Collingwood and Essendon played out an infamous blockbuster on Anzac Day 2019. Parade College Grade 9 student Jonah Fisher recounts his day spent at the MCG watching his Bombers give their all.
Marsh Community Series – Richmond v Collingwood: Passing through Wangaratta
March 4, 2020 by 3 Comments
Like Ned Kelly and Stevie J before him, John Green passed through Wangaratta. His trip led to a relaxing day watching Richmond and Collingwood prepare for the season ahead.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2020 Opening remarks
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Having looked back to 2019 in an earlier post today, Cam Hooke offers his usual comprehensive analysis of issues confronting the Collingwood team in Season 2020.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2019 season review
February 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
To get the True Believers in the mood, Cam Hooke warms up for 2020 by reviewing the Magpies’2019 season.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Harvey Doutsas: The 2018 AFL Grand Final
February 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
As the 2018 AFL Grand Final came down to the wire, Parade College Grade 9 student and Collingwood fan Harvey Doutsas rode the bumps with his family in a pub in America.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – upside down
February 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob captures the afternoon at the footy with his daughter at the clash between their Collingwood and rival Carlton.
‘Asho’s still ploughing out the runs……’ by KB Hill
November 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Wayne Ashton was a run-scoring machine even as a young bloke and, over the years, amassed both runs and premierships in country Victoria. KB Hill tells the tale.
‘I wonder whatever happened to……………’ by KB Hill
November 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Two kids, born on the same day in the same hospital, schoolmates and footy team-mates later on, then their paths diverged. KB Hill reconnects with Bernie Brady more than half a century since they last crossed paths.
Collingwood, a season in review: A blur of emotion, success and fighting ‘til the final siren
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hoping to rebound from disappointment, Collingwood’s season had many fluctuations. Sean Mortell reviews the Black and White 2019 season.
‘The Grand Old Football Warrior……’ by KB Hill
October 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
James Edward Flynn was a triple premiership winning player for Carlton just over one hundred years ago. KB Hill tells Flynn’s story – as only KB can.
Of Dufflecoats And Dreams
October 2, 2019 by 5 Comments
A debut reminiscence from Cakewalk 90. Memories of the Rush Stand, Scanlen’s footy cards and Victoria Park etiquette.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Preliminary Final
September 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
A disappointed Cam Hooke keeps it brief for his season finale.
Preliminary Final: Haiku Bob – losing it
September 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob is feeling the Collingwood loss.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Arrogance doesn’t blight an absorbing contest
September 25, 2019 by 3 Comments
The pre-match cockiness of his fellow Magpie supporters gave Sean Mortell a bad feeling. The game reinforced it, despite the frantic conclusion.
Balcony Banter – Preliminary Final preview: Memories of finals past
September 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
As an MCC member of long standing, Bill Hodges has seen many finals at the MCG. The thought of another Richmaond v Collingwood Grand Final has him reflecting.
Finals Week 1 – Haiku Bob: skip to the end
September 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob experienced his Magpies’ win over Geelong but it was an evening not without its fraught moments.
Balcony Banter, Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A test of family unity
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How did the Fithall family negotiate their divided loyalties on Friday night? Read Andrew’s Balcony Banter piece to find out.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: My new umbrella
September 9, 2019 by 5 Comments
Despite the weather initially gloomy and the traffic bothersome, Damian Balassone was glad to reach the MCG and see his Pies conquer the Cats for a spot in the preliminary final.
Collingwood: From the Inside Out reaction – Will this change AFL forever?
September 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Last night’s ‘From The Inside Out’ documentary revealed to Sean Mortell much more than he was expecting. It has him thinking.
Almanac Footy History: Drawn grand finals – so what happened next?
August 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell is our Peter Stirk Scholar. He has chosen an interesting topic to pursue as a major feature – in the case of drawn VFL/AFL grand finals, how have the protagonists responded? He considers the three examples.
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