Magpie Insider

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.

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.

Always been a Pies fan but you genuinely can't beat watching the footy with your friends (only if they are also Pies supporters) xxx