The Pies were well on their way to a redemption win in the latter stages of 2007. But a bone-crunching bump changed the game, and let the Demons back into the match while Matt O’Connor watched on in horror.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Johnson nearly ruins it all
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Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: The steel stud affair
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It was a tight game between Collingwood and Sydney. Richard Davis was impressed by his young Swans effort, but was critical towards the choice of footwear from his team.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 19 – Richmond v Collingwood: Who to Roast now?
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The Tigers were given no hope of beating the resurging Pies in 2007. Adam McNicol couldn’t believe his eyes from the corporate boxes as the game came down to the wire.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Rounds 8 and 9
July 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke assesses the damage after the drubbing against West Coast, then saddles up to preview the game against Fremantle.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Carlton v Collingwood: Rocca saves face
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After Collingwood’s Round 17 2007 smashing at the hands of the Lions, Matt O’Connor nervously watched on as the Pies tried to rediscover form against the arch enemy.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Wakelin feels all Black after a horror loss
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In a 2007 milestone game for Anthony Rocca, Mark Branagan talks all things trains, poor tactics and gloves amidst a Brisbane Lions shellacking.
Marvel
July 20, 2020 by 5 Comments
We’re lucky enough to witness a second generation Daicos these days and those of us fortunate enough to have seen both players will enjoy this poem about the original marvel by Damian Balassone.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
July 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A strong Thursday night win for the Pies leaves Cam Hooke chuffed. Looking forward to a date with the Eagles, Cam is right on his Magpies to keep winning.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Give Clarko the Whistle.
July 14, 2020 by 1 Comment
When exiting the car park afterwards is the highlight of the night, there might have been a problem with the game. Dan Hansen would have preferred Clarko to have actually been umpiring, rather than dictating the Hawks’ strategy.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Collingwood v Essendon: A magical day of black and white spells
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A 2007 Collingwood-Essendon clash coincided with the release of the final Harry Potter book. Matt O’Connor had a hard time handling both priorities, but he managed to get to the ‘G to watch some magic unfold.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: The Pies aren’t fully back, but they’re winning (Floreat Pica Society)
July 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tony Scully’s FPS report on Collingwood’s Friday night win tells the tale of a solid yet unconvincing return to the victory list.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Victorian blockbuster, like they used to be
July 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
A wonderful 2007 day saw flag fancies Geelong and Collingwood fight for favouritism. Passing their acid test, Christopher Riordan lauded Geelong’s even performance.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: A shocker in the rain (Floreat Pica Society)
July 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
Going into Friday’s clash expecting a classy win, Richard Moody was shocked with what his Pies dished up. His FPS report details the varying emotions he experienced as Collingwood rallied to make a late comeback.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Catching That Winter Sun
July 4, 2020 by 8 Comments
Nicole Kelly spends time with the kids at Port Fairy getting herself ready for the Pies clash against Essendon. The joy of the beach and the winter sunshine were the holiday highlights. Apart from young Daicos, the match wasn’t.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 14 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Daisy’s day out
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Andrew Stafford watched the Pies triumph in a tight clash against the Saints in 2007. In the tense final minutes, some Daisy Thomas magic proved to be the difference.
Round 4 – GWS v Collingwood: Empathy for the Magpie
June 29, 2020 by 2 Comments
After witnessing Jeremy Howe’s horror knee injury on Friday night, Alex Darling felt a heavy layer of empathy. His time spent unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic meant he slid a little bit closer to understanding the gruelling months that lay ahead of Howe.
Round 4 – GWS v Collingwood: Two big losses in one night (Floreat Pica Society)
June 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Fithall has the FPS report for this week, as he laments Jeremy Howe’s horrible injury and a stop-start effort from his Pies.
Even Heroes Make Mistakes
June 27, 2020 by 10 Comments
Nicole Kelly is a huge Pies fan. And her young bloke Jack is just as fanatical. She faced a tricky situation when, last year, she had to explain Jaidyn Stephenson’s absence to him. Jack came up with a generous assessment. [Welcome Nicole – JTH]
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 13 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Dirty Didak and mercurial Mitchell
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Two resurging Victorian teams met in the last game of Round 13, 2007. Matt O’Connor reports on a nailbiting finish full of young and international talent.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 3 review and Round 4 preview
June 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke loved Collingwood’s effort in their round three win over the Saints. Looking ahead to a date on Friday night footy with the Giants, he is bullish about the Pies’ prospects.
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