“There’s something about games against Geelong which stir the emotions of the Collingwood supporter.” Guy Fazzino makes his writing debut for the Floreat Pica Society in a final.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon (Floreat Pica Society)
August 26, 2019 by 5 Comments
Dave Nadel takes up the Floreat Pica Society mantle once again, this time looking at the Pies last regular season game (and win) against the Bombers.
Round 22 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Building towards September (Floreat Pica Society)
August 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
Shane Cashman happily reports for the Floreat Pica Society on a building momentum for the Pies.
Round 21 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Pies freeze out Dees (Floreat Pica Society)
August 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey reports for the Floreat Pica Society from a cold MCG. Collingwood is still in the hunt for the double chance, but will “need to improve a lot more to be a contender.”
Round 20 – Collingwood v Gold Coast (Floreat Pica Society): Restoring Direction
August 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This week’s Floreat Pica Society report comes from Mark Mulllins and, like all Pies fans, he’s a bit chirpier for beating the Suns but not going overboard.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Shocker (Floreat Pica Society)
July 27, 2019 by 7 Comments
Richard Moody reports for the Floreat Pica Society, on a game that had him thankful for “lessons learnt at an early age about resilience.”
Round 17 – West Coast v Collingwood: Pies’ big win (Floreat Pica Society)
July 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
Shane Cashman had a feeling ahead of the game – and he brings us a healthy dose of feeling in this report for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
July 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Frank Taylor has penned this week’s report for FPS, an unfortunate loss against a foe he has plenty of respect for.
Round 15 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Insipid (Floreat Pica Society report)
July 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
James Fogarty tells of family ties in his report for the Floreat Pica Society, for which finding three Collingwood players worthy of his votes presented a challenge [Great baby photo of the author – Ed].
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.
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 11 – Collingwood v Fremantle (Floreat Pica Society Report): Purple Gloom
June 4, 2019 by 8 Comments
It was a dark day for Luke Reynolds and Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday. This week Luke reports for the Floreat Pica Society.
Haiku Bob – Round 7: nature calls
May 9, 2019 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob is grappling with more than football.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Floreat Pica Society Report
May 5, 2019 by 7 Comments
Our FPS correspondent (Richard Moody) is no fan of Docklands, but he’s a fan of the Pies and their classy outfit, as they notch another strong win. [Some interesting nicknames in there – Ed]
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): ANZAC Day 2019
April 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
The crowd was in early for the traditional ANZAC clash and Andrew Fithall and crew were very much part of it. The arithmetic progression of Pies goals was becoming a worry, but sometimes Maths can be beaten. [I agree on Darcy Moore and the reasoning – JTH]
Round 5 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pies too hot
April 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mark Mullins negotiates night-shift responsibilities to file this brief report for the Floreat Pica Society. Hot Pies.
Round 3 – Collingwood v West Coast: Too many similarities (Floreat Pica Society)
April 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society correspondent Dave Nadel knows the difference between a “replay” and a “rematch.” But events on Saturday night blurred that difference somewhat.
Round 2 – Richmond v Collingwood: Hot Pies
March 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Floreat Pica Society’s Bangkok correspondent, Paul McKay, files on a game for which he considered giving votes to every Collingwood player. Hot Pies.
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): Heartbreaker
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A mighty climb by the Pies this year only to come up one rung short of glory – here is Peter Butler’s Grand Final recap for the Floreat Pica Society.
Preliminary Final – Richmond v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): History is real
September 24, 2018 by 6 Comments
Frank Taylor’s brilliant family story about his forebears’ struggles a century ago in Richmond and surrounds and how footy has always been part of it all. So this was a very meaningful match – and the result was equally immense. [Great piece – JTH]
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