Pies on VCR

My mum was a die hard fan and member of the club for over 20 years. She lived and supported through the painful years in the 70s/80s and believed that she was personally responsible for the Grand Final losses and a curse to the club, so she would tape the games on VCR and watch them later. I wasn't alive to see 1990 but I was alive and watching the 2010 AFL GF replay and my most vivid memory was telling my mum that she could come in and watch because the Pies were up by over 40 with only a few minutes to go. With a lot of hesitation and swearing, she came into the room and began to bawl her eyes out with happiness that they had done it. It is one of the great memories I have with my mum who passed away in 2014.

Leigh C

Digital Insider Member since 2024

Smuggled into Vic Park

My first memories were of being smuggled into the members stand at Victoria Park by my grandmother under her shoe length coat between her and Ruth her girlfriend and then sitting squashed between both in the stand. They had reserved seats and I think knew the gate keeper. Watched many a game in that manner.

Michael C

Global Insider Member since 2026

Resilience and passion

I was too young to appreciate the 1958 premiership. 1964, 1966 and 1970 were heartbreaking. I was at the 1977 replay, 1979, 1980 and 1981 and still no joy. I couldn't get a ticket for 1990. Then there was 2010. My son and I were front row on the 50 metre line for the replay. Just absolute delight and relief. I'll never forget high fives with players and walking out of the 'G on cloud nine. Out of heartbreak and despair comes resilience and passion. That's what defines us Pies supporters and makes us so passionate and loyal.

Tony T

Magpie Insider Member since 1998

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