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The Britannia Football Club in 1891.
Britannia Football Club

Britannia is considered to be something of a precursor to the Collingwood Football Club, for it was

The incident that led to Gordon Coventry's suspension, as Richmond players come in to remonstrate (Reference The Official Collingwood Illustrated Encyclopedia by Michael Roberts and Glenn McFarlane).
Coventry Suspended

Considered one of the fairest players n the game, Gordon Coventry was reported of retaliation

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The coaches: Mick Erwin

By: Glenn McFarlane Coach: 1982 (part) Games coached: 12 Mick Erwin received an early present the

Murray Weideman the coach.
The coaches: Murray Weideman

By: Glenn McFarlane Coach: 1975-76 Games coached: 45 FOOTBALL is so often about timing, and

Neil Mann the coach.
The coaches: Neil Mann

Coach: 1972-74 Games coached: 72 For a long time, it looked as if Neil Mann's coaching career

The suburb of Collingwood, from the Town Hall Tower - date unknown.
Feb 12, 1892: Oh what a night!

By Michael Roberts Collingwood has known some big nights throughout its history, but few have

Lou Richards farewells fans.
Lou Richards retires

Lou Richards decided to retire before the end of the 1955 season.  His farewell, against Fitzroy,

Bryan Keith Strauchan
Strauchanie

Bryan Keith Strauchan was born in Horsham, Victoria to Roy and Soy Bean Strauchan in 1983. He was

Shane O'Bree showcases Collingwood's pre-season jumper circa 2001-2004 in the third round of the 2001 Ansett Cup against North Melbourne at Colonial Stadium.
Pre-Season/ Night Series history

The pre-season competition has been in a state of flux ever since its introduction in 1956, when it

Darren Millane in the rooms after a match in 1991.
Darren Millane's death

On October 7, 1991, tragedy descended upon the Collingwood Football Club when premiership hero

Ranald Macdonald promotes 'The New Magpies' in 1982.
The New Magpies

In 1982, media identity Ranald Macdonald pushed forward the campaign of 'the New Magpies', a group

The collingwoodfc.com.au in 2000.
Welcome to the Magpies on the Internet

The Collingwood Football Club launched its first website in 1995, alerting members via an article