Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed the Magpies, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club was established in 1892 and has since become one of the most popular and successful clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL).
History[edit | edit source]
The Collingwood Football Club was formed in 1892 and joined the Victorian Football Association (VFA) before becoming a founding member of the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897. The club quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the league, winning its first premiership in 1902.
Premierships[edit | edit source]
Collingwood has won a total of 15 VFL/AFL premierships, with their most recent victory coming in 2010. The club's premiership years are:
- 1902
- 1903
- 1910
- 1917
- 1919
- 1927
- 1928
- 1929
- 1930
- 1935
- 1936
- 1953
- 1958
- 1990
- 2010
Home Ground[edit | edit source]
The club's home ground is the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which is one of the largest stadiums in the world. The MCG has a seating capacity of over 100,000 and is also the venue for the AFL Grand Final.
Rivalries[edit | edit source]
Collingwood has several fierce rivalries, most notably with the Carlton Football Club, Essendon Football Club, and Richmond Football Club. These rivalries are some of the most intense in Australian sport and often draw large crowds.
Club Symbols[edit | edit source]
The club's colors are black and white, and its emblem is the magpie. The team song, "Good Old Collingwood Forever," is one of the most famous in the AFL.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable players in the club's history include:
Current Squad[edit | edit source]
The current squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent. The team is coached by Craig McRae.
Administration[edit | edit source]
The club is governed by a board of directors and has a strong membership base. The current president is Jeff Browne.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Australian Football League
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Carlton Football Club
- Essendon Football Club
- Richmond Football Club
- Nathan Buckley
- Scott Pendlebury
Categories[edit | edit source]
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