Ramon Dobb reckons his Magpies were “in more trouble than Johnny Depp’s dogs” at the MCG. A fitting send off for the Tiger mate he farewelled this week. A time to weep or a time to dance?
Round 5 – Carlton v Collingwood: As it turned out, it wasn’t all about Mick
May 3, 2015 by 1 Comment
Mick Malthouse may have the respect and gratitude of members of the Floreat Pica Society. However, there was plenty more to like about Buckley’s Pies
Round 4 – Essendon v Collingwood: ANZAC XXI Another great chapter in our history
April 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Written for the Floreat Pica Society by Mark O’Connell, who each year attends the dawn ceremony and the Collingwood-Essendon game and then writes a report for FPS.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Crows Murder Stone Cold Pies
April 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Phil Cornell describes Collingwood’s loss to Adelaide, where he saw his Magpies get outplayed and exposed by the rampant Crows.
AFL Round 23 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: The Pies’ Last Rites (and Wrongs)
August 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pam Lowther shares the final Floreat Pica Society report for the season, and there are enough promising Magpie youngsters to keep her coming back next season.
AFL Round 21 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Bali in September is nice – where is my tropical shirt?
August 18, 2014 by 3 Comments
Paul Taylor drew the short straw for the Floreat Pica Society watching his Magpies succumb to injuries and Brisbane. He’d rather be sunning himself in Bali or at Victoria Park watching the ressies.
AFL Round 20 – West Coast v Collingwood: Or a side wearing Collingwood Jumpers
August 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rory ‘Ripsnorter’ Adams bravely fronts up at the reporting desk for the Floreat Pica Society after the Magpies abysmal performance at Subiaco.
AFL Round 19 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide (FPS): Magpies finally secure the win after a long drought
August 5, 2014 by 3 Comments
Luke Reynolds for the Floreat Pica Society talks about the pain of the past 35 days with their beloved Magpies but, on Sunday, their team showed true perseverance and grabbed a well-deserved win.
AFL Round 17 – Essendon v Collingwood: Pies have a Barry Crocker/Sav Rocca
July 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With only five goals for the day, and none from a recognised forward, it was a tough day for the Magpie faithful at the MCG reports Stork O’Connell.
AFL Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Persistently Profligate Pies Eclipsed by Suns
July 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
When is too much Collingwood never enough? When they lose (unbiased opinion – Ed.) Steve Fahey pens a longer, more Collingwood-centric view for the Floreat Pica Society of Saturday night’s game on the Gold Coast.
AFL Round 15 – Collingwood v Carlton : A Cold Night’s Entertainment.
June 30, 2014 by 3 Comments
Dave Nadel from the Floreat Pica Society, was there on a cold Sunday night to watch his defence-depleted team still steal the cookies from the Blues. Pies supporters remain happy.
AFL Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Pugnacious Pies Defeat Defensive Dees
June 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood won, but even the Floreat Pica scribe Paul O’Connell struggles to find positives in a dour, defensive struggle. Somehow he manages.
AFL Round 10 – Collingwood v West Coast (Floreat Pica Society): Pies steal the show and the points
May 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
Kevin Ramsdale gives the black and white view of an entertaining contest in the Saturday gloaming. [Magnificently Magpie stuff – Ed]
AFL Round 9 – Haiku Bob – the yellow leaf
May 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob distills the essence of Collingwood’s experience against Adelaide
AFL Round 9 – Adelaide v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): Tick. Tock. It’s an ambush!
May 16, 2014 by 9 Comments
The full moon, time passing, Tommy’s passing, neighbour Bob’s passing, Collingwood’s temporary (?) passing. If life is about acceptance, how can Collingwood’s loss matter?
AFL Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: A frank perspective on the Pies spanking the Blues
May 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Frank “Cheeseman” Taylor writes for the Floreat Pica Society about last night’s easy win over Carlton. He liked what he saw for 3 quarters.
AFL Round 5 – Collingwood v North Melbourne (Floreat Pica Society): A road trip to remember and cherish for passionate Pies
April 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds has the Floreat Pica responsibilities this week, and is happy to report on a fine Pies win.
AFL Round 4 – Richmond v Collingwood: Pies, Tigers and membership card substitutes in the air
April 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Mayuran Jeyarajah writes for the Floreat Pica Society about the Magpies solid win over the Tigers on Friday night. MJ is pleased to find to find that his Magpies are good, while the Tigers are good for footy.
AFL Round 2 – Collingwood v Geelong: Haiku Bob – Down to the Wire
April 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob ponders another losing performance.
AFL Round 3 – Collingwood v Geelong: Known Unknowns and other Rumsfeldian Prognostications
April 6, 2014 by 4 Comments
Steve Fahey offers thoughtful Rumsfeldian insights into the form and future of his beloved Magpies (p.s. he mentions in passing that the other mob were too classy).
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