Winning at the ‘G is a big improvement on drowning at the ‘Gabba, reckons Bomber Rod Oaten.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: The Dons are back (well at least on Anzac Day)
April 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 5 review, Round 6 preview
April 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life review of the loss to West Coast. He then looks toward the big Anzac Day clash with Essendon.
Round 4 – Haiku Bob: The slide
April 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob paints a vivid picture of his Pies, in the midst of fighting a slow start to the season.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats take top spot
April 14, 2021 by 6 Comments
A top of the table clash at home against Collingwood was the challenge for Geelong this week. Peter Clark continues his series on the Geelong record-breakers of 1952-53. Featured players this week are Fred Flanagan and Bob Rose.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Rounds 1 and 2
March 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke returns for Season 2021 with his review of the Pies’ loss to the Doggies and his preview of tonight’s clash with ‘the old enemy’.
Almanac Footy: #CollingwoodFC Life
March 19, 2021 by 2 Comments
It has been quite an off-season for Collingwood. Nicole Kelly charts the ups and downs, social media-style.
Almanac Footy: AFL Practice Match – Cats v Pies
March 2, 2021 by 6 Comments
Dips O’Donnell took his time to watch the Geelong v Collingwood practice match last week. With his eye on the next new thing out of the Cattery, he was impressed by an array of players and tactics.
Almanac Art: Collingwood FC 1902 VFL Grand Final, MCG by DJ Williams
February 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
DJ Williams captures a crucial moment in Collingwood FC history: the 3/4 time huddle during the 1902 VFL Grand Final, as the club contemplates winning its first VFL premiership.
The Trivia in the Travesty: 10 Things to Appreciate About the 1990 AFL Grand Final
January 21, 2021 by 8 Comments
Adam Fox revisits the 1990 Grand Final between Collingwood and Essendon, taking the time to point out any number of oddities about those times in general and that game in particular.
Almanac (Footy) Song: ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Simon Minahan has penned ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’ to the tune of Jimmy Webb’s ‘By the time I get to Phoenix’.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Semi Final review
October 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke applies the full stop to another season of Collingwood Life.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Collingwood: Outnumbered at home (Floreat Pica Society)
October 13, 2020 by 13 Comments
A history of Collingwood and Geelong rivalries led to last night’s semi final clash for Andrew Fithall. He was gifted a horrific performance, which he broke down to nightmarish details in his FPS report.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 review, Finals preview
September 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is completely undeterred by Collingwood’s loss to Port. He still believes a Magpie flag is achievable, and he builds a case for the True Believers.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Pies Ported, and heading West (Floreat Pica Society)
September 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
The FPS report this week comes all the way from Bangkok, courtesy of Paul McKay. Unfortunately for Paul, the Magpies couldn’t get the better of the ladder leaders.
1981 Revisited – Preliminary Final 1981: ‘Another One Rides the Bus’
September 19, 2020 by 13 Comments
In his 1981 retrospective, Stainless looks back at the Preliminary Final, in which favourites Geelong take on Collingwood at VFL Park.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Review, Round 18 Preview
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews the Collingwood win against Gold Coast and looks to the big clash with ladder leaders Port.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Geelong v Collingwood: A night of hope and spirit
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor managed to secure a ticket to the biggest clash in town. After a week of build-up, he turned up to the ‘G to cheer on his Pies in a titanic blockbuster.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 3 Finals – Geelong v Collingwood: Fate, nerves, Otto
September 15, 2020 by 6 Comments
Some nights in footy are etched into your brain, whether it be for the good or the bad. John Harms recounts a memorable night – the Geelong/ Collingwood 2007 Preliminary Final, and his experience of watching it from the bowels of the ‘G.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 17 Preview
September 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with another hopeful preview of Collingwood’s Round 17 match against the Suns. With finals on the line, Cam predicts a big change to the Pies’ line-up.
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