Joefloh, one of the many rugged, patient, hopeful Bulldogs supporters, watches two dramas played out. One is his beloved Bulldogs stealing the match from the favourites, Collingwood, the other the Essendon President continue to steal himself.
Pretty tired but very annoyed
May 28, 2014 by 9 Comments
With uni work piling up Danni Eid turns to footy to find some sanity only to find out even footy cannot escape her mood.
Tom Hafey: the heroes’ hero
May 17, 2014 by 4 Comments
Jeff Dowsing celebrates Tommy Hafey at Collingwood and how his passion inspired Hafey’s Heroes to always overachieve, but fall short at the final hurdle.
Remembering my first game
May 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
As Magpie fan Frank Gleeson remembers his first VFL game he shows us the footy world through a first-timer’s eyes.
AFL Round 7 – Haiku Bob: under the empty seats
May 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
This week’s Floreat Pica report is by Haiku Bob, who offers his unique interpretation of the old rivals’ clash.
Round 7 Carlton v Collingwood: The Malthouse Conundrum
May 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
Mick Malthouse is is topic of discussion once again, this time from an outsider (non Carlton or Collingwood writer Liam Quin) who gives some thoughts on this interesting modern day story of a crusader. Liam asks whether Mick is playing the man or the ball.
Age shall weary them; Carlton v Collingwood Legends Match
May 5, 2014 by 4 Comments
“Like a general surveying a long-lost battlefield…” Jeff Dowsing revisits Princes Park, the Magpies’ old House of Pain, to see the Collingwood v Carlton Legends match. Hey, where else can you see Presty snare a major? [Monkenstein! Brilliant! – Ed].
AFL Round 7 – Carlton v Collingwood: Daisy’s Blue Return
May 5, 2014 by 7 Comments
Luke Reynolds sees red over Daisy wearing navy blue. He reflects on the good times with the former number 13 while enjoying a Pies win over the Blues.
AFL Round 7 – Carlton v Collingwood: Dear Daisy
May 3, 2014 by 6 Comments
Colleen Wood debuts for the Almanac with a Mills and Boon tale of love gained and lost. Daisy’s looks are gone. Has her domineering father ruined any chance of future happiness?
AFL Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: A frank perspective on the Pies spanking the Blues
May 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Frank “Cheeseman” Taylor writes for the Floreat Pica Society about last night’s easy win over Carlton. He liked what he saw for 3 quarters.
AFL Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Lest We Forget ANZAC Day 2014
May 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sam keeps an eye on the Bombers from afar. [Oh to be free as a bird in Europe again – Ed]
AFL Round 5- Collingwood v North Melbourne: Easter Back at the ‘Bool
April 24, 2014 by 7 Comments
An Easter trip back to his hometown of Warrnambool sees Andrew Starkie reminiscing about past Old Collegian glory whilst watching North Melbourne go down to the Pies at Mac’s Hotel. He still loves home and the smell of the hot cross buns.
AFL Round 5 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Oily skins and intelligent hands
April 20, 2014 by 12 Comments
David Wilson celebrates the life and writing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Dane Swan and other mysterious poets. Collingwood are magical, but for North its another lesson in realism.
Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – among the flotsam
April 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Haiku Bob on Friday night’s rain-soaked game
AFL Round 3: Collingwood v Geelong – Midnight’s Children (avoid sperectomy)
April 8, 2014 by 10 Comments
David Wilson (aka EiiR) reveals the secrets of his wondrous imagination, and why magic (not realism) is the preference of Collingwood supporters everywhere.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong: Known Unknowns and other Rumsfeldian Prognostications
April 6, 2014 by 4 Comments
Steve Fahey offers thoughtful Rumsfeldian insights into the form and future of his beloved Magpies (p.s. he mentions in passing that the other mob were too classy).
AFL Round 2 – Sydney v Collingwood: And the curse is broken
March 30, 2014 by 5 Comments
Danni Eid’s note to self: never stay home from a family do.
VFL 2014 Season Preview Part 1
March 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
For those who just can’t get enough footy, the VFL season starts today. Ross Slater reports on some interesting recruiting over the summer, some good news for lovers of genuine power forwards and cult heroes, and the struggle faced by Coburg (including some unusual activity by the players to raise support over the break).
2013 End of Year Sale and Gift List
December 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Is it better to give than receive? Tony Robb gives AFL powerbrokers, horse trainers, media ‘celebrities’ and the old enemies an extra big serve of Christmas comeuppance. With Santa best wishes to Kate, Carlton and Christian charity.
Man-crushin’ LOVE
November 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
We all have our favourites or as you lot might say ‘man-crushes’ and it would take a pretty special player to replace that sort of favourite wouldn’t it? He’d probably have to be invincible. The type that can run through a brick wall and come out the other end without a scratch, fly higher than [Read more]
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