Collingwood FC

Family and Footy

August 28, 2017 by Mrs R 15 Comments

Mrs R writes to husband Luke and makes some observations about the place of the Collingwood FC in Reynolds family life. Looking at the pros and cons she comes down in favour of footy we think, but we’re not quite sure.

Haiku Bob – Round 22 – how to explain life

August 23, 2017 by haiku bob 4 Comments

Haiku Bob gets a some solace from the debut of Josh Daicos

Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: Daicos Debuts, Dangerfield Dominates

August 21, 2017 by Luke Reynolds 11 Comments

Luke Reynolds and his son Josh were pumped to watch the debut of Josh Daicos. He impressed in his first hit out, but it was Patrick Dangerfield who was centre stage.

Have a Little Faith

August 18, 2017 by marniecohen 4 Comments

Although a difficult year for North supporter Marnie, she’s still feeling alright. Her tip to surviving? Belief. Belief in her club and the future it’s promised. A true believer!

Round 18 – Haiku Bob (with fiftieth birthday words)

July 29, 2017 by haiku bob 6 Comments

Happy 50th Haiku Bob. And a great comeback win for your boys as a present.

The Pies’ most memorable games against the Eagles

July 21, 2017 by steve fahey 4 Comments

Steve Fahey continues his occasional series of the Pies’ most memorable games against opposition clubs. This time it’s not all wins as some famous games ended in other results.

Haiku Bob – Round 17: ironing out the wrinkles

July 19, 2017 by haiku bob 5 Comments

The latest from Haiku Bob – in response to the Pies game on the wet Gold Coast. Haiku Bob will be at the Ben Robbins lunch on Friday.

Round 17 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Witts v Grundy (Floreat Pica Society)

July 18, 2017 by Luke Reynolds 4 Comments

Luke Reynolds reports on a scrappy win in torrential rain by Collingwood on the Gold Coast for the Floreat Pica Society.

Round 16 – Essendon v Collingwood: (Almost) Six Feet Under

July 14, 2017 by Sam Leave a Comment

It wasn’t quite a Royal Rumble reminiscent of the heady days of the WWF’s ‘Attitude Era’; in fact, it wasn’t quite a highly skilled game of footy. However, after losing the unlosable against Sydney, and losing the even more unlosable against Brisbane, it made perfect sense that Essendon would bounce back to ‘form’ with a comfortable win over the old enemy reports Sam.

Let’s talk about Ben Brown

July 13, 2017 by marniecohen 3 Comments

Over the weekend, Marnie realised she has become immune to feelings of resentment and anger towards North Melbourne when losing close games. As Marnie sees it, Ben Brown is the future of the club and she explains why.

Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Shadenfreude

July 13, 2017 by Tim Kemm Leave a Comment

The liberating feeling of attending as a neutral…Bomber fan Tim Kemm has a day out at the Queen’s Birthday game at the MCG.

Round 16 – Collingwood v Essendon: Crook in the Guts

July 10, 2017 by Luke Reynolds 14 Comments

“2017 has gone down the toilet for Collingwood. But that crook in the guts feeling will linger for a long while.” Luke Reynolds simply can not wait for season 2017 to be over for his Magpies and changes to be made.

Almanac Book Review: “Fabulous Phil- The Phil Carman Story” by Matt Watson

July 7, 2017 by Luke Reynolds 5 Comments

Luke Reynolds reviews ‘Fabulous Phil – The Phil Carman Story’, written by Almanacker Matt Watson.

Round 15 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: Two wins in a row

July 6, 2017 by peter cahill Leave a Comment

On a cold afternoon the Hawks played open, attacking footy to get the chocolates. Peter Cahill was warmed by the occasional sunshine and the performance of his undermanned footy team.