At age 7 my father took me to my first VFL game in 1960 against Melbourne at Victoria Park. I had to stand on a greengrocer's box to be able to see the action from the Yarra Falls end. Murray Weideman was captain and the Pies prevailed over the Demons and so began a lifelong love affair with the Pies. I'm now 73 and am proud to say my two sons and grandchildren have followed the family tradition.

My favourite moment in 43 years of being a Collingwood supporter would have to be the 2023 Grand Final win where I spent that special day side by side with my 80 year old dad. We were almost in the same seats back in 2018 where we cried together but this time we share tears of joy. To be able to spend that special moment together will go down as my favourite sporting moment ever. Collingwood Football Club built so many beautiful memories that will live with my family for generations to come.

My brother Chris and I have been proud Collingwood members for over 25 years and after all those seasons, this is still the greatest home and away game we've ever experienced together. Watching another incredible comeback, then seeing Jamie Elliott kick the match winner to beat Carlton by just one point was unforgettable. To secure a top four finish while knocking our biggest rivals out of finals made it even sweeter. The atmosphere at the MCG was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Complete strangers were hugging, screaming and celebrating together. Sharing that moment with my brother, after more than two decades of following the Pies side by side, is a memory we'll never forget. It perfectly sums up what being part of the Magpie Army is all about.