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Collingwood Forever

The complete history of the Mighty Magpies

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Collingwood Cult Figures: Leigh Brown

on April 13, 2016

Leigh Brown was the unlikeliest of prototypes. He was rising 27 when he came to Collingwood in 2009 and had played in just about every position on the field without truly owning one.

Collingwood Cult Figures: Ian Cooper

on April 6, 2016

Most footballers have to go through serious levels of pain and discomfort if they're to carve out a decent career. But it's highly likely that no Collingwood player has ever had to endure the frustrations and hurdles that burly defender Ian Cooper had to overcome.

Tuddy's super seven

on April 6, 2016

It's one of the greatest individual finals performances in Collingwood's history, but for too long it has been overshadowed by what happened in a match a fortnight later.

The Ire of the Tigers

on March 30, 2016

Jack Dyer called it "a blind, unreasoning hatred" and it's no stretch to say that the feeling is most definitely mutual.

Collingwood Cult Figures: Rupert Betheras

on March 30, 2016

As Collingwood charted a pathway from easy beat to unlikely premiership contender in 2002, a new chant spread its way through the Black and White army on match days.

Babes for the Woods

on March 23, 2016

How a group of new faces and the worst Round 1 loss in Collingwood’s history played a role in changing the course of the club’s future.

Collingwood Cult Figures: Rene Kink

on March 23, 2016

He was built so strongly that he was nicknamed "the Incredible Hulk", but was quick enough to burst through traffic and away from flailing opponents. No wonder so many Collingwood fans loved Rene Kink.

The coaches: Leigh Matthews

on November 20, 2014

It took a Hawthorn legend to break Collingwood's 32-year premiership drought, but Leigh Matthews' role in the 1990 triumph means he will be a hero of the Black and White forever.

Fan donates rare memorabilia

on October 24, 2014

A mystery benefactor donated $1.5 million worth of memorabilia to Collingwood in August 2014.

In Black and White Magazine

on October 24, 2014

Collingwood's In Black and White Magazine was first published in 1959.

The coaches: Tony Shaw

on October 21, 2014

Tony Shaw might not have had a successful stint as Collingwood coach, but it wasn't for lack of effort, or passion for the club. Nothing that happened then changes the fact that he is, and will always be, a Collingwood legend.

Tony Shaw coaches in a 1999 match.

Strickland's scrapbook

on October 10, 2014

Bill Strickland, the first captain of Collingwood, kept a scrapbook outlining his playing career for both Collingwood and Carlton.

The coaches: John Cahill

on September 8, 2014

John Cahill, a legendary South Australian player and coach, hadn’t even applied for the job after it was advertised across Australia.

Port Adelaide legend John Cahill became the first man to arrive from outside Victoria and coach at Victoria Park.

Notes

on September 7, 2014

Since the launch of Collingwood Forever, the club has received many contributions adding to the depth of the website.

Howzat - Collingwood and Cricket

on August 26, 2014

The Collingwood Cricket Club was formed on 18 June, 1906, and played its home matches at Victoria Park from 1906 until 1996, when it merged with the Camberwell Cricket Club to form the Camberwell Magpies.

Nathan Buckley in action during the 20/20 Tsunami cricket match between Melbourne and Collingwood at Junction Oval on January 30, 2005.

Britannia Football Club

on August 26, 2014

The history of the Britannia Football Club, the precursor to the Collingwood Football Club.

The Britannia Football Club in 1891.

Coventry Suspended

on August 26, 2014

Gordon Coventry was suspended in controversial circumstances in 1936.

The incident that led to Gordon Coventry's suspension, as Richmond players come in to remonstrate (Reference The Official Collingwood Illustrated Encyclopedia by Michael Roberts and Glenn McFarlane).

The coaches: Mick Erwin

on August 25, 2014

Mick Erwin received an early present the day before his 39th birthday – he got to coach Collingwood for the first time.

The coaches: Murray Weideman

on August 25, 2014

It seemed almost a natural fit that the Magpie great would one down return home to Victoria Park to coach, and that opportunity presented itself at the end of the 1974 season.

Murray Weideman the coach.

The coaches: Michael Malthouse

on August 25, 2014

It started in the front seat of a Lexus in late 1999, Collingwood’s coach for the new millennium revealed in a puff of smoke and flashing lights; and it ended on football’s biggest stage, the 2011 Grand Final.

The coaches: Neil Mann

on August 25, 2014

For a long time, it looked as if Neil Mann's coaching career would be a case of 'always the bridesmaid, never the bride'.

Neil Mann the coach.

Feb 12, 1892: Oh what a night!

on August 25, 2014

A fervent display of public support for the new club sets the scene for decades to come.

The suburb of Collingwood, from the Town Hall Tower - date unknown.

Lou Richards retires

on August 24, 2014

Lou Richards decided to retire before the end of the 1955 season.

Lou Richards farewells fans.

Pre-Season/ Night Series history

on August 24, 2014

The pre-season competition has been in a state of flux ever since its introduction in 1956, when it was known as the night series.

Shane O'Bree showcases Collingwood's pre-season jumper circa 2001-2004 in the third round of the 2001 Ansett Cup against North Melbourne at Colonial Stadium.

Darren Millane's death

on August 24, 2014

On October 7, 1991, tragedy descended upon the Collingwood Football Club when premiership hero Darren Millane died in a drink-driving car accident.

Darren Millane in the rooms after a match in 1991.

The New Magpies

on August 24, 2014

In 1982, Ranald Macdonald pushed forward the campaign of 'the New Magpies', sending the club into the brink of extinction.

Ranald Macdonald promotes 'The New Magpies' in 1982.

Welcome to the Magpies on the Internet

on August 24, 2014

The Collingwood Football Club launched its first website in 1995, alerting members via an article published in the 'In Black and White' magazine.

The collingwoodfc.com.au in 2000.

Reserves Premierships

on August 24, 2014

Collingwood has won seven AFL/ VFL Reserves Premierships since 1919.

Back row: S Blanch (bootstudder), J Dicker (Committee), G Carrison (Committee), J Thatcher, B Gray, A Chapman, D Dalton, W Skewes (Committee), T Smith (Door steward), K Tate (trainer). Third row: L Bromley (Committee), K Huppatz, D Wright, L Clark, N Vincent, E Burgess, A Pond(Committee), T Pew (Committee). Second row: R Smith (Trainer), L Lees (Head trainer), J Smith (secretary), M Ballantyne, R Sanders, L Adamson, G Jenkin, L Evans, M Pitt, I Bremner, Fr Bruce (Committee), B Lewis (Trainer), G Hudd (Committee). Front row: R Patterson (Property steward), J Burton, P Wadham, L Thompson, J Smith (Chairman), E Hutchesson (Captain), N Mann (Coach), J Mahon, V Ellis, D Searl, J Morrison (Messenger).

Pre-Season/ Night Series Grand Finals

on August 23, 2014

Collingwood has won two Pre-Season/ Night Series Grand Finals.

Under-19s Premierships

on August 23, 2014

Collingwood's under-19s won four flags.

Most Determined

on August 23, 2014

From 1964 to 1981, Collingwood awarded a player the 'Most Determined' award.

The 1896 Premiership

on August 23, 2014

Collingwood's first-ever flag came in the VFA, and was one of its most famous.

The 1896 Premiers.

Australian International Rules Representative

on August 23, 2014

The Australia international rules (AIR) football team participates in a hybrid sport derived from AFL and Gaelic football.

Dale Thomas in action during the First Test of the 2008 International Rules Series at Subiaco Oval in Perth.

Membership

on August 23, 2014

A season-by-season breakdown of the club's membership total since 1984.

Collingwood supporters celebrate a goal in the round 20 contest against Sydney in 2013.

The Collingwood club song

on August 23, 2014

A brief history of 'Good Old Collingwood Forever'.

The team sing the song alongside actor Rob Lowe, president Eddie McGuire and captain Nathan Buckley in the win over St Kilda in round, 2003.

The McClelland Trophy

on August 23, 2014

The McClelland Trophy is awarded to the club that finishes first on the ladder after the completion of the home-and-away season.

The 1960 team.

Wooden Spoon

on August 23, 2014

Collingwood has finished at the bottom of the ladder on two occasions, while Carlton has received the Wooden Spoon three times.

Tony Shaw coaches in a 1999 match.

Floreat Pica

on August 23, 2014

The club’s motto, Floreat Pica, was suggested by treasurer and former player Bob Rush in 1910.



The motto 'Floreat Pica' features on the front of the club's 1974 Christmas card.

The last Magpie to die at war

on August 23, 2014

Norm Le Brun should be remembered as a brave Australian who did not let his country down.

Norm Le Brun

Collingwood and the 1956 Olympic Games

on August 23, 2014

Melbourne was chosen to host the 1956 Games in April 1949, beating Buenos Aires by one vote, with other cities Mexico City, Montreal, Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and San Francisco also missing out.

The Argus highlights the MCG during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.

The Presidents: Eddie McGuire

on August 23, 2014

Eddie McGuire assumed Presidency of the club in 1998.

Eddie McGuire

The coaches: Bob Rose

on August 23, 2014

Bob Rose was a great player, arguably the greatest this club has ever produced. He was also a great coach. But he was also one of the unluckiest coaches ever to have picked up a clipboard.

Bob Rose (middle) celebrates a win with Ian Graham (left) and David Norman (right).

Vic Park 9: The Last Goodbye

on August 23, 2014

Collingwood said its goodbyes to Victoria Park

A supporter sends off Victoria Park on its final day.

All-Australian

on August 23, 2014

View the complete list of Collingwood players and senior coaches to receive selection in the Teams of the Year (known since 1991 as the All-Australian team).

The 2006 All-Australian team.

The Greening Incident

on August 23, 2014

It was July 8, 1972, and Collingwood's Round 14 clash with St Kilda at a muddy Moorabbin was meant to be a tough contest between two likely finalists.

John Greening is stretchered from the ground after the incident.

AFLCA Player of the Year

on August 23, 2014

Each senior coach votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis after every home and away game.

Nathan Buckley talks with his coach Mick Malthouse during the round two match between Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs at the MCG in 2004.

AFMA Most Valuable Player

on August 23, 2014

Members of the Australian Football Media Association vote annually for the player they consider the most outstanding.

George Bisset

Gardiner Medal

on August 23, 2014

Instituted seven years after the formation of the VFL seconds, the Gardiner Medal was named after the late Frank Gardiner, a president of the competition.

Marcus Boyall

One Shot at Glory

on August 23, 2014

Ask anyone who has ever been lucky enough to play at least one senior game in Black and White, and they will tell their life has been changed by the experience.

Justin Crow managed one senior match for Collingwood

The Jumper

on August 23, 2014

The simple black-and-white striped guernsey has become a part of Collingwood since day one, and has become the most instantly recognisable club symbol of all.

Vin Doherty in 1935.

Jim Stynes Medal

on August 23, 2014

The Jim Stynes Medal is awarded to Australia's best player in the International Rules Series.

Dane Swan of Australia in action against Leighton Glynn of Ireland during the Irish Daily Mail International Rules Series 1st Test between Ireland and Australia at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick in 2010.

Champion of the Colony

on August 23, 2014

The names on Mullen's list provide a handy guide to Collingwood players who were among the outstanding performers of particular seasons.

Bill Strickland

AFL Rising Star Award

on August 23, 2014

The AFL Rising Star Award was instituted in 1993 to recognise and encourage talented young players in the AFL.

Saverio Rocca flies for a mark against West Coast in the round 13 contest in 1993, the match he was nominated for the AFL Rising Star Award.

Bob Rose – Charlie Sutton Medal

on August 23, 2014

As of the 2007 season, both Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs agreed to award a medal after the presentation of the Robert Rose Cup.

Heath Shaw is presented with the Rose-Sutton Medal by Charles Sutton Junior after the round six win in 2011.

Michael Tuck Medal

on August 23, 2014

Since 1992, the Michael Tuck Medal has been awarded to the best and fairest player in the night/ pre-season series grand final.

Heath Shaw proudly shows off the Michael Tuck Medal in 2011.

Jason McCartney Medal

on August 23, 2014

The Jason McCartney Medal was a perpetual medal honouring Bali bombing survivor and former Magpie Jason McCartney.

Ben Johnson runs off the ground after receiving the Jason McCartney Medal in 2004.

E. J. Whitten Medal

on August 23, 2014

The E.J. Whitten Medal is awarded to the best Victorian player in a State of Origin football match.

Gavin Brown, captain of the Victorian side, and Brett Ratten in the rooms after the 1997 win over South Australia.

Leigh Matthews Trophy

on August 23, 2014

The Leigh Matthews Trophy is an annual award given by the AFL Players Association to the Most Valuable Player in the Australian Football League.

Dane Swan and Leigh Matthews at the 2011 AFLPA awards night.

ANZAC Day Medal

on August 23, 2014

The ANZAC Day Medal is awarded to the best-on-ground player in the ANZAC Day match.

Chris Tarrant accepts the ANZAC Day Medal after kicking five goals in the 2001 loss.

Goal of the Year

on August 22, 2014

The Goal of the Year has been awarded since 2001.

Leon Davis celebrates a goal.

Mark of the Year

on August 22, 2014

Collingwood has featured several high fliers who have claimed the award.

Andrew Krakouer flies for a mark in the round nine match against Adelaide in 2011.

Jock McHale Medal

on August 22, 2014

The Jock McHale Medal is presented to the premiership coach each season.

Norm Smith Medal

on August 22, 2014

The Norm Smith Medal is the award given in the AFL Grand Final to the player adjudged by an independent panel of experts to have been the best player in the match.

Nathan Buckley takes off the Norm Smith Medal after the 2002 Grand Final loss to Brisbane.

Coleman Medal

on August 22, 2014

The Coleman Medal is awarded yearly by the AFL to the player who kicks the most goals in home and away season.

Dick Lee led the league in total goals kicked on eight occasions.

Brownlow Medal

on August 22, 2014

Collingwood has featured nine Brownlow Medallists including Syd Coventry in 1927, the first Magpie to win the prestigious award.

Dane Swan proudly displays his Brownlow Medal, won in 2011.

The Presidents: Kevin Rose

on August 22, 2014

Kevin Rose was the President of Collingwood between 1996 to 1998.

Kevin Rose

The Presidents: Allan McAlister

on August 22, 2014

Allan McAlister was the President of the club from 1986 to 1995.

Allan McAlister looks on during the 1995 round 7 contest between Collingwood and Sydney.

The Presidents: Ranald Macdonald

on August 22, 2014

Ranald Macdonald was the president of the club between 1982 to 1986.

Ranald Macdonald

The Presidents: John Hickey

on August 22, 2014

John Hickey served as President between 1977 to 1981.

John Hickey

The Presidents: Ern Clarke

on August 22, 2014

Ern Clarke served as President between 1975 - 1976.

Ern Clarke

The Presidents: Tom Sherrin

on August 22, 2014

Tom Sherrin served as President between 1963 - 1974.

Tom Sherrin

The Presidents: Syd Coventry

on August 22, 2014

Syd Coventry served as President from 1950 to 1962.

Syd Coventry
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