Collingwood had a forgettable game against Port Adelaide and now look ahead to Hawthorn; the team that just top ladder leaders Adelaide. Cam Hooke is optimistic for a win to hold onto finals hopes.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: One week at a time
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a much needed break in both the AFL and VFL. Cam Hooke looks ahead to this weekend’s important clash with Port Adelaide.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: ‘There are days when you could give it up’
June 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A heartbreaking loss to Melbourne on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday has seen the Pies slip to 11th on the ladder. Each game from here on in has so much significance for a team determined to play finals footy in 2017.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: On a roll
June 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Three wins in a row for Collingwood has fans excited, while the VFL side also picked up a win. A one point loss sees the Magpies depart the Super Netball finals series.
WAFL Team Creates History
May 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett reports on a historic victory by the WAFL over the VFL at North Port Oval last weekend.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Back to back wins
May 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood are back in form with back to back wins in the AFL, while the Magpies won in the Super Netball. Cam also previews the upcoming game against Fremantle.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Big wins bring smiles
May 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood secured two big wins over the weekend in AFL and the Super Netball and fell short in the VFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Tears before bedtime
May 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has the latest take on the close Round 8 loss to GWS and the Magpies win in the netball.
Almanac Footy History: A tribute to those Geelong players who were killed in wars
May 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou pays tribute to war heroes who also played football for the Geelong Football Club. Her focus on Joe Henry Slater’s life is powerful.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A week to forget for Bucks
April 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
It was a tough week to be a Pies fan with the AFL team losing to St Kilda in a dismal match. Cam Hooke looks forward this week to an old enemy in Essendon.
Shane Morwood
April 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a poem to Collingwood and Sydney backman Shane Morwood.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Flying high
April 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a big win over the weekend and Cam Hooke is getting excited about their prospects for 2017. The VFL season kicks off this weekend and the Magpies are in the top of the Super Netball. A good time to be a Pies supporter.
VFL – Port Melbourne v Northern Blues: The Ciarans at the Borough
April 10, 2017 by 9 Comments
Joe Huddler spent Saturday afternoon at North Port Oval watching and talking to some of his Irish compatriots. There were lots of Ciarans and lots to like about some young Carlton players running around against Port Melbourne.
The Survival of Stand-alone VFL Clubs
April 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
Jackson Clark is worried about the effect the Melbourne based AFL clubs are having on the VFL. His concerns will also resonate with followers of the WAFL and SANFL.
AFLW Review – A League of One’s Own: The AFL and Women’s Sport. We want your feedback
April 9, 2017 by 17 Comments
Susan Alberti and Darcy Vescio are part of an AFL review of AFLW first season. Yvette Wroby calls to all writers to suggest feedback to give to the panel. She also wants to know which VFL or other state league you will be following in 2017 and is looking for continued match reports or player profiles. Let’s get to know who our future stars are.
On Footy Value
April 6, 2017 by 15 Comments
Joe Huddler had distinct and vastly different experiences by going to two games in one day: a VFL practice match at Arden St amongst the elements and the Melbourne v Carlton clash in a corporate box at the ‘G. This is a beautifully crafted call for perspective.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: What might have been
April 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
It was a tough weekend for Collingwood supporters with 3 losses across the board. However, Cam Hooke is looking at the positives as the Magpies could have had two wins to their name.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Close loss to the reigning premiers
March 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood lost a close one to reigning premiers Western Bulldogs over the weekend but had a big win in the Super Netball. Cam Hooke has your Collingwood news and previews sorted.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A Curate’s Egg
March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s “all things Collingwood”, with bonus “Eddie Watch”. One for the True Believers.
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