Recently my brother Jacob and myself attended the school holiday program, it was the highlight of my life. Fun activities with other magpies fan and even got to meet a huge number of players which signed my personalised football. I even got to meet my favourite player, Jamie Elliott and he was incredible with every fan just like the rest of his teammates. I feel like the Collingwood Football Club is one true family and super supportive of all those around them.

I'd always been a Pies person, but the 2023 Grand Final really showed me how special the Magpie Army is. That was so amazing to be a part of!

My brother and I grew up avid Pies supporters from early childhood, thanks to our Dad's adoring love of the Collingwood Football Club. Some of my earliest memories are of us sitting on the steel benches at Vic Park (90s). The three of us joined as members about a decade ago and continued our shared love of the Club as proud members of the Magpie Army. In 2020, we suddenly lost our darling Dad and heartbreakingly had to learn how to navigate life without him. At first, going to the games without the man responsible for our love of the club left a feeling of an impossible void. Nowadays, however, it just brings me comfort. Being amongst the Black & White makes me feel more tethered to my Dad than any other time. He lives on through every cheer, every chant and most definitely through every "Good Old Collingwood Forever". Thank you for giving us that, Magpie Army.