Telegram from Tom Hafey

During my time in the Navy I served in Vietnam on two occasions and I keenly kept an eye on things back home. Navy life had me move all around Australia, it was in 1979/1980 that I was stationed in a very remote part of North Western Australia and I was coaching a local team in town. We were about to play in the Grand Final and unbeknownst to me the supporters had contacted Collingwood and explained I was Collingwood supporter and would Tom Hafey have any tips for me as coach. To my surprise I received a telegram from Tom wishing me all the best. We won the Grand Final it was amazing as team had never won before. I still have the Telegram today. I now have a 5yr old grandson who is Collingwood mad and is in his first year of Auskick here in Perth. In my eyes he is a champion as he tells everyone Collingwood is the best forget the rest.

Andrew S

Flexi-4 Member since 2025

Pies x paws

Gerry just loves when we have people over to watch the Pies play. She always gets around our goal celebrations, too!

Gerry

Magpie Insider Member since 2024

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Collingwood has an extraordinary ability to bring together people from every walk of life. Age, occupation, background and circumstance disappear the moment we pull on the black and white. Complete strangers become lifelong friends, united by a shared passion and unwavering belief. Collingwood has given me more than exciting wins and unforgettable moments: it has given me belonging. It has connected generations of my family, created friendships, and provided a place where everyone is welcome as long as they share the same passion.

Sharon C

AFL Club Support Member since 1997

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