Cold night. But the dreamers keep dreaming. Haiku Bob is one of them.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – still some dreamers
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 20 and 21: Better
August 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke was much happier with the Pies’ efforts against the Suns. But the need to keep winning remains.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Typical Sunday arvo footy done well
August 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The MCG has a different feel about it when the Suns are in town. Sean Mortell thought this afternoon was just what the Pies wanted.
Almanac Life: On the rebound
August 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
Mixed footy marriages are fraught with danger. Ged McMahon tells us about love won, love lost and love rebounded, but not without all the stages of grief transversed in between.
Balcony Banter Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Lighting up a rainy night
July 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dave Campbell was worried by the Tigers’ pre-game favouritism. Those worries were soon alleviated.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL Rounds 17 and 18
July 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Cam Hooke and friends enjoy the great win in the West before getting down to the task of analysing the coming game against the Giants.
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A horrible night’s footy
July 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A hard day in the Under19s hopefully was to be off set by a Pies win that night, but it was not to be for Sean Mortell as he reports.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Round 16, 2009: Collingwood v Hawthorn – Barracking for Switzerland
July 1, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Magpies clash with the Hawks on Friday night at the ‘G’. Sixteen years ago to the day the same teams battled it out and Matt Quartermaine was there with his brother Simon as neutral spectators. There was a lot more happening than just the footy. Here’s Matt’s take on the night. What’s the go with the sauce these days?
Round 14 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report
June 26, 2019 by 2 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt provides a forthright examination of the Pies’ efforts against the Dogs, once he’s got the Jaidyn Stephenson issue off his chest.
AFL Round 14 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Gritty goals grind a win
June 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell watched his Pies unconvincingly beat the Bulldogs with mixed emotions, but as the old adage says; a win’s a win
Balcony Banter Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: On the slide
June 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Graphic artist Alan Rose was inspired by the Big Freeze and Melbourne’s current predicament when he came up with a Max Gawn caricature whilst travelling to the Queen’s Birthday game.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne (Floreat Pica Society report): A return to victory
June 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Peter Butler reviews the round 12 victory for Collingwood against Melbourne, ignoring media hype to select his own best three players from the clash.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: A big freeze and some cold play
June 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Seam Mortell reports on Collingwood’s return to form over a struggling Melbourne, even as the Big Freeze action threatened to overshadow the football.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: One on one, Gawn v Grundy
June 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo turned on the TV on Queen’s Birthday to watch the battle within a battle. He gave the points to Max Gawn despite Brodie Grundy’s Collingwood winning the encounter.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 review, Round 12 preview
June 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s disappointing loss to Fremantle, before calling for change for the upcoming Queen’s Birthday clash against Melbourne.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Reality checks and good Saturday arvo footy
June 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell travelled to the MCG for a traditional Saturday arvo game against Freo. Despite the disappointing result, he came away having enjoyed a thrilling finish.
Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: 50 metre penalties and miracle goals
May 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell was anxious coming in, but ultimately relieved to see an undermanned Collingwood get the points at the SCG.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review; Round 10 Preview
May 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke provides a definitive review of Collingwood’s round 9 clash (including some wonderful statistical analysis) before looking forward to their blockbuster round 10 match against Sydney.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Shades of 2010
May 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell attended the MCG on Saturday afternoon to see his Pies square off against St Kilda. The result left him pondering the glory days of 2010.
Round 8 – Carlton v Collingwood: Too close for comfort
May 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell felt apprehensive about the Blues and Pies Round 8 clash, no matter their position on the ladder, it’s always game on, and this match was no exception.
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