Callum Quirk recalls the time in 2001 when he was a poster boy for a TAC campaign, their sponsorship of the Collingwood FC, and tossing the coin before the bounce of the ball at the Federation Cup game between Collingwood and Carlton.
Almanac Teams: Round 1 debuts since 1980 (Part 2 – 1990 to 2000)
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In the second of four parts, Rodney Boyd looks back at the players who made their debut in Round 1 of the VFL/AFL season from 1980 up to 2022. This section features 1990-2000.
FEARLESS 2022 – Round 9: Not wild about Harry…
June 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS lives up to his name with his take on the Heretier/Buckley/Collingwood imbroglio before reviewing Round 9 of the AFL season.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: ‘Opportunity’ – Bill Wootton
June 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bill Wootton’s footy poem ‘Opportunity’ reflects a split second decision that should have won Collingwood the Anzac Day clash against Essendon in 1995.
Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Buckley’s chance (Floreat Pica Society)
June 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Guy Fazzino reports for the Floreat Pica Society on Nathan Buckley’s last game as senior coach.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review
June 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back sounding as chuffed as ever – his optimistic predictions all came true as his Pies romped to a startling Queens Birthday win over Melbourne.
Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A heart-breaking/ warming finale
June 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
In an emotional edition of the annual Big Freeze on Queens Birthday, Sean Mortell breaks down the final chapter of Nathan Buckley’s coaching career at Collingwood.
Almanac Footy: The tragedy of Bucks, a Collingwood life riddled with injustice and adoration
June 10, 2021 by 8 Comments
Sean Mortell remembers Nathan Buckley’s Collingwood highs and lows.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Nathan Buckley resigns
June 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke responds to Nathan Buckley’s decision to step down from the Collingwood coaching position.
Almanac Footy: Nathan Buckley resigns
June 9, 2021 by 5 Comments
Nathan Buckley today announced he would coach Collingwood for the last time on Monday. What do you think, people of the Almanac?
Round 4 – Collingwood v GWS: I’ll back you Bucks
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
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]
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