How did the Fithall family negotiate their divided loyalties on Friday night? Read Andrew’s Balcony Banter piece to find out.
Balcony Banter, Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A test of family unity
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: My new umbrella
September 9, 2019 by 5 Comments
Despite the weather initially gloomy and the traffic bothersome, Damian Balassone was glad to reach the MCG and see his Pies conquer the Cats for a spot in the preliminary final.
Balcony Banter Round 23 – Richmond v Brisbane: An MCC debut
August 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
David Leydon is a sports nut. He had never been to the MCC Members until he was the guest of a good friend for the Richmond-Brisbane game. Here’s the piece he wrote for the MCC’s Balcony Banter. [Well played Comrade – JTH]
Balcony Banter Round 22 – Melbourne v Sydney: No Demon spark tonight
August 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Lynda Carroll has seen the best of times, and the worst of times. She’s not calling Friday night the worst, but it sure wasn’t great.
Balcony Banter Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: I wish I had a river
August 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Despite the horrendous conditions, Joe De Petro braved the elements for his winning Tigers.
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: Sticking With Number 5
August 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
‘Your first hero is your best hero”. Luke Reynolds and family celebrated the 100th game of the much injured Jamie Elliot in style.
Round 18 – Geelong v Hawthorn: It’s High Time for a Change
July 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou had an uncomfortable day at the footy as her Cats were disappointing. She thinks it might be time for a change; time to do the very thing that started the run of early season success.
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.
Balcony Banter – Women’s football: Annabel Brebner
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou talks to Annabel Brebner, chair of the MCC affiliated women’s club now competing in its second season in the VAFA.
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.
Round 12 – Richmond v Geelong: For the love of Patrick Naish
June 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The only positive for Richmond on a tough night against the powerful Geelong side was the debut of Ivanhoe local (and son of Chris) Patrick Naish, writes Tiger fan John Green.
Balcony Banter Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: From Darwin to Dreamtime
June 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s a long way from Darwin to the MCG, especially for your first game of footy. Read about the adventures of two young Tiger fans at the Dreamtime game.
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.
Round 11 – Essendon v Carlton: An MCG Comedy
June 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
On a day of rain of biblical proportions, Caspar McLeod also finds himself praying to the Gods of Good Grades.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 10 review, Round 11 preview
May 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Friday night heart-stopper against Sydney and looks forward to the Pies’ Saturday match against Fremantle.
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.
Recent Comments