Floreat Pica Society, as the Pies win number 11-in-a-row.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: F-Word marks the spot
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port took the game right up to Collingwood at the MCG but came up with another near miss.
Round 19 – Haiku Bob: through the ages
July 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob relives Collingwood’s last kick win with his inimitable verse.
Almanac Family History: Tina Ongarello Reminisces
July 21, 2022 by 21 Comments
The Footy Almanac community passes on its deepest sympathies to Tina Ongarello and the extended Ongarello family on the passing of Tony. Tina wrote about her family and footy some years ago.
Tina Ongarello remembers wonderful days of family and footy. [First published in 2011]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 Review/Round 11 Preview: Go Pies!
May 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is very happy with the Pies’ win over Freo! Now to take on ‘the olde enemy’ in this weekend’s Round 11.
Round 9 – Collingwood v Footscray: Aaron Naughton is Stevie Winwood
May 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
So many footballers have the looks and characteristics of other people observes Old Dog as he presents his thoughts on the Bulldogs excellent win over the Magpies.
Round 8 – Richmond v Collingwood: Glass Half Full (Floreat Pica Society)
May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Guy Fazzino can see the bright side in the Pies loss to an improving Richmond.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 1 Preview – Go Pies!
March 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is back with his Collingwood Life and presents his preview of the Pies match against St Kilda and predicts a 41 point win for Collingwood.
Almanac Footy – The 1964 Grand Final
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne haven’t won a Grand Final since 1964. Norm Smith was sacked the year after, then re-instated, bringing about the 57-year curse that has beleaguered the club for much of that time. Here are some highlights of their last grand final victory.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 14, 1953: Geelong v Collingwood – The end of the run
September 22, 2021 by 6 Comments
It was 26 and out for Geelong, who were defeated by Phonse Kyne’s Magpies at Kardinia Park on August 1st, 1953. Four goals to one in the final quarter were enough to stop Geelong’s remarkable run. Peter Clark enters his penultimate piece into his mammoth series.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review and Round 18 Preview
July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke’s confidence in Collingwood paid off last week. He’s doubling down for this week’s clash against Carlton, as he reviews Round 17 with a hopeful eye to the MCG. (Let’s hope we get there – Eds).
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 3, 1953: Collingwood v Geelong – fanatical fighting spirit versus power and class
July 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s record run of wins in 1953 with the Cats’ Round Three defeat of Collingwood.
Round 5 – West Coast v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
April 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
Richard Moody was in Perth for the West Coast – Pies match and penned this report for the Floreat Pica Society.
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