An ecstatic Cam Hooke looks back at Collingwood’s thrilling win at the Adelaide Oval
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 Review, Round 7 Preview
April 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke analyses Collingwood’s epic come-from-behind win over Essendon in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the ‘G’.
Round 2 – Haiku Bob: up down back
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob saw aspects of heavenly bodies as Collingwood cut through the power of Port Adelaide.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Hunting in numbers (Floreat Pica Society)
March 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
International coverage of Round 2 for the Floreat Pica Society, with Garry Stock (in Israel) and Ziggy (at the MCG) reporting. They found a lot to enjoy.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – on the way
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life has some questions for his followers to ponder on as the Pies gear up for their pre-season preparations for 2023
Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society match report
September 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor could not make the trip to Sydney, but did not miss a minute of the Preliminary Final telecast. This is his blow by blow description for the Floreat Pica Society.
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: Magpies and blood
September 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
A magpie drew Cobba’s blood last Sunday afternoon but his Bloods turned the tables at the SCG last night.
Almanac Preliminary Final – Sydney v Collingwood: What a ride…
September 18, 2022 by 4 Comments
It hurt; it will continue to hurt for a while. But Nicole Kelly sees so much to admire and appreciate about Collingwood’s 2022 season. And the signs are good that her son will carry on the cause into the coming decades.
’22 Season Review: A fan’s lament
September 1, 2022 by 4 Comments
Joe Sexton provides a season review of the Blues in the aftermath of that final round loss to the old enemy.
Almanac Footy: An Ode to Collingwood
August 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
Like many Collingwood supporters, Jackson Mansell is feeling pretty good about his team at the moment as his ode to them suggests.
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]
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Smells Like Teen Spirit as Pies Dream of Nirvana (Floreat Pica Society)
July 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s report for the Floreat Pica Society, Steve Fahey pays homage to Nick and Josh Daicos, the brothers who can see what others cannot on a football field.
Round 15 – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society – Report: No Standing
June 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this week’s report for the Floreat Pica Society, Andrew Fithall expresses his disgust at both the AFL’s ‘Stand’ rule and the NRL’s ‘6 Again’ rule.
Balcony Banter: Queen’s Birthday Quest
June 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll provided a Demons perspective of the Queen’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review / Round 15 Preview
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke provides his usual in-depth analysis of the Pies’ great win over the Demons – and there’s plenty to be positive about!
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Euphony
June 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
After participating in the Big Freeze march to the ‘G, Jackson Mansell settles in to watch his ‘Pies record a tough come-from-behind win over the Demons.
Round 11 – Haiku Bob: bits of space
June 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
Haiku Bob always has a unique take on the game. The Collingwood v Carlton clash caused contrasting emotions before the winner (and the child in Bob) emerged.
FEARLESS 2022 – Round 9: Not wild about Harry…
June 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS lives up to his name with his take on the Heretier/Buckley/Collingwood imbroglio before reviewing Round 9 of the AFL season.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Carlton: An unintentional parallel
June 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
Jackson Mansell captures the history, the rivalry, the tension and the importance of the clash between the olde enemies, Collingwood and Carlton as he is reminded of another great sporting moment.
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.
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