David Harding
Gippy
Kristy lee
Cain LynchSeptember by no means a cakewalk for Pies
July 7th 2010 06:08
For years now people have been looking at Collingwood’s premiership record and their famous 'Collywobbles'. Consequently, scores have often asked, is it really a cakewalk for the good old Collingwood? Let's start by taking a walk down memory lane.
Collingwood's first Grand Final appearance was in 1901, the year that saw a final series introduced. They met the Bombers after finishing second on the VFL ladder but went down 2.4 (16) to Essendon’s 6.7 (43). The following year revenge was gained with Collingwood claiming their first Premiership by defeating Essendon by 33 points.
The Magpies would then make it back to back flags by kicking 4.7 (31) to defeat Fitzroy 3.11 (29) in 1903 and again made the Grand Final in 1905, but this time it was the Lions turn to take revenge.
By 1906, the Pies had played in 4 Grand Finals for 2 Premierships. It was then that the famous Collingwood club song, Good Old Collingwood Forever was written by Tom Nelson – a young Collingwood player – and became the first club song in VFL history.
Fast forward to now and Collingwood’s last Premiership came in 1990, which came 32 years after their last. Most recently, they played in the 2002 and 2003 Grand Finals losing both times to the mighty Brisbane Lions teams. Those famous words that were spoken in the past of the “Collywobbles” resurfaced and the pain was for all to see.
2010 looms as one season the Magpies look to have their best shot at breaking the present 19 year drought. Collingwood brought in experienced ruckman Darren Jolly who has tasted premiership success with the Swans, and best on ground in last years Grand final Luke Ball.
Collingwood's biggest foe right now appears to be accuracy at goal as the Pies showed they can hang with the big boys of the AFL Geelong and St. Kilda this year, but managed to boot the game away and allow both the Cats and Saints to take the points.
The Pies face them both again on the run home to the finals, and will no doubt see them again in September. I remember back to 1990 when Collingwood struggled against Essendon during the Home & Away season and were even even blown away by the Hawks. However, during the Finals the Magpies stood up. The question is, can they kick enough goals this year to win?
Time will no doubt tell with the Magpies, premiership 15 is just around the corner, but it won't be a cakewalk for the good old Collingwood.
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