Sam Steele’s recounting of the 1981 VFL season reaches semi-final week. Carlton take on Geelong for a place in the Grand Final, whilst Collingwood and Fitzroy fight for survival.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – West Coast v Collingwood: Unbearable phone updates all night
September 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Other commitments didn’t stop Andrew Stafford, who managed to keep up to date with Collingwood’s 2007 extra time Semi Final against the Eagles thanks to a passionate mate.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – West Coast v Collingwood: Stressing from afar
September 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what became a famous night for Collingwood, Matt O’Connor rode every bump of the 2007 Semi Final against the Eagles from his Thornbury home.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Collingwood: A disappointing return to Friday night footy (Floreat Pica Society)
September 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Peter Butler has the FPS report for this week, where his mood turned from excitement to despair when Brisbane got on top of the Pies.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 Review, Round 16 Preview
September 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It may have been a disappointing loss for the Pies, but Cam Hooke has the answers for Collingwood in the coming weeks as they make a charge for the finals.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Magpies and Lions and Dogs, oh my!
September 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
Last night gave Danielle Hakim an opportunity to reach new levels of fanaticism for Brayden Maynard. A report full of Danielle’s typical passion, her struggles with the Pies continued into the post-match Twitter-sphere.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Everything’s coming up Milhouse, just
September 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
Shane Reid is hopeful about Brisbane’s chances – what’s not to love about a home Grand Final and a tight win over the Pies? But constant behinds and scrubby quarters still linger in the back of his mind.
1981 Revisited – Finals Week 1: ‘To Cut a Long Story Short’
September 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s finals time in Stainless’ look back at the 1981 season. In the first week, there are multiple upsets that disrupt the course of the finals series.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Collingwood v Sydney: Omens
September 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Noakes went into his Swans’ 2007 final confident, but was soon left ruing his optimism and reflecting on the dominant Sydney run spanning from 2005-2007.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 1 Finals – Collingwood v Sydney: A big night at the office
September 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Matt O’Connor was nervous about Collingwood’s Elimination Finals date with the Swans in 2007. In front of a packed MCG, he went through the familiar rollercoaster of emotions.
Round 14 – Haiku Bob: golden afternoon
September 1, 2020 by 7 Comments
Haiku Bob reflects on a golden afternoon of birds and blues.
Round 13 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Fresh torture methods, a deadly duo and Mayne’s Menagerie
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Though not a storied rivalry, Sean Mortell has discovered some more domestic incentives to add spice to Collingwood’s contests with North.
Round 13 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: We are Back …..and so is the long tall Texan (Floreat Pica Society)
August 26, 2020 by 6 Comments
Dave Nadel is feeling better about Collingwood’s form after the win against North, particularly after a certain rangy Texan showed some form.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Collingwood v Adelaide: A nightclub vibe for two finals bound sides
August 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A relaxed atmosphere, a lacklustre Collingwood and an outraged fan. What more could Matt O’Connor possibly have to deal with when watching his Pies take on the Crows in 2007?
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Collingwood v Sydney: Nathan returns on a black and white night
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s beloved Nathan Buckley finally came back into the side in 2007, and it gave Cameron Noakes a night to forget.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 review, Round 13 preview
August 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
It was a dark night for the Pies, but Cam Hooke is always hopeful. Check out his review of the horror game and his preview of the upcoming do-or-die clash against the Roos.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Years of black and white, all with a pen in hand
August 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
After a wedding and a wonderful honeymoon, Danielle Hakim is back writing about her beloved Pies. Her first piece tries to find the positives buried amidst a disappointing loss to Melbourne.
Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Baby steps
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell says it isn’t easy being a black and white fan. He experienced the whole range of emotions as he watched the Pies confront the Crows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review and Round 12 Preview
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After an uncertain win against the bottom of the ladder Crows, Cam Hooke is quietly confident that Collingwood can return to form, starting with their match up with the Demons.
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