Son Josh’s Fathers’ Day gift has achieved lucky charm status in the Luke Reynolds household. There was a lot for Luke to like about Collingwood’s first finals win since 2012.
Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Some pre-match thoughts
September 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
Declan Dempsey-Young makes his debut at the Almanac with this preview of the Richmond-Hawthorn qualifying-final. [Good to have you with us Declan – JTH]
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Reporting Antisocial Behaviour
August 16, 2018 by 7 Comments
It was a disappointing day out at the footy for Paul Spinks on Saturday as he saw his Cats go down to the Hawks – though some of the ‘entertainment’ at the ground might have been more frustrating than his team’s on-field performance…
Round 20 – Melbourne v Gold Coast: Cashing in on the comforts of home
August 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Home, and a sense of belonging, more than made up for the lack of drama as Geoff Woolcock took in the MCG action on Sunday.
Round 20 – Richmond v Geelong: Be careful what you wish for
August 5, 2018 by 6 Comments
A flippant pre-game wish makes for a nervous final quarter. Will responsibility fall on John Green’s shoulders?
Round 19 – Richmond v Collingwood: Like a Tiger Defying the Laws of Gravity
July 31, 2018 by 2 Comments
‘These are games of wonder, they restore our youth, they will bring us back for more, again and again. When these two mighty tribes clash on the MCG, we do more than simply watch.’ Joe De Petro poetically sums up Saturday’s blockbuster.
Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Smug Pies
July 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
A rush to the ‘G for Sean Mortell after his Under 19s match to check out the class-above Pies account for a middling North Melbourne side.
Round 16 – Essendon v Collingwood: Homecoming
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Down from the nation’s capital, William Westerman, as a neutral, soaks up the atmosphere of a big game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Round 16 – Essendon v Collingwood: Side By Sidebottom
July 9, 2018 by 12 Comments
Relocated from his usual seat for a big clash with Essendon with middle child Josh in tow, it was the reassuring presence of 200-game Pie legend Steele Sidebottom and a professional performance from his teammates that grounded Luke Reynolds.
Round 15 – Melbourne v St Kilda: The Wow Factor
July 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
St Kilda had a win over Melbourne last Sunday. Yvette Wroby, along with many other Saints supporters, have had smiles on their faces since. Three wins and a draw feel pretty good. More wins would be better.
Round 15 – Melbourne v St Kilda: My Saints Family
July 2, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mrs R, free from the shackles of her Collingwood family, enjoys her first game with her St Kilda family in a very long time as the Saints get home in a thriller.
Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: I Was There
June 25, 2018 by 5 Comments
Peter Fitzpatrick gives us an absolutely cracking yarn about being drenched and frozen at the MCG, the warmth of optimism, and how he wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
AFLM Round 13 – Geelong v Richmond: Like September in June
June 20, 2018 by 5 Comments
Joe De Petro likes what he sees from the Balcony of the MCC: the skills of Edwards and Lambert and a brilliant last quarter goal from the returning Daniel Rioli.
Haiku Bob – Round 12: breaking lines
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A great day for haiku: a birthday, a stiff breeze, a tall Yank, a Pie win. See what Haiku Bob spotted.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Beating the Dees in The Big Freeze (Floreat Pica Society)
June 12, 2018 by 13 Comments
This week’s Floreat Pica Society report comes from Luke Reynolds, who enjoyed the Queen’s Birthday clash far more in 2018 than he did in 2017.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Hurstbridge hordes and mature aged debutants
June 4, 2018 by 15 Comments
With Auskick and VFL as entree, Luke Reynolds took his youngsters to watch an in-form Magpies as they accounted for Fremantle.
Round 9 – Essendon v Geelong: Oh, The Dons
May 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
‘The Dons have been so disappointing this season that it was ”touch and go” as to whether I could stand another humiliating afternoon at The G.’ But wasn’t Rod Oaten sure glad he did head along to see Essendon run over the Cats on Saturday.
Round 8 – Carlton v Essendon: Drought Breaker
May 15, 2018 by 6 Comments
‘The palpable mix of joy and relief on the faces of the Blues’ players in the moments after the final siren, reassured Carlton fans that the players do care.’ Peter Fuller’s Blues are finally on the board for 2018.
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