John Ramsdale files the final 2016 match report for the Floreat Pica Society, on a near-Black Swan event. [Includes a 14-point list of things to look forward to in the off season – Ed].
Round 22 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Witch’s hats (Floreat Pica Society)
August 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Despite the 71-point win, “this would have to be the first time after a big Collingwood victory that I went home feeling flat. There have to be some major changes at Collingwood before next season.”
Round 21 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: The Lin Jong Cup (Floreat Pica Society)
August 18, 2016 by 6 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt creates a glittering silk purse from a Collingwood sow’s ear, with this story of Round 21 for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 20 – Richmond v Collingwood: Worst of the year (Floreat Pica Society)
August 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Peter Butler steps up for the Floreat Pica Society, reporting on a frustrating night for the Magpies. And raises a few questions for Collingwood to answer in the off-season.
Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Even colder (Floreat Pica Society)
July 26, 2016 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds writes for the Floreat Pica Society this week; reporting on a Magpie first quarter that was colder than “a mother-in-law’s stare.”
Round 17 – Adelaide v Collingwood: No singing at the Adelaide Oval this time around
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey, on location at the Adelaide Oval, for the Floreat Pica Society…
Round 16 – Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood: Glad I went (Floreat Pica Society)
July 12, 2016 by 2 Comments
Andrea McNamara, in Sydney for this one, provides the insight, words and photos from Spotless Stadium for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 15 – Carlton v Collingwood: Beating the Blues (Floreat Pica Society)
July 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor contributes this week for Floreat Pica Society in a game where Collingwood needed to beat the Blues
Collingwood Bye Report 2016 (Floreat Pica Society)
June 19, 2016 by 1 Comment
Paul Harkin takes the opportunity of Collingwood’s mid-season bye to look at some 2016 predictions, nicknames and progressive voting in the Floreat Pica Society’s prestigious Horsburgh Medal.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: With friends like these…
June 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
Holly Fahey steps in to write for the Floreat Pica Society. She reckons “something is not right” after the Queen’s Birthday game.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Pies were for eating and Port is for drinking
June 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paul O’Connell writes for the Floreat Pica Society on Collingwood’s game, a horrible way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: When “almost” isn’t enough
May 31, 2016 by 2 Comments
Chris Vassiliou makes his debut for the Floreat Pica Society this week, writing of an “almost” kind of day for the Magpies. [Another fine FPS debut – Ed].
Round 9 – Collingwood v Geelong: Sensational game! (Floreat Pica Society)
May 23, 2016 by 3 Comments
Collingwood’s win against Geelong was satisfying for the Floreat Pica Society, the Pies have turned the corner and are starting to gel as a team.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Melbourne: it was a Fuchsias market
April 19, 2016 by 5 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt steps up for the Floreat Pica Society. And while reading the writing on the wall helped his footy tipping, Jim found it’s possible to “get hangovers from things other than alcohol.”
Round 3 – St Kilda v Collingwood: A bad day at the office
April 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Peter Butler is finding his usual philosophical mindset sorely tested after three rounds. He prudently opted to wait a day before writing this report for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Pies make Tigers April fools
April 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Michael “we almost can’t believe it as we song the song” Labiris takes the keyboard for the Floreat Pica Society in Round 2.
Round 1 – Sydney v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): At least I didn’t go to Sydney
March 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
Andrea McNamara is thankful of watching Collingwood from afar and maintains the faith for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: The last game of the year
September 8, 2015 by 10 Comments
Jim Kesselschmidt makes a cracking debut for the Floreat Pica Society in the last Collingwood game of the year. [Wonderful story of family, history, meaning – Ed].
Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: Border force and hope without finals (Floreat Pica Society)
August 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Andrew Fithall, on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society, finds perspective in a house unaccustomed to life without finals football. The young ‘uns are going to be alright.
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