Loyalty is a strong concept, one Danielle Hakim has for her club and one she projects upon their men’s coach Nathan Buckley based on a lifetime of following his deeds in black and white. Has he got what it takes to take the club to the top of the mountain in turbulent times?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Frustrating times at the Pies; Cam Hooke offers his insights after a loss to GWS and what’s next as Collingwood face West Coast.
Almanac Footy: Scott Pendlebury – Record Breaker
September 21, 2020 by 10 Comments
A Collingwood legend in waiting, Scott Pendlebury is now the outright and captaincy games record holder for the Pies. Luke Reynolds pays another tribute to the magnificent man from Gippsland.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Collingwood v Sydney: Nathan returns on a black and white night
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood’s beloved Nathan Buckley finally came back into the side in 2007, and it gave Cameron Noakes a night to forget.
Stale Gum
August 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ed Carmine found many stories and memories within a pack of footy cards from the 2001 season. But he’s yet to risk the gum.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Give me Julia and Maynard ahead of cold Pies
July 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Pies toyed with Sean Mortell’s emotions on Friday night, although he’s willing to admit the Bombers deserved to win.
Whatever happens, Collingwood, you already won
September 20, 2019 by 17 Comments
As we await the two preliminary finals, the outcomes of which will be measured by the score, E Regnans considers other metrics. Having watched the club’s deeply human ethos emerge and then been given a further lens – the documentary From the Inside Out – he concludes that whatever happens tomorrow night the Collingwood FC and Nathan Buckley have already won. We can learn a lot from them. [A mighty fine piece – JTH]
Collingwood: From the Inside Out reaction – Will this change AFL forever?
September 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Last night’s ‘From The Inside Out’ documentary revealed to Sean Mortell much more than he was expecting. It has him thinking.
Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: Told to Get Stuffed
August 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his Round 23 preview and selections, some Friar Time, and with spring in the air, a quick look at the racing at Royal Randwick and Moonee Valley.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: The Wounded Edition
June 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
Sal is chirpy this morning as he previews Round 12. With the eyes of the footy world on his Carlton this week, he’s happy to offer his insights. And, as he points out, we’ll learn a bit about the Giants this weekend.
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 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Knowing where the milk is (brashly)
April 27, 2019 by 9 Comments
Beaut multi-layered story of the Anzac Day game from Andrew Else who watches with his young’uns. [Comment through narrative: I love this style – JTH]
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Joy in the Ponsford Stand
April 26, 2019 by 14 Comments
Joy in the Ponsford Stand after a gripping game of high-pressure footy. Luke Reynolds and clan were there.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Footy: we’re back. Go Pies
March 14, 2019 by 3 Comments
Cam Hooke returns to the Almanac for the 2019 season, full of his trademark Magpie optimism.
Nathan Buckley living la dolce vita
November 20, 2018 by 10 Comments
Nathan Buckley is holidaying in Europe which prompts Jump Ball to make his Almanac debut with his observations of the Pies coach. [Welcome Jump Ball – JTH]
A walk through History on the Collingwood Footy Tour
October 22, 2018 by 19 Comments
The fates finally coalesced for Luke Reynolds as he and his family spent an engrossing couple of hours walking the Collingwood Footy Tour, seven months after a gifted opportunity and 176 years in the making.
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