Swans fan Keiran Croker wanders past Victoria Park – remembering the time he saw South Melbourne break a 20-year drought at the ground – on his way to the MCG. No matter the time or place, the sweet feeling of beating the Pies remains.
AFL Round 9 – Collingwood v Sydney: A much needed win
May 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Swans fan Tom Bally felt uneasy leading into this game – and that was before the bus broke down on the way to the G. What he saw over four quarters had him thinking of September.
AFL Round 9 – Collingwood v Sydney (Floreat Pica): Pies fans under attack
May 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
Pies fan Andrew Fithall copped a ribbing from a Swans supporter for the first time in his life following the Freo match two weeks ago. [On their current trajectory, he may need to get used to it – Ed.]
AFL Round 8 – Collingwood v Geelong (Haiku Bob): a wicked curve
May 23, 2013 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob on Round 8.
AFL Round 8 – Collingwood v Geelong (Floreat Pica Society): Nothing is impossible
May 22, 2013 by 6 Comments
With a long list of missing players, Dave Nadel didn’t think Collingwood would beat Geelong. Now, nothing is impossible.
AFL Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood (Haiku Bob): odd comfort
April 30, 2013 by 9 Comments
Haiku Bob on the ANZAC Day clash.
AFL Round 5 – Essendonv Collingwood: What a day
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The last time the Bombers started a season 5-0 was 2000, says a hopeful Max Wiggins.
AFL Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): A day to remember but a performance to forget
April 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
There wasn’t much to like about Collingwood’s performance on ANZAC Day, writes Mark O’Connell.
AFL Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood (Haiku Bob): shine of the dying sun
April 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob on Round 4.
AFL Round 4 – Sydney v Geelong: Footy is kicking goals again
April 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Pete Edwards says fast and attacking football is now being spotted on a regular basis, even at games involving teams coached by poster boys of the defence-is-everything academy. He is pleased.
AFL Round 4: Grab a bucket and head to the well
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Saints fan Tom Greenaway continues his seasonal glance at Richmond’s fortunes. He’s adamant the Tigers’ season starts….now.
Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society Report): Rivalry? What rivalry?
April 22, 2013 by 6 Comments
Tremendous hype surrounded the build up to this match between traditional rivals Collingwood and Richmond, but Luke Reynolds wasn’t feeling it.
AFL Round 4 – The Pre-Wrap: The Jungle
April 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
Membership’s up around 55,000 at Tigerland already. Nothing brings them out of The Jungle like the smell of blood.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn (Haiku Bob): rain clouds and hawks
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob on Round 3.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: The Big Palooka
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hodge roams like John Wayne; a steady hand over the herd. Now ride for El Dorado… or Launceston.
A Haiku in 18 parts
April 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
Something for all supporters in Jeff Dowsing’s haiku debut.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Two outta three ain’t bad
April 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
On a dark and gloomy September 2011 day, this song bought pain and suffering to us all in the pre-match “entertainment” and so it springs to mind after a dark and gloomy loss today
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