A former work colleague of Richard Griffiths is an avid Pies supporter who would send him updates of Collingwood’s finals’ progress. Richard considers the latest communique sufficiently insightful to pass elements of it on to Almanac readers.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Floreat Pica Society Match Report
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Goddard presents the match report for Collingwood’s ANZAC Day clash against Essendon on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Pies ground Bombers in the wet
April 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It was a tough game in the wet for the Bombers during their traditional ANZAC Day clash against the Magpies. The Pies proved to be too good and too strong showing why they are the leading contender for the premiership this season.
Round 6 – Brisbane v Collingwood (Floreat Pica): A marker is laid
April 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Guy Fazzino travelled to the Gabba to see the clash between the reigning premiers and the serious contenders and compiled this Floreat Pica Society Report.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Carlton: Floreat Pica Society match report
April 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
Frank Taylor presents the Collingwood v Carlton match report on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 2 – Footscray v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Report by Bangkok Correspondent Paul McKay
March 25, 2025 by 3 Comments
Bangkok Correspondent Paul McKay for the Floreat Pica Society presents the match report for the Footscray v Collingwood game.
Almanac (Creative) Footy: In full flight with the wingers
January 22, 2025 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner is back with another creative look at field positions on the ground. This time Carolyn examines the wing position and some of the wingers who have graced that position, making comparisons with characteristics of winged feather varities that may reflect them.
Almanac Pies Celebration: Howe good is he?
November 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Nicole Kelly is itching to remind herself of the magnificent Collingwood premiership season which she does in this reflection based around Jeremy Howe.
Round 11 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Milestones, celebrations and misadventures (Floreat Pica Society)
May 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
Dave Nadel posts for the Floreat Pica Society on a big day of milestones for Collingwood. He volunteered to report this match for a number of reasons…
One-on-one’s not dead
August 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Old Dog was reminded of his childhood spent witnessing great gladiatorial contests between players like Jess and Glendinning when Langdon and Sidebottom faced up on Friday night.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Drawing the masses back into footy
June 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell was among the throng of fans who saw the AFL restart after months of interregnum at the whims of coronavirus. Did everything go as expected? Not in this new normal.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Daicos Delights in Dour Draw
June 13, 2020 by 4 Comments
The couch will have to do instead of MCG seats for Luke Reynolds as he yells himself hoarse supporting his Magpies in their drawn game against the Tigers.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Discomfort
June 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
Footy’s back! Paddy Grindlay reviews the hard slog of the Collingwood and Richmond game that resulted in the first draw of the season.
Finals Week 1 – Preview
September 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell previews Finals Week 1 making his predictions who he believes the winners will be.
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 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Two flag fortunes, completely different tales
July 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell wonders whether Collingwood is letting slip their opportunity for a premiership crack after their recent poor form, injuries, and a bad loss to Richmond in their Round 19 match as he explains.
Round 18 – GWS v Collingwood: Dipping into despair
July 23, 2019 by 3 Comments
Despairing game of football for Sean Mortell and fellow Collingwood supporters after their Round 18 loss to GWS as his report shows.
Round 17 – West Coast v Collingwood: One of those wins you’ll always remember
July 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Under the pump, far from home and facing a foe who had their number, Sean Mortell’s Pies had him managing his expectations on Friday night – after a famous victory, his entire weekend had an extra glow!
Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne (Floreat Pica Society report): A return to victory
June 13, 2019 by 1 Comment
Peter Butler reviews the round 12 victory for Collingwood against Melbourne, ignoring media hype to select his own best three players from the clash.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Floreat Pica Society report from Steve Fahey
May 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey reports for The Floreat Pica Society about Collingwood’s stylish excellence with their victory over the Saints in their Round 9 clash.
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